Kikka Sho is a prestigious horse racing event held annually in Japan. It is part of the Japan Racing Association and is specifically for three-year-old thoroughbred horses. The race takes place at the Tokyo Racecourse and is one of the key races in the Japanese horse racing calendar, often attracting top contenders. The Kikka Sho is also known as the "Japanese St. Leger" and is the final leg of the Japanese Triple Crown. It covers a distance of 3,000 meters, making it the longest of the Triple Crown races. Winning this event is a significant achievement for both horses and their trainers.