# Chukyo Kinen G3 horse race preparations

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/chukyo-kinen-g3-horse-race-preparations
> Updated: 2026-08-14T02:30:00.000Z. Sources: 3. Developments: 2.

Preparations for the 74th Chukyo Kinen (G3) race at Chukyo Racecourse have progressed with the finalization of field and post positions. The race, part of the Summer Mile Series, features a full field of 16 horses.

Satono Shining is a primary contender, returning from a ten-month hiatus to attempt the 1600m mile distance for the first time. Other notable participants include Lavande, Namura Cosmos, Lily Joy, and Phantom Thief, who is also returning from a long hiatus. Historical trends for the event suggest a tendency for upsets and specific performance patterns regarding horse classes and bloodlines.

## Timeline

### 2026-08-14: Chukyo Kinen G3 race features Satono Shining and three-year-old fillies

The Chukyo Kinen G3 horse race features a 16-horse field, with Satono Shining and three-year-old fillies among the key contenders in this potentially unpredictable mile event.

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/chukyo-kinen-g3-race-features-satono-shining-and-three-year-old-fillies

### 2026-08-12: Chukyo Kinen post positions set for Satono Shining and Lavande

Post positions for the 74th Chukyo Kinen (G3) are set, featuring Satono Shining in gate 12 and Lavande in gate 3 as they prepare for the 1600m race at Chukyo Racecourse.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/chukyo-kinen-post-positions-set-for-satono-shining-and-lavande

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