Rose Stakes (original) (raw)

The Rose Stakes (Japanese ローズステークス) is a Japanese Grade 2 flat horse race in Hyōgo Prefecture for three-year-old Thoroughbred fillies. It is run over a distance of 1800 metres at Hanshin Racecourse in September, having been run over 2000 metres until 2006. The Rose Stakes was first run in 1983 and was elevated to Grade 2 status in 1984. It serves as a trial race for the Shuka Sho. Winners of the race have included Daiwa Scarlet, Gentildonna and Sinhalite.