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The racecource in Ueno Park

The horse race track was built at Ueno Park in 1884 by filling in the area surrounding Shinobazu Pond. The left side of the fence next to the cherry trees is a one mile stretch. Horse racing was conducted not for gambling but for sheer entertainment. It is said that the Emperor's Cup started at this race track. The torii gate visible in the centre is part of Toshogu Shrine.==Date:unknown, Place:Tokyo, Photo:unknown, (Credit:Nagasaki University Library/Kyodo News Images) [Cabinet Number53‐51‐0]

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Favorite Satono Diamond eases to Kikka-sho

Jockey Christophe Lemaire celebrates after winning the Kikka-sho, the last race of the Japanese triple crown, atop pre-race favorite Satono Diamond at Kyoto Racecource in Kyoto on Oct. 23, 2016. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Favorite Satono Diamond eases to Kikka-sho

Favorite Satono Diamond ridden by Christophe Lemaire crosses the finish line to win the Kikka-sho, the last race of the Japanese triple crown, at Kyoto Racecource in Kyoto on Oct. 23, 2016. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo