Two Consecutive Nights of Graded Stakes Races to Kick Off TCK's 2026 Season! The "Tokyo Sprint (JpnIII)" and "Brilliant Cup (SIII)" to be Held!
Tokyo City Keiba (TCK) has announced its opening week events for the 2026 season. To enhance fan engagement, it will hold two consecutive nights of graded stakes races, the "Tokyo Sprint" and "Brilliant Cup," on April 15th and 16th.
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- 📰 Published: April 9, 2026 at 03:00
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Tokyo City Keiba (TCK) will hold two consecutive nights of graded stakes races, the "Tokyo Sprint (JpnIII)" and the "Brilliant Cup (SIII)," during the first Ohi Racecourse meet of the 2026 season (April 13-17). Additionally, the official TCK YouTube live show "Umakyun" will be powered up with new regulars, comedian Red Yoshida of TIM and artist SEAMO.
Other various events will be held to mark the opening week of the 2026 season, such as the opening of a new store at G-FRONT and a renewed final race prediction campaign. Please pay attention to the exciting opening week that can be enjoyed both online and at the racetrack.
## Two Consecutive Nights of Graded Stakes: "Tokyo Sprint (JpnIII)" & "Brilliant Cup (SIII)"!
On Wednesday, April 15th, the 1,200m dirt grade race "Tokyo Sprint (JpnIII)" will be held. This electrifying 6-furlong race, which rivals the autumn's Tokyo Hai (JpnII), will feature speedsters from all over the country competing fiercely for the title of spring sprint king. On Thursday, April 16th, the "Brilliant Cup (SIII)," an important step race towards the Ohi Kinen (SI), will be held. This is a clash of elite horses on the middle-distance route in the South Kanto region. "A year's plan starts from the first meet!" Pay attention to the two consecutive nights of graded stakes that mark the start of TCK's 2026 season.
## TCK's Official YouTube Live Show "Umakyun" Delivered Daily in Two Parts for 2026! Former Japan National Soccer Team Player Kosuke Ota on 4/15 (Wed), Baseball's Seiichi Uchikawa on 4/16 (Thu)!
TCK's official YouTube live show "Umakyun" will continue to be delivered in a two-part format in 2026, with performers appearing from the first to the final race.
On Wednesday, April 15th, former Japan national soccer team player Kosuke Ota will appear. During his active career, Ota ran the pitch as a fullback requiring great stamina, but can he identify the winning horse running on the dirt course? His predictions are a must-see!
On Thursday, April 16th, baseball figure Seiichi Uchikawa will appear. Uchikawa achieved 2,000 hits in his career and was also active in the WBC. At the plate, he skillfully manipulated the bat to produce a mass of hits. Will his predictions be as skillful as his legendary batting?
Other various events will be held to mark the opening week of the 2026 season, such as the opening of a new store at G-FRONT and a renewed final race prediction campaign. Please pay attention to the exciting opening week that can be enjoyed both online and at the racetrack.
## Two Consecutive Nights of Graded Stakes: "Tokyo Sprint (JpnIII)" & "Brilliant Cup (SIII)"!
On Wednesday, April 15th, the 1,200m dirt grade race "Tokyo Sprint (JpnIII)" will be held. This electrifying 6-furlong race, which rivals the autumn's Tokyo Hai (JpnII), will feature speedsters from all over the country competing fiercely for the title of spring sprint king. On Thursday, April 16th, the "Brilliant Cup (SIII)," an important step race towards the Ohi Kinen (SI), will be held. This is a clash of elite horses on the middle-distance route in the South Kanto region. "A year's plan starts from the first meet!" Pay attention to the two consecutive nights of graded stakes that mark the start of TCK's 2026 season.
## TCK's Official YouTube Live Show "Umakyun" Delivered Daily in Two Parts for 2026! Former Japan National Soccer Team Player Kosuke Ota on 4/15 (Wed), Baseball's Seiichi Uchikawa on 4/16 (Thu)!
TCK's official YouTube live show "Umakyun" will continue to be delivered in a two-part format in 2026, with performers appearing from the first to the final race.
On Wednesday, April 15th, former Japan national soccer team player Kosuke Ota will appear. During his active career, Ota ran the pitch as a fullback requiring great stamina, but can he identify the winning horse running on the dirt course? His predictions are a must-see!
On Thursday, April 16th, baseball figure Seiichi Uchikawa will appear. Uchikawa achieved 2,000 hits in his career and was also active in the WBC. At the plate, he skillfully manipulated the bat to produce a mass of hits. Will his predictions be as skillful as his legendary batting?