Racing at Tokyo Racecourse will stage a comprehensive 12-race programme on Saturday, 31st January 2026, with the Tokyo Race Cards 31 January outlining a balanced card featuring juvenile contests, established older-horse races, and two listed stakes events. The meeting will span distances from 1400 metres to 2100 metres and will offer competitive prize money across all categories.
The fixture will cater to three-year-olds and senior runners alike, with several races expected to provide early-season indicators for horses progressing through their respective classes.
The card will open at 10:05 with RACE 1, a 1400-metre contest for three-year-olds, offering ¥11,280,000 in prize money. Nishino Geppaku will be set to line up alongside Makaizo, Dolmabahce, and Ginkei. RACE 2, over 2100 metres at 10:35 for four-year-olds and up, will carry a purse of ¥15,620,000, with Alistair, Vera Guerriero, Disraeli, and Lord Inferno expected to compete.
RACE 3 at 11:05, a 1600-metre event for three-year-olds, will offer ¥11,280,000 in prize money, with Alacran, Taiki Blitzen, Xerographica, and Native Pride among the expected runners. This will be followed by RACE 4 at 11:35, a 1400-metre race for three-year-olds, offering ¥12,330,000. Atomic Breath, My Lovers, Ige Maja, and Mitsukane Luna will contest the prize.
The programme will continue at 12:25 with RACE 5, an 1800-metre contest for three-year-olds carrying Â¥12,330,000. A Bientot, Privy Mark, Ritz Party, and Suave Mars will be among the expected starters. RACE 6 at 13:00, over 1600 metres for three-year-olds, will offer Â¥11,280,000. Richly Echo, Trans Mare, Mont Saint d’Or, and Takka Van Ban are expected to take part.
At 13:30, RACE 7, a 1600-metre race for three-year-olds, will offer ¥15,620,000. Don Erectus, Romeo, Game Calendar, and Show Rebirth will headline the field.
The latter half of the card will begin with RACE 8 at 14:00, a 1400-metre contest for four-year-olds and up, offering ¥22,690,000 in prize money. Monaco Bull, Navy Star, Central Valley, and Furaha are expected to line up.
The Hakurei Stakes, scheduled as RACE 9 at 14:30, will be run over 1600 metres for four-year-olds and up, offering ¥36,060,000. Vivant, Rossiniana, Argo Navis, and Taigen will form a strong quartet in this listed event.
RACE 10, the Crocus Stakes (Listed) at 15:05 over 1400 metres for three-year-olds, will carry ¥40,460,000. Happy Angel, Hornero, Rouge Dahlia, and Tommy Barows are expected to contest the race.
The Shirafuji Stakes (Listed) will be staged as RACE 11 at 15:45 over 2000 metres for four-year-olds and up, offering the day’s highest prize money of ¥53,300,000. Willem, Readiness, Simhanada, and Danon Cima will take part in this prominent event.
The meeting will conclude at 16:25 with RACE 12, an 1800-metre race for four-year-olds and up, carrying ¥15,620,000. Swallow City, Taisei Princesse, Ceylon Gems, and Peace Hiro Faith will contest the final race.
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