Tokai Derby
# Tokai Derby

The Tokai Derby (in Japanese: 名古屋優駿), is a race for three-year-olds from the Tokai region in the Aichi Prefectural Horse Racing Association.

## Race details

The race was established in 1971. It was known as the "Tokai Yugo" and had multiple name changes before becoming the "Tokai Derby".

The race was originally 1,800 meters long and briefly ran on turf.

## Winners since 2014

| Year | Winner | Jockey | Trainer | Time |
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| 2014 | Cage Kinkan | Masayoshi Aoyagi | Masaya Suzuki | 2:03.8 |
| 2015 | Bazooka | Takahiro Imai | Yoshi Kawanisho | 2:04.3 |
| 2016 | Katsugeki Kitokito | Masaaki Ohata | Takeo Nishimi | 2:06.8 |
| 2017 | Dreams Line | Masaaki Ohata | Yoshi Kawanisho | 2:07.5 |
| 2018 | Vip Raising | Mikio Fujiwara | Hiroshi Kanno | 2:05.9 |

## Past winners

Past winners include:

| 1971: Shinano Hoster 1972: Shinano Ruler 1973: One Eight 1974: Sun China 1975: Tokino Kinzan 1976: Keiunzan 1977: Brave Boy 1978: Ishino Sammy 1979: Ryu Walk 1980: Izumi Dapper 1981: Ryu Meiji 1982: Gold Ret 1983: Ryu French 1984: Ryu Zuisho 1985: Fujino Jiyotsu King 1986: Minami Madonna 1987: Wise Rullah | 1988: Fujino Northern 1989: San Rinaru 1990: S.M.Great 1991: Max Brain 1992: Tomishino Porunga 1993: Sabrina Cherry 1994: Life Asahi 1995: Loui Boss Gold 1996: Cheers Silence 1997: Shimpu Raiden 1998: Wing Arrow | 1999: Taiki Herakles 2000: Agnes Digital 2001: Narita On the Turf 2002: Homan Cute 2003: Big Wolf 2004: Takara Adjudi 2005: Centrair Riki 2006: Horai Missile 2007: Maruyo Phoenix 2008: Hishi Worthy | 2009: Dynamite Body 2010: Helene 2011: Amuro 2012: Meiner Segment 2013: Water Pride |
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