Prelude to the Throne! Traditional "Ooi Kinen (SⅠ)" to be held on May 20 (Wed)! Anna Tsuchiya, Hitomi Nakajima, and others to make their first appearance on TCK Official YouTube "Umakyun"!

Tokyo City Keiba (TCK) will hold the "Ooi Kinen (SⅠ)" during the 3rd Ooi Keiba event (May 18-22). This is an important race that serves as a trial for the "Teio Sho (JpnⅠ)," which determines the champion of dirt horse racing in the first half of the year. The TCK Official YouTube live program "Umakyun" will feature a variety of regular cast members and special guests who will provide predictions and enjoyable talks from the first race to the final race. In addition, numerous other events will be held, including a major race prediction talk stage, a Funabashi Carrot PR campaign, and a lottery where participants can win autographed goggles.

Prelude to the Teio Sho! "Ooi Kinen (SⅠ)" to be held!

The "Ooi Kinen (SⅠ)" will be held on Wednesday, May 20. This race, celebrating its 71st anniversary this year, is a historic major race established in 1950 to commemorate the opening of Ooi Racecourse. It will be held over the same 2,000m distance as the "Teio Sho (JpnⅠ)," the top dirt race for older horses in the first half of the year. Pay attention to the high-level competition as powerful horses from Southern Kanto gather!

*Race information here

Ooi Kinen (SⅠ): https://www.tokyocitykeiba.com/race/grade_race/2026-05-20/

TCK Official YouTube Live Program "Umakyun" will feature豪華 guests daily! Anna Tsuchiya, Hitomi Nakajima on May 20 (Wed), and Reo Kurosawa on May 21 (Thu) will make their first appearances!!

The TCK Official YouTube live program "Umakyun" will be delivered in a two-part format in 2026, with cast members appearing from the first race to the final race.

On Wednesday, May 20, artist Anna Tsuchiya will make her first appearance! Ms. Tsuchiya is active in various fields including artist, model, and actress, but will she be able to successfully predict high-dividend winners in horse racing!? Expectations are high!

On the same day, athlete Hitomi Nakajima will also make her first appearance. She competed in the women's 100m hurdles at the World Athletics Championships in 2025. Pay attention to Ms. Nakajima's predictions as she continues to compete in speed events both domestically and internationally!

On Thursday, May 21, shogi player Reo Kurosawa will make his first appearance. What kind of predictions will the brilliant mind, who can read dozens of moves ahead in the world of shogi, derive!? Expectations for accurate predictions are high!

In addition, on Friday, May 22, talent Haruhi Ryoga and M-Leaguer Takaharu Tai will appear! Please pay attention to "Umakyun," which will feature豪華 guests every day!

<TCK Official YouTube Live Program "Umakyun" 3rd Event Overview>

Date: Daily during the 3rd event

Time: [All days]

<Part 1> 14:00 - 17:20 <Part 2> 17:25 - 21:00

Streaming Channel: TCK Official YouTube Channel

(https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLraFfvfsLclXV0PSXOrANXi21EIAy8CEV)

Cast: As shown in the table below

*Details on viewer presents and application methods will be announced during the program.

*Cast members are subject to change without notice.

Major Race Prediction Talk Stage

On Wednesday, May 20, a talk stage will be held where cast members familiar with TCK will challenge predictions for the Ooi Kinen (SⅠ) and more. Please come to the Twinkle Stage on the day.

[Wednesday, May 20]

Time: ① Around 18:30 (after the 8th race is confirmed)

② Around 19:05 (after the 9th race is confirmed)

Location: Twinkle Stage

Content: Predictions for Ooi Kinen (SⅠ) and more

Cast: <MC> Rina Hirata (Talent), <Commentator> Masanori Kuboki (Nikkan Keiba Reporter)

*Cast members are subject to change without notice.

Funabashi Carrot PR Campaign

"Funabashi Carrots" are not only highly nutritious and sweet, but they are also characterized by being cultivated using horse manure from the stables of Ooi Racecourse.

During the 3rd event, to let more people know about Funabashi Carrots, the 9th race of Ooi Keiba on Tuesday, May 19, will be held as the Ichikawa City Agricultural Cooperative (JA Ichikawa) sponsored race "~Funabashi Carrot~ JA Ichikawa Sho." In addition, the first 300 visitors to Ooi Racecourse on that day will receive Funabashi Carrots as a gift. Furthermore, viewers of the TCK Official YouTube live program "Umakyun" and the Ooi Keiba broadcast program will have a chance to win Funabashi Carrot Curry as a viewer present.

On Tuesday, May 19, please pay attention to Funabashi Carrots!

[Visitor Present]

Time: From 17:25 ~ while supplies last

Location: Special booth in front of G-FRONT

Prize: Funabashi Carrots (up to 1 bag per person)

Quantity: First 300 people

*Contents are