Hanshin Cup
| International Grade 2 race | |
| Location | Hanshin Racecourse, Takarazuka, Hyogo, Japan |
|---|---|
| Inaugurated | 2006 |
| Race type | Thoroughbred Flat racing |
| Website | japanracing.jp/ |
| Race information | |
| Distance | 1400 meters |
| Surface | Turf |
| Track | Right-handed (inner course) |
| Qualification | 3-y-o & Up, Thoroughbreds |
| Weight | 3-y-o 56 kg \ 4-y-o & up 57kg |
| Purse | ¥134,000,000 (as of 2011) |
The Hanshin Cup (阪神カップ? Hanshin Kappu) is a Grade 2 race in Japan. It is held at Hanshin Racecourse in Takarazuka, Hyogo.
The race was first run in 2006 and is run over 1,400 metres (about 7 furlongs) on the inner turf course. It was upgraded to international status in 2009.
Due to the race calendar's arrangement, it is the final graded race organized by JRA in 2012 and 2013 season, which held even after Arima Kinen (which usually being the final graded race in the year).
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