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"Even if you lose、Continue to run"—Halurara's miraculous story

2025.02.15

"Life、Things that don't go well...' I want you to know about Horse racing, a sport that aims to "win."。but、Japan said, "I never won、There's a horse that has become a national star.。 Its name is Haruurara。 She has an unprecedented record of 106 consecutive losses。But even so、For some reason, tens of thousands of spectators flocked to her race.、I was so excited about "the horse I know I'll lose"。 why、Has Haruurara been loved so much? why、Did continuing to lose encourage people? Today is、With numerous unknown episodes of her、We bring you the miraculous story of Haruurara。 [Episode 1] From birth to "unselling" - The tough start as a racehorse, Haruurara、1996February 27, 2019、Born on a small ranch called Nibutani Farm in Hidaka Town, Hokkaido.。 Her father is Nippotei O、My mother was a horse called the heroine。but、She was born as a racehorse、He was already carrying a tough fate。 🔹 ① Haruurara was "too small" for a racehorse、It's smaller than other racehorses、The muscles were not very developed either。A world where racehorse is considered to be advantageous, the larger the physique.。Even before his debut, he was whispered that "this horse might not be able to win."。 🔹 ② I'm so sluggish、I was timid、Racehorse has been used to trainers and humans since they were born.、Start training for the race。but、Haruurara is very timid、He was a person who was afraid of humans。moreover、It is said that he was not very passionate about running.。 🔹 ③ Racehorse that was a racehorse that "cannot find a buyer"、Usually, they are posted on a sale (auction) when they are 1 year old.、It will be bought by the owner。but、Although Haruurara was put into the Seri market、No buyer found。 "It's going to be tough for a racehorse" "It's small、It looks weak" In the end、The farm where he was born will own it himself.、I was forced to go to local horse racing.。 [Episode 2] Transfer to Kochi Horse Racing - "Racing Horse to Lose" What sets the eye on the unsold Haruurara、He was Muneishi Dai**, the trainer at Kochi Racecourse.。 Kochi Racecourse、This is a local horse racing with a lower level than the central horse racing (JRA).。Even horses with not that high racing ability、If it were a local horse racing, it was thought that "maybe we could win."。 but、Haruurara was sent to Kochi Horse Racing、There was almost no chance of winning。Trainer Muneishi、"at least、I named it "Haruurara" with the hope that just the name will brighten up.。 [Episode 3] Despair from the debut match... The days when I continued to lose Debut match (November 17, 1998) Haruurara、1998He made his debut on November 17th, 2019。5In a head-up race、The result was 5th place (lowest place)。 After the race、The trainer and the jockey are、It's the first match, so there's nothing I can do about it."。but、Not only did they not win even one race after that、Only the lowest position...! [Episode 4] Why he became a horse that "it's okay to lose"、Racehorse will be retiring if they lose 5-10 consecutive times.。but、Haruurara was different。 because、This is because Kochi Racecourse was at a "crisis of survival" at the time.。 In these circumstances、"I just needed a horse that would run."。 So、Haruurara said, "I'm fine with losing、It has been decided that it will continue to run.。 [Episode ⑤] Haruurara's popularity explodes! What is the appeal of a horse that continues to lose? The existence of Haruurara spread throughout Japan、2003Around the age。The trigger、It was a word from live announcer Hashiguchi Koji.。 "Halurara might become a Japanese Zippy Chippy!" In America、100There was a horse called "Zippy Chippie" who had lost more than the battle.。He too、Continuing to lose has become a hot topic、He became a national star。 "For horses that keep losing、There's something that attracts people" "Winning isn't everything"、From the perspective that "it's actually more interesting to keep losing"、Haruurara's popularity exploded。...

[Legendary racehorse Oguri Cap：A miraculous story engraved in the history of Japanese horse racing]

2025.02.13

Iwapiko

Introduction – This is Iwapiko! Hello! Horse racing fans around the world、And everyone who doesn't know much about horse racing、Please read to the end。I'm going to tell you the story of "Oguri Cap," a famous horse that will remain in Japan's history of horse racing.、We will deliver it with all our heart。 When you hear the word horse racing, some people may think it's "gambling"、Japan's horse racing is not just a gamble。There、Horse and jockey、And there is a drama that trainers and stables (people who care for horses) accumulate.。And more than anything、The fans love、Tearing、There is a "story" that will make you happy。 The Oguri Cap is、He is one of the most dramatic horses in the history of horse racing.。Going up from local horse racing to central horse racing、Defeating the powerful forces one after another、A miracle was created in the last retirement race。Their appearance was truly a "Cinderella story of Japan's horse racing."。 In this article、The Life of Oguri Cap、The excitement he gave to Japanese horse racing fans、And we'll introduce you to the story after retirement in detail。It's okay if you don't know about horse racing! If you read this story、You'll surely be captivated by the charm of Oguri Cap。 Well then、Let's look back at the legend of Oguri Cap together! 1. Oguri Cap is born – departure from the nameless ranch Oguri Cap is、1985March 27, 2019、Born at Inaba Ranch in Niikappu Town, Hokkaido。 His father is dancing cap、My mother is whitenalbee。My father is a foreign horse、Not a horse that has achieved such a prominent performance、Mother Whitenalby also finished her race life without winning.。In other words、Oguri Cap's pedigree was not something that could be called a "super blooded horse."。 moreover、Because the newborn Oguri Cap had bent legs、There was nothing expected。but、He has a very large body since his foal days.、People on the ranch were hoping, "This horse might run."。 Eventually、Oguri Cap was entrusted to the Sumi Masao stable, who lives at Kasamatsu Racecourse in Gifu Prefecture.、His race life begins。 2. Local horse racing monsters – A rapid advance at Kasamatsu Racecourse Kasamatsu Racecourse、One of Japan's local horse racing、It is a smaller racetrack than the central horse racing.。Here, Oguri Cap debuted、He quickly showed off his overwhelming ability.。 He lost to second place in his debut match.、From there, we had a huge succession of victory! Oguri Cap is a man who has no enemy in local horse racing.、It has become known among local fans as the "Kasamatsu Monster."。 🏆 Main results from the local horse racing era:、Local fans at Kasamatsu Racecourse are also convinced that "this horse is not a mere person!"。but、The true legend of Oguri Cap is、It was just beginning。 From "Local Horse Racing Stars"、Towards "heroes all over Japan" -、We needed a bigger stage。 3. Challenge to Central Horse Racing – Defeat your superior opponent! at that time、It was very rare for him to transfer from local horse racing to Central Horse Racing (JRA).。but、Those involved have seen Oguri Cap's overwhelming strength、I thought "This horse would work."。 This is how the Oguri Cap is....

[The Phantom Horse] Tokino Minor - A tragic racehorse that left an undefeated legend

2025.02.10

Iwapiko

Hello、Iwapiko is a blogger who is passionate about Japan's horse racing and history! Today is、Despite having the most impressive results in the history of Japanese horse racing、The legendary racehorse that scattered too quickly、Introducing Tokinominol。 🏇 1010 wins、7Winning one record🏆 The first undefeated classic double-crowned horse in history💔 He died of tetanus just 17 days after winning the Japan Derby、I can see how special he was。Tokinominor, who was called "born to win the Derby," was、The biggest drama in horse racing history。 And his presence、The impact it had on Japanese horse racing is immeasurable。This time、Death from his birth、And we'll give you a thorough explanation of the legends that continue to this day! 🔥 1. Tokinominol - Appeared in the horse racing world”miracle”Horse of 🏇 The "horse of hope" was born in the chaos of the postwar period, Tokinominor was born、1948May 2, 2019。The location is、Kasamatsu Farm in Monbetsu Town, Hokkaido (now Hidaka Town), known as a famous horse racing production area.。 🌍 Postwar Japan and the Horse Racing World This era、Japan was aiming to recover from the burnt grounds of World War II.。Difficulty in food、Insufficient supplies、The devastated infrastructure...。The whole country is suffering、The horse racing world was in danger of survival due to the effects of the war.。 In the midst of such a confusion、1946Horse racing finally resumes in 2019。but、Horse racing is not yet familiar to the general public.、Few people went to the racetracks.。 In such an era、A horse that will change the future of Japanese horse racing has been born。That's、It was Tokinominol。 🏆 Tokinominol's pedigree Father Mother Tokinominol Theft Second Tyrants Queen 💰From "unsold horses" to "hope in the horse racing world" Tokinominor in his childhood、It was not a particularly popular horse.。because、Because his brothers were not able to do anything。 Also、Because his father Theft was said to be "not suitable for classical music."、Few people imagined a future in which this horse would win the Derby。 Therefore、Tokinominol has been in a "unsold" state for a long time...。 but、There was someone who first saw him。 That's、He was a trainer Tanaka Kazuichiro, a famous horse and a famous horse in the history of Japanese horse racing.。 👤 Meet the famous leader Tanaka Kazuichiro Tanaka、I recommended Nagata Masakazu, the president of the film company Daiei at the time, to buy this horse.。 💰 Nagata Masaichi originally traded for an extraordinary 1 million yen、I was reluctant to buy this horse。but、With the persuasiveness of trainer Tanaka and ranch officials、It was eventually purchased for 1 million yen (the same amount as the Derby winning prize at the time).。this is、It was an incredibly expensive transaction at the time.。 When I first purchased the horse, the name of the horse was "Perfect".、Later, it was renamed "Tokinominol"** at the request of the horse owner.。This name、 thus、The horse, a legendary horse in the horse racing world, has begun its life as a racehorse in earnest.。

🌎 A legendary jockey that will surprise the world - a thorough analysis of Take Yutaka's amazingness! 🏇✨

2025.02.07

Iwapiko

Hello! It is Iwapiko! 🔹 Why does Take Yutaka captivate horse racing fans all over the world? If you hear "Take Yutaka"、A famous jockey known to all Japanese horse racing fans。but、Its name is not limited to Japan、It is widely known in the world of horse racing as "Yutaka Take."。 Why is he so special? Why is it beyond the boundaries of Japanese horse racing?、Will it also captivate horse racing fans around the world? In this article、A thorough analysis of jockey Take Yutaka's "amazingness"! His record、Overseas challenge、Legendary race、And we will dig deeper into global appreciation.。"People who likes Taketoyo"、「競馬をよく知らない人」も、If you read it, you'll definitely get hooked on his charm! 📣 Points of this article!✅ Take Yutaka's overwhelming record and achievements✅ 世界でも高評価を受ける海外遠征の成果✅ Three legendary races that are said to be "divine riding"✅ Evaluation of the top jockeys from overseas media and the world 💬 Please let us know your favorite "Take Yutaka's Race" and "a message of support for him" in the comments! 🏆 1. The most record holder in Japan's history of horse racing – Take Yutaka's feat First、Let's take a look at his grades。Jockey Take Yutaka is said to be "a more memorable jockey than a record."、The records are actually overwhelming too。 📌 Take Yutaka's main records (as of 2024) ✅ JRA通算4,400勝超え（史上最多）✅ JRA G1 races totaling over 100 wins (first in Japan's horse racing history)✅ Japan Derby's most wins (6 wins)✅ JRA’s most victories in years: 212 wins (2005)✅ Over 30 horses that have won G1✅ 37 consecutive years since his debut, he won major prizes✅ Riding horses' prizes exceed 86 billion yen (1st in the world) Even if you are not familiar with horse racing、It should tell you how different this number is。I can't imagine "Japanese horse racing without Take Yutaka"! That's the level。 📖 Take Yutaka's past progress 🏇 From childhood to debut, jockey Take Yutaka、Born in a horse racing family。His father, Takekunihiko, is a jockey known as a "master."、I was influenced by this and became familiar with horses since I was a child.。 🔹 The birth of Take Yutaka and the encounter with horse racing 🏠 Thoroughbred born into a horse racing family 🔹 Horse racing school days –...

"The Legend of Katsumi Ando"：The story of the man who changed the world of horse racing in Japan.”

2025.01.23

ABETACK

Why do some jockeys become unforgettable? In the vast and competitive world of horse racing、Few people have had a greater influence than Katsumi Ando, affectionately known as "Ankatsu."。Rising from the humble stage of local horse racing to the pinnacle of central horse racing、The story of his success in that process was such that he changed the rules of the horse racing world.、attracts many people。This time、Tracing the path of the man who created the system called "Ankatsu Rule"、Let's take a closer look at the charm that attracts not only horse racing fans but everyone! A star born in Aichi Prefecture March 28, 1960、Katsumi Ando was born in Aichi Prefecture.。1976Year、He made his debut at Kasamatsu Racecourse.、From the beginning, he showed his ability and passion that set him apart from other jockeys.。He achieved overwhelming results at the local racecourse.、Not only do I dream of taking on the challenge of competing in the Central Horse Racing、made it happen。and、This challenge would later bring about a revolution in the Japanese horse racing world.。 From local hero to national icon 2003、Ando, who has accumulated a brilliant track record in local horse racing,、I will be on the stage of JRA (Japan Racing Association)。but、This challenge is not just a turning point in my career.、It was a turning point for the entire Japanese horse racing industry.。That was the birth of "Ankatsu Rule"。 What is “Ankatsu Rule”? “Ankatsu Rule” is、This system was established to lower the hurdles for local horse racing jockeys to challenge central horse racing.。In this rule、Jockeys who have won 20 or more races in a year twice in the past five years、The first round of the JRA jockey license exam will be exempted.。 The background to the introduction of this special provision is、There was Katsumi Ando, who boasted overwhelming results in the local area.。This system is called the "Ankatsu Rule" after his name.、For many local jockeys, it became an important key to paving the way to central horse racing.。 Astonishing Career The brilliance of Katsumi Ando's career is、It's obvious when you look at his results. This number alone shows his overwhelming ability.、What is even more noteworthy is、Make accurate decisions in any situation、It was his talent for building trusting relationships with horses.。 A presence that continues to shine even after retirement Katsumi Ando retired as a jockey in January 2013.、After that, I never left the racing world.。Currently working as a horse racing commentator.、Through explanations and analysis based on extensive experience in the field、Contributing to fans and horse racing people。 What Katsumi Ando left behind: What is the name of “Ankatsu”?、Not just as a great jockey、It is passed down from generation to generation as the person who built a bridge between local horse racing and central horse racing.。His challenges and achievements、Hope for young jockeys、It also contributes to the development of the horse racing world as a whole.。 What do you think about the legend of "Ankatsu"? For horse racing fans too、Even those who are not、There's sure to be something in Katsumi Ando's story that touches your heart.。What is the most appealing thing about Ankatsu for you? Also、Did you learn anything new after reading this article? Please let us know in the comments section! your opinion、It may be a great encouragement for the next generation of jockeys.。 Bookmark this article、Would you like to share it with people who love horse racing? The legend of a man named Katsumi Ando、It is still deeply engraved in our hearts。[ABETACK” is Japanese culture、hero、This is a blog that delivers unknown stories to the world.。