Tokyo City Keiba 2026 Business Plan: Japan's First Night Horse Racing 'Twinkle Race' Celebrates 40th Anniversary!

Tokyo City Keiba (TCK) announced its business plan for fiscal year 2026, with the season opening on Monday, April 13, featuring 98 days of racing and 27 graded races.

This year marks the 40th anniversary of the 'Twinkle Race,' Japan's first night horse racing event, which was first held on July 31, 1986. In appreciation for the over 39 million visitors to date, TCK will implement various initiatives, including online and on-site events. As part of this, from April 2026 to March 2027, for all graded races, when the standard payout is '100 yen back' (even money), an additional 10 yen will be added, resulting in a 110 yen payout, a program called 'TCK Plus 10'.

TCK will also enhance measures to deliver comfortable and attractive races to its customers.

The 3rd-floor reserved seating in the L-WING Stand, currently undergoing renovation, will be equipped with power outlets and will reopen in June as 'Wing Seats,' offering a comfortable experience even for solo visitors. Additionally, the illumination show held on Twinkle Race days will be renewed, allowing visitors to enjoy a new light show.

Regarding the race program, prize money and Triple Crown bonuses will be increased to further enhance the value and appeal of graded races, including the Dirt Triple Crown.

Leveraging the 40th anniversary of the Twinkle Race, TCK aims to evolve further and become a racecourse even more beloved by its customers. We appreciate your continued support.

**Tokyo City Keiba 2026 TOPICS**

**'Twinkle Race' 40th Anniversary Project**

The 'Twinkle Race,' which began as Japan's first night horse racing on July 31, 1986, has attracted over 39 million visitors to date. The 2026 fiscal year, marking its 40th anniversary, will feature various celebratory initiatives.

**'TCK Plus 10'**

As part of the Twinkle Race 40th-anniversary project, and in gratitude to customers, 'TCK Plus 10' will be implemented for all graded races. For graded races at Ooi Racecourse, in all betting methods (excluding SPAT4LOTO), when the standard payout is even money (100 yen), an additional 10 yen will be added for a 110 yen payout.

Eligible races: All graded races from April 2026 to March 2027 Eligible bet types: All types (win, place, etc.)