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The grandstand at Niigata Racecourse

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RACECOURSE · Hokuriku — Niigata

Niigata

新潟競馬場

Opened 10 July 1965 (current site)Left-handed (formerly right-handed)

On its current site since 1965 — a course that changed from right-handed to left-handed.

Niigata Racecourse, May 2026 — Photo: くろふね / CC BY 4.0

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Overview

Address
Sasayama, Kita-ku, Niigata
Region
Hokuriku — Niigata
Opened
10 July 1965 (current site)
Direction
Left-handed (formerly right-handed)
Operator
Japan Racing Association (JRA)

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History

  • Almond Eye and Equinox both made their debuts in newcomer races here.

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Gallery

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Location

Sasayama, Kita-ku, Niigata

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SOURCES & REFERENCES

Sources & References

  1. 01
    新潟競馬場 — Wikipedia（日本語版）

    Wikipedia · Reference · Accessed 2026-09-26

  2. 02
    Niigata Racecourse — Wikipedia (English)

    Wikipedia · Reference · Accessed 2026-09-26

IMAGE CREDITS

Image credits

Each photograph was checked on its individual Wikimedia Commons file page for author and licence.