Diolite Kinen
Domestic Grade II (JpnII) race
Diolite(1927-1951)
LocationFunabashi Racecourse
Inaugurated1956
Race typeThoroughbred - Flat racing
Race information
Distance2,400 meters (1.5 mi)
SurfaceDirt
TrackLeft-handed
QualificationFour-year-olds and above
Weight57 kg (4yo+)
Allowances
2 kg for fillies and mares
Purse1st: ¥32,000,000

The Diolite Kinen (in Japanese: ダイオライト記念), is a Domestic Grade 2 horse race for four-year-olds at Funabashi Racecourse.

Race details

The first edition of the race took place on March 15, 1956.[1]

The race has been held in March since its inception.[1]

The race is named after the racehorse, Diolite.

Winners since 2015

Winners since 2015 include:[1]

Year
 Winner
 Jockey
 Trainer
 Time
2015ChrysoliteYutaka TakeHidetaka Otonashi2:33.6
2016ChrysoliteYutaka TakeHidetaka Otonashi2:36.4
2017Chrysolite[2]Yutaka TakeHidetaka Otonashi2:37.8
2018K T Brave[3]Yuichi FukunagaHaruki Sugiyama2:34.8
2019Chuwa Wizard[4]Yuga KawadaRyuji Okubo2:37.3
2020Another TruthChristophe LemaireNoboru Takagi2:36.6
2021Danon PharaohYuga KawadaYoshito Yahagi2:34.5
2022Nova LendaTaito MoriKatsuyoshi Ushida2:37.2

Past winners

Past winners include:[1][5]

  • 1956: Frisco Dow
  • 1957: Cosmo Light
  • 1958: Vaiola
  • 1959: Shear
  • 1960: Opal O
  • 1961: Daisan Kotobuki
  • 1962: Daini Kotobuki
  • 1963: Seoul Utopia
  • 1964: Gayling
  • 1965: Daisy Masaru[6]
  • 1966: Hide Midori[7]
  • 1967: Hidemidori
  • 1968: Shinto
  • 1969: Takedembo
  • 1970: Apo Speed [8]
  • 1971: Owners Ratsk
  • 1972: San Hiko
  • 1973: Maruichi King
  • 1974: Daini Katsuharu
  • 1975: Maruichi Daio
  • 1976: Hideno Arashi
  • 1977: Hoyu Hidaka
  • 1978: Edo Noboru
  • 1979: Edo Noboru
  • 1980: Katsu R[9]
  • 1981: Hokkai Satsuken
  • 1982: Hokkai Satsuken
  • 1983: Kuri Dancers
  • 1984: Humour Ace
  • 1985: Rocky Tiger
  • 1986: Island Telios
  • 1987: Island Hunter
  • 1988: Kurino Sandford
  • 1989: High Ace Boy
  • 1990: Fujino Dancer
  • 1991: Nihon Bellezza
  • 1992: Hase Katsu Top
  • 1993: Mogami Kikka
  • 1994: Hase Katsu Top
  • 1995: Aqua Raiden
  • 1996: Hokuto Vega
  • 1997: Duke Grand Prix
  • 1998: Abukuma Poro
  • 1999: Abukuma Poro
  • 2000: My Turn
  • 2001: Regent Bluff
  • 2002: Intelli Power
  • 2003: Kanetsu Fleuve
  • 2004: Mitsuaki Turbine
  • 2005: Personal Rush
  • 2006: Vermilion
  • 2007: Kikuno Arrow
  • 2008: Furioso
  • 2009: Furioso
  • 2010: Fusaichi Seven
  • 2011: Smart Falcon
  • 2012: Renforcer
  • 2013: Osumi Ichiban
  • 2014: Nihonpiro Ours

See also

References

  1. 1 2 3 4 "Diorite Memorial Race Winning Horse Distance 2,400m". Retrieved 11 August 2019.
  2. ↑ "Chrysolite". JBIS. Retrieved 11 August 2019.
  3. ↑ "K T Brave". JBIS. Retrieved 11 August 2019.
  4. ↑ "Chuwa Wizard". JBIS. Retrieved 11 August 2019.
  5. ↑ "Diolite Memorial". Ahonoora. Retrieved 11 August 2019.
  6. ↑ "Daisy Masaru". JBIS. Retrieved 11 August 2019.
  7. ↑ "Hide Midori". JBIS. Retrieved 11 August 2019.
  8. ↑ "Apo Speed". Ahonoora. Retrieved 11 August 2019.
  9. ↑ "Katsu R". Ahonoora. Retrieved 11 August 2019.
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