Fukushima Race Course
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| Location |
9-23, Matsunami-chō Fukushima, Fukushima, Japan |
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| Coordinates | 37°45′52.4″N 140°28′57.1″E / 37.764556°N 140.482528°ECoordinates: 37°45′52.4″N 140°28′57.1″E / 37.764556°N 140.482528°E |
| Owned by | Japan Racing Association |
| Date opened | 1918 |
| Race type | Thoroughbred - Flat racing |
| Course type | Grass, Dirt |
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Fukushima Race Course as seen from Japan National Route 4
Racers jumping over hurdle #1
Fukushima Race Course (福島競馬場 Fukushima keibajō) is a horse racing course located in Fukushima, Fukushima. It was built in 1918.
Courses
Fukushima Race Course has both a turf and a dirt course.
The turf course measures 1600m. Races can be run on the "A Course" rail setting (on the hedge), the "B Course" setting (rail out 2 meters), or the "C Course" setting (rail out 4 meters).
The dirt course measures 1444.6 meters.
Notable races
| Month | Race | Distance | Age/Sex |
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| Grade III | |||
| Apr. | Fukushima Himba Stakes (Victria Mile Trial) | Turf 1800m | 4yo + f |
| Jul. | Radio NIKKEI Sho (Handicap) | Turf 1800m | 3yo |
| Jul. | Tanabata Sho (Handicap) | Turf 2000m | 3yo + |
| Nov. | Fukushima Kinen (Handicap) | Turf 200m | 3yo + |
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