The is a Grade 1 flat horse race in Japan.
The February Stakes is a Grade 1 flat race run over a distance of 1,600 metres (approximately 8 furlongs) at Tokyo Racecourse in late February.
Originally inaugurated in 1984 as the February Handicap, it began as a Domestic Grade 3 race. Its status steadily rose over the years: it was promoted to Domestic Grade 2 in 1994, the same year it was renamed the February Stakes. In 1995, the race was opened to horses registered with JapanâÂÂs National Association of Racing (NAR), broadening the competitive field. It was further elevated to Domestic Grade 1 in 1997.
In 2007, the race achieved international Grade 1 status and was opened to horses trained outside Japan, significantly enhancing its global profile.
Today, alongside the Champions Cup, the February Stakes is one of only two Grade 1 dirt races organized by the Japan Racing Association (JRA).
In February 2025, Australian jockey Rachel King made history by becoming the first female rider to win a flat Grade 1 race in Japan.
Speed record:
Most wins by a horse (3):
Most wins by a jockey (5):
Most wins by a trainer (3):
Most wins by an owner (4):