Ohi Racecourse
Ohi Racecourse (大井競馬場, Ōi Keiba-jō), also known as Tokyo City Keiba (TCK), is located in Shinagawa, Tokyo, Japan. Built in 1950 for horse racing, on weekends it also hosts one of the largest Tokyo-area flea markets.
 Paddock at the Ohi Racecourse | |
| Location | Shinagawa, Tokyo, Japan |
|---|---|
| Owned by | Tokyo Keiba Inc. |
| Date opened | 1950 |
| Course type | Flat |
| Notable races | Tokyo Daishoten Teio Sho Japan Dirt Derby |
| Official website | |
The racecourse is located near Ōi Keibajō Mae Station on the Tokyo Monorail.
The Tokyo City Cup held annually at Santa Anita Park in Arcadia, California honors the partnership between the American racetrack and Ohi Racecourse. In recognition of their relationship, TCK holds "Santa Anita Week" each summer which features the one mile G3 "Santa Anita Trophy".
Notable races
- Tokyo Daishōten(International Grade 1)
- Tokyo Derby
- Teio Sho
- Tokyo Kinen
- Japan Dirt Derby
- Haneda Hai
- Tokyo Princess Sho
- Tokyo Nisai Yūshun Himba
- Kinpai
Former races
- Tokyo Okan Sho - Ended in 2001
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See also
References
- Tokyo City Racecourse website (Japanese language)
- Tokyo City Cup at Santa Anita Park official website
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