I paid 100 yen for the entrance fee and entered. There were a lot of people at the Moiwa Terrace. There was a food truck there. But it was too hot to stay outside. I will take a break at the food court. It's nice and cool here. Shall we have some snacks and drinks? I'll have a katsu curry stick, a pork cutlet skewer, and a draft beer. The draft beer was either Black Label or Ebisu. They were the same price, but I chose Black Label. It says Tonkatsu Tamafuji. The filling of the katsu curry stick is curry and thinly sliced meat. The pork cutlet skewer had thick and tender meat. Both were delicious. There is a free shuttle bus running from Kuwanon Station. It's within walking distance, but the bus was cool and comfortable.

Today is Saturday. I decided to go walking at the Sapporo Racecourse. I took the JR from Otaru to Kuwazon, then took a bus to the Sapporo Racecourse. Let's have breakfast here. I love the gambling meal, of course, starting with a glass of draft beer. I woke up to the deliciousness of morning beer. Let's have pork cutlet curry stick as a side dish. It's made by pounding thin slices of pork fillet, putting rice and curry on top, rolling it up, and coating it. It's from the tonkatsu specialty shop "Tamafuji" in Sapporo Station Building "Sapporo Esta". It's great that it has the appropriate "cutlet" for the racecourse. It has a good amount of curry inside. The beer goes down smoothly, with a good amount of salt. It was delicious. Well, the races are about to start. Let's watch while enjoying the portable pork cutlet curry. Thank you for the meal. "Matsumoto Shoten" Sapporo, Hokkaido, Chuo-ku, Kita 16-jo Nishi 16-1-1 JRA Sapporo Racecourse 1F Closed on Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, Fridays.

Traveling in Hokkaido. Enjoyed betting on horse races at Sapporo Racecourse, and after a few races, it was past noon and time for a little pick-me-up. Found a snack shop at the food court on the first floor of the Sapporo Racecourse stand. Ordered the Katsu Curry Stick (450 yen) and a draft beer (450 yen). The Katsu Curry Stick was a rice and pork cutlet wrapped in curry-flavored batter on a stick. It was a bit of a junk food, but paired well with the beer. The curry was not too spicy but had a nice flavor. The batter was crispy and the overall taste was good. It made me curious to try the tonkatsu at the famous Tamato restaurant in Hokkaido. If I have the chance, I would like to visit Tamato and try their tonkatsu.

I had lunch and the race of the horse I was cheering for ended, so I took a break. I said goodbye to my friends for now and found a shady spot to escape from the heat. The shade was cool, and it made me realize that summer in Sapporo was coming to an end, which made me feel a bit lonely. Before it got too cool, I bought a soft serve ice cream from the food court area. They were out of soda flavor, so I got a regular vanilla one instead. I sat on a bench in the shade outside and relaxed. The temperature was not too high and the humidity was low, making it a comfortable day. The vanilla soft serve ice cream in the cup was not really "soft" but rather a sticky type of ice cream. If this is considered soft serve, then it was the stickiest one I have ever had. My goal was to relax and cool down, while watching a horse and a child running in front of me. The limited entry policy actually made the space more enjoyable.

I will walk for about 20 minutes to visit the "Sapporo Racecourse" currently being held in Sapporo. I'm sorry, but I have no interest in horse racing at all. When I arrived, it was before the fourth race. It doesn't quite sit well with me that I have to pay an entrance fee of 100 yen even though I'm not going to participate in the horse racing. I went to the first place on the second floor, "Kazuki", then went down to the first floor to the second place, "Sapporo Lion", and the third place was "Matsumoto Shoten". Looking at the menu, I see "Tonkatsu no Tamafuji" offers a "Katsu Curry Stick @450", which seems to be related to the chain store. They also have a Pork Cutlet Skewer @350. However, I ended up ordering Popcorn @250 and Hot Coffee @270. The popcorn was sweet with honey but not warm, and the coffee didn't seem worth the price. I couldn't resist buying beer from the friendly lady at the temporary beer stand. Watching the horses run is entertaining, but to pass the time, I decided to predict the "7th race" (without betting). After observing the paddock, I chose "Six-Lane Dynamis" as my pick, despite being a long shot at 12th place odds. The result was a correct forecast for the exacta @3,260 and a quinella @12,450, making it a big win! The trifecta @650,060 was a real surprise (even though I only predicted the exacta). Now, shall we move on to the next place?

Sapporo Racecourse. The weather is nice and getting hotter. I remembered that the central area of the racecourse was renovated and became new, so I went to check it out! There are now more paid terraces and shops, making it quite fashionable and a place where women and children can relax. Horse racing has also attracted more young people and women, and now it feels a bit like a fashion event. It's getting to be the perfect temperature for soft serve ice cream, so I look for some. Only found soft serve ice cream. Oh well, I guess that's fine. I order a soda flavor. It has bubbles in it and it's good for the hot weather. Even though I'm eating it at the racecourse, it still tastes like soft serve ice cream. This is my 108th review of ice cream this year. Thank you for the meal.

◆◆◆◆◆◆ 【3rd Post】 ◆◆◆◆◆◆ 【October 2015】This time, I tried the "Curry Pilaf".■ Curry PilafIt is a pilaf bento type that is made in advance and packed in a plastic container. This time, I was lucky to get it freshly made, so the steam from the hot pilaf fogged up the camera lens. The warm curry pilaf was flavorful enough. The portion was a bit small.Price: 550 yen (including 8% consumption tax)The Sapporo Racecourse is crowded with visitors. Seats and shops are becoming scarce. Every shop in the food court is constantly selling out of rice dishes. The availability of rice dishes is quite scarce.◆◆◆◆◆◆ 【2nd Post】 ◆◆◆◆◆◆I tried the "Sandwich Mix Variety Pack" from Boston Bake.【August 2015】This time, I had the Sandwich Mix Variety Pack from Boston Bake, a popular and affordable sandwich shop in Sapporo. The pack includes four types of sandwiches: Potato Salad Sandwich, Ham Sandwich, Egg Sandwich, and Vegetable Sandwich.Price: 400 yen (including 8% consumption tax)The sandwiches from Boston Bake are popular in Sapporo. Although they are not freshly baked, they are a convenient option in the renovated racecourse. Even before the relocation to the food court, Boston Bake's sandwiches were a hit.◆◆◆◆◆◆ 【1st Post】 ◆◆◆◆◆◆I tried the "Gomoku Pilaf" for the first time at Matsumoto Shoten.Matsumoto Shoten is a shop located in the food court of the Sapporo Racecourse. It moved from a temporary food court in mid-July!【August 2014】On July 26th of this year, the JRA Sapporo Racecourse had a grand reopening. Prior to that, Park Wins had a soft opening on November 30th last year. At the same time, Matsumoto Shoten opened in the temporary food court. It is one of the few shops that operate even on Park Wins race days. The shop is located in the Kuoen area of Chuo Ward, Sapporo, just inside the entrance gate of the JRA Sapporo Racecourse. For the exact location, please check on Tabelog. You can only purchase when there is a Sapporo race day. On Park Wins race days, anyone can buy as entry is free. It used to be located in the best spot where everyone passed by, but in mid-July, it moved to the current food court. The move was just nearby. It usually sells sandwiches, drinks, and snacks. I had the sandwich in the temporary food court dining area. When I asked the staff if they were the shop that sold sandwiches in the temporary food court, they smiled and confirmed. This time, they had pilaf. It was probably a new menu item as I didn't see it until mid-July. I didn't confirm if the pilaf is only available on Sapporo race days. I'm not sure if they also have it on Park Wins race days. There were several types of pilaf, but only the "Gomoku Pilaf" was left. Naturally, I bought that. I took it to the seat where my usual companion was waiting.■ Gomoku PilafIt is a pilaf bento type that is made in advance and packed in a plastic container. The portion was a bit small. It resembles fried rice but has a pilaf-style taste.Price: 550 yen (including 8% consumption tax)The Sapporo Racecourse is crowded with visitors. Seats and shops are becoming scarce. Every shop in the food court is constantly selling out of rice dishes. It was the only rice dish left in the food court. It was a very precious pilaf. I was lucky to have it. Next time I visit, I want to confirm if they also sell pilaf on Park Wins race days. It was delicious, thank you for the meal.

Welcome! Located in the Kuwanazono area of Chuo Ward, on the 1st floor of the JRA Sapporo Racecourse Food Court, this restaurant specializes in light meals and finger foods with a concept that is child-friendly. Sandwiches and two types of pilaf with various toppings are available, along with a unique "Katsu Curry Stick" and ice cream flavors including Sudjata and Vitamin C. The Five-Ingredient Pilaf, resembling fried rice in appearance, offers a dry, non-buttery texture with a coating of oil. While it may not be everyone's cup of tea, those who enjoy fried rice may find it satisfying. The flavors are just right, with a good balance of saltiness and a variety of ingredients. This restaurant is relatively less crowded than others, making it a good choice for those who dislike waiting. Enjoy your meal!

The restaurant facilities inside the Sapporo Racecourse include Sapporo Grand Hotel (Western cuisine) and Fuzuki (Okonomiyaki) on the 2nd floor of the stand, and Epsom (seafood ramen, grilled skewers), Donburi restaurant Aohodori (rice bowls, yakitori, American hot dogs), Ginza Lion Sapporo Racecourse branch (Genghis Khan), Yanagiya soba restaurant (soba, udon), Curry Shop Star (curry, yakisoba), and Matsumoto Shoten (pilaf, sandwich) in the 1st-floor food corner. Other than that, there are some shops located as stands on each floor or within the racecourse. Generally, the seated facilities on the 2nd floor are not open, with only the food corner and some shops operating. Sapporo Racecourse, with a history dating back to 1887, hosts the summer Hokkaido Series races. The main stand was significantly rebuilt in 2014, with improvements made to the paddock area, resulting in a completely different look from the past. While the Hokkaido Horse Racing (organized by Hokkaido) used to be held here, it has not been held since 2010, and now only races organized by the Japan Racing Association (JRA) take place. However, Sapporo Racecourse still holds the rights to host local horse racing events, so theoretically, local races could be held here. The atmosphere at Sapporo Racecourse is unique, with a lack of the typical gambling facility aura. The food corner offers a variety of options, and the beer selection is mostly Sapporo, but each shop has different beer brands available. The spring in Sapporo is still cold compared to other areas, but the atmosphere inside the stand is warm in a different way, creating an interesting experience. The Kids' Corner is surprisingly well-equipped, adding to the unique charm of the racecourse. When it comes to food at a gambling facility, offal dishes are usually popular, but Sapporo Racecourse doesn't have that vibe, making it unnecessary to choose dishes like pilaf or sandwiches while betting on horse races. However, one shop offers a unique item - the Katsu Curry Stick. This item carries a message of "winning" in its description, attracting customers with its playful appeal. The Katsu Curry Stick originated from a Tonkatsu restaurant in Sapporo and became a popular item in 2010. I decided to indulge in a Katsu Curry Stick with a beer, reminiscing about the past and enjoying the familiar taste. It may not be the healthiest choice, but it's a fun treat while betting on horse races and enjoying the unique atmosphere of Sapporo Racecourse.

First time drinking at the horse racing track. It was crowded due to the long weekend, but I was able to buy my order quickly. I ordered a pork cutlet curry stick (450 yen) and an Ebisu beer (550 yen). I could also choose the black label beer. The pork cutlet curry stick had a nostalgic taste of old-fashioned snacks. Due to the intense heat, the beer disappeared in no time...

This is a shop inside the course. The Tamafuji kushikatsu is super delicious! The texture is tender. The breadcrumbs are crispy, and I feel like I've never had such delicious kushikatsu before. The lemon sour is also only 300 yen! Cheap! The katsu curry stick was fried perfectly. It's a proper katsu curry and very filling.