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Heart's Cry (horse)
Heart's Cry (Japanese :ハーツクライ 15 April 2001 – 9 March 2023) was a retired Japanese Thoroughbred racehorse and sire. In a racing career which lasted from January 2004 until November 2006 he ran nineteen times and won five races. In his first two seasons he was placed in many important races including the Tokyo Yushun, Takarazuka Kinen and Japan Cup, before recording a 16/1 upset victory over the Japanese Horse of the Year Deep Impact in the Arima Kinen at Nakayama Racecourse in December 2005. In the following year Heart's Cry proved himself in international competition, winning the Dubai Sheema Classic in the United Arab Emirates and finishing third in the King George VI and Queen Elizabeth Stakes in Britain. After his retirement from racing he became a successful breeding stallion. Background Heart's Cry was a bay horse with a narrow white blaze and a white sock on his left hind leg, bred by the Yoshida family's Shadai Farm. He was sired by Sunday Silence, who won ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Sunday Silence
Sunday Silence (March 25, 1986 – August 19, 2002) was an United States, American-bred Thoroughbred racehorse and Horse breeding#Terminology, sire. In 1989, he won the Kentucky Derby and the Preakness Stakes but failed to complete the Triple Crown when he was defeated in the Belmont Stakes. Nevertheless, he won the Breeders' Cup Classic and was voted Eclipse Award for Outstanding 3-Year-Old Male Horse, American Champion Three-Year-Old Colt and Eclipse Award for Horse of the Year, American Horse of the Year that same year. Sunday Silence's racing career was marked by his rivalry with Easy Goer, whom he had a three to one edge over in their head-to-head races. Easy Goer, the 1988 American Champion Two-Year-Old Colt finished second to Sunday Silence in the Kentucky Derby the Preakness, and the Breeders' Cup Classic. However, Easy Goer prevailed by eight horse length, lengths in the Belmont, denying Sunday Silence the Triple Crown. Both horses were later voted into the National Mus ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Nakayama Racecourse
was built in 1990 in Funabashi, Chiba, Japan, for horse racing Horse racing is an equestrian performance activity, typically involving two or more horses ridden by jockeys (or sometimes driven without riders) over a set distance for competition. It is one of the most ancient of all sports, as its bas ... and can accommodate up to 165,676 spectators. Physical attributes Nakayama Race Course has two grass courses, a dirt course and a jump course. The turf's measures 1840m (1 1/8 miles + 97 feet) with 1600m and 2200m chutes, and the measures 1667m (1 mile + 189 feet) with a 1400m chute. Races can be run on the "A Course" rail setting (on the hedge), the "B Course" setting (rail out 3 meters), or the "C Course" setting (rail out 7 meters). 1000m, 1400m, 1800m, 2000m, 2500m and 3600m races run on the inner oval, while 1200m, 1600m, 2200m, 2600m and 4000m races run on the outer oval. 3200m races run on the outer oval first, then the inner oval. The dirt course measures ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Hanshin Racecourse
is located in Takarazuka, Hyogo, Japan. It has a capacity of 139,000 and is used for horse racing. The land was originally owned by Kawanishi Aircraft Company, which manufactured combat planes during World War II. After World War II, GHQ ordered the company to stop manufacturing combat planes, which led to the closure of the factory. In 1949, Keihanshin Keiba K.K. built the Hanshin Racecourse. The racecourse was transferred to Japan Racing Association The Japan Racing Association () is a public company established in Japan under a law to operate Chūō Keiba (中央競馬 Central horse racing) and to manage racecourses, betting facilities, and horse-training facilities in the country. It was ... in 1955. A major reconstruction was completed in 1991, and another in 2006. Beginning May 2024, the racecourse was closed for a year due to a grandstand renovation. The track's biggest events, the Takarazuka Kinen in June and the Hanshin Juvenile Fillies in December were both rel ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kisaragi Sho
The Kisaragi Sho (Japanese きさらぎ賞) is a Japanese Grade 3 horse race for three-year-old Thoroughbreds run in February over a distance of 1800 metres at Kyoto Racecourse. The race is also known as the NHK Sho. The race was first run in 1961 and was elevated to Grade 3 status in 1984. It was usually run at Chukyo Racecourse before being moved to its current venue in 1987. The race serves as a trial race for the Satsuki Sho, run in April. Past winners of the race include Special Week, Neo Universe, Tosen Ra and Satono Diamond. Winners since 2000 The 2015 winner Rouge Buck was a filly. The 2021, 2022, and 2023 race was run over 2000 metres at Chukyo. Earlier winners * 1984 - Gold Way * 1985 - Ibuki Kaner * 1986 - Fumino Applause * 1987 - Tochino Ruler * 1988 - Meiner Frisse * 1989 - Nice Nice Nice * 1990 - Haku Taisei * 1991 - Shin Horisky * 1992 - Hishi Masaru * 1993 - Tsuji Utopian * 1994 - Samson Big * 1995 - Ski Captain * 1996 - Royal Touch * 1997 - Hiroki G ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kyoto Racecourse
is located in Fushimi-ku, Kyoto, Kyoto Prefecture, Japan. It is used for horse racing. It has a capacity of 120,000. The current stand was built in 1999. History Kyoto Racecourse opened at its current location in December 1, 1925. In preparation for the track's 100th anniversary, Kyoto Race Course closed from November 2020 until the Spring of 2023 for grandstand renovations. Races normally run at Kyoto moved to either Hanshin Racecourse is located in Takarazuka, Hyogo, Japan. It has a capacity of 139,000 and is used for horse racing. The land was originally owned by Kawanishi Aircraft Company, which manufactured combat planes during World War II. After World War II, GHQ orde ... or Chukyo Racecourse during this time. Kyoto Racecourse finally reopened after renovations on 22 April 2023. Physical attributes Kyoto Race Course has two turf courses, a dirt course, and a jump course. The turf's measures 1894m and the measures 1783m . A chute permits races to be run on ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Furlong
A furlong is a measure of distance in imperial units and United States customary units equal to one-eighth of a mile, equivalent to any of 660 foot (unit), feet, 220 yards, 40 rod (unit), rods, 10 chain (unit), chains, or approximately 201 metres. It is now mostly confined to use in horse racing, where in many countries it is the standard measurement of race lengths, and agriculture, where it is used to measure rural field lengths and distances. In the United States, some states use older definitions for surveying purposes, leading to variations in the length of the furlong of two parts per million, or about . This variation is small enough to not have practical consequences in most applications. Using the International yard and pound, international definition of the yard as exactly 0.9144 metres, one furlong is 201.168 metres, and five furlongs are about 1 kilometre ( exactly). History The name ''furlong'' derives from the Old Engli ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Riverdance
''Riverdance'' is a theatrical show that consists mainly of traditional Irish music and dance. With a score composed by Bill Whelan, it originated as an interval act during the Eurovision Song Contest 1994, featuring Irish dancing champions Jean Butler, Michael Flatley and the vocal ensemble Anúna. Shortly afterwards, husband and wife production team John McColgan and Moya Doherty expanded it into a stage show, which opened in Dublin on 9 February 1995. As of 2025, the show continues to tour the world. Background Riverdance is rooted in a three-part suite of baroque-influenced traditional music called ''Timedance''. The suite was composed, recorded and performed for the Eurovision Song Contest 1981, which was held in Ireland. At the time, Bill Whelan and Dónal Lunny composed the music, augmenting the Irish folk band Planxty with a rock rhythm section of electric bass and drums and a four-piece horn section. The piece was performed, with accompanying dancers from Dubli ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Niigata Kinen
The Niigata Kinen (Japanese 新潟記念) is a Japanese Grade 3 horse race for Thoroughbreds aged three and over, run in late August or early September over a distance of 2000 metres on turf at Niigata Racecourse. The Niigata Kinen was first run in 1965 and has held Grade 3 status since 1984. It was run at Nakayama Racecourse in 1996 and 2000. Winners since 2000 Earlier winners * 1984 - Dyna Mine * 1985 - Russian Blue * 1986 - Blacksky * 1987 - Dyna Fairy * 1988 - Dyna Orange * 1989 - Hardy God * 1990 - Safari Olive * 1991 - Sengoku Hisei * 1992 - Tanino Bolero * 1993 - Brown Beetle * 1994 - Inter Spur * 1995 - Irish Dance * 1996 - Tokai Taro * 1997 - Pal Bright * 1998 - Offside Trap * 1999 - Brilliant Road See also * Horse racing in Japan * List of Japanese flat horse races This is a list of notable Flat racing, flat Horse racing, horse races which take place annually in Japan. Except for the Tokyo Daishoten, all graded races are operated by Japan Racing Association, inc ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Niigata Daishoten
The Niigata Daishoten (Japanese 新潟大賞典) is a Grade 3 horse race organized by Japan Racing Association (JRA) for Thoroughbreds aged four and over. It is run in late April or early May over a distance of 2000 metres on turf at Niigata Racecourse. The Niigata Daishoten was first run in its current form in 1979 and has held Grade 3 status since 1984. The race was run at Fukushima Racecourse in 1985, 1990, 1995, 2000 and 2001. It was run over 2200 metres in 1984, from 1986 to 1989 and from 1991 to 1994. Winners since 2000 Earlier winners * 1984 - Micron Tenro * 1985 - Kane Kuroshio * 1986 - Super Gura Third * 1987 - Sette Juno * 1988 - Make A Smart * 1989 - Memory Vica * 1990 - Yuwa Forte * 1991 - Tosho Balkan * 1992 - Mejiro Palmer * 1993 - Hashino Kenshiro * 1994 - Golden Hour * 1995 - Irish Dance * 1996 - Maillot Jaune * 1997 - Maillot Jaune * 1998 - Silent Hunter * 1999 - Brilliant Road See also * Horse racing in Japan * List of Japanese flat horse races This i ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Leading Sire In Japan
The list below shows the leading Thoroughbred sire of racehorses in Japan for each year since 1924. This is determined by the amount of prize money won by the sire's progeny during the season. The 2016 novel ''Mount!'' by Jilly Cooper describes the process to gain the fictional title for global leading sire. Records Most leadings: * 13 - Sunday Silence - ''1995-2007'' * 11 - Deep Impact - ''2012-2022'' * 10 - Northern Taste - ''1982, 1983, 1987-1993'' * 7 - Hindostan - ''1961-1968'' * 6 - Ebor - ''1924-1929''; Kumohata - ''1952-1957''; Tesco Boy - ''1974,1975, 1978-1981'' * 5 - Tournesol - ''1935-1939''; Theft - ''1947-1951'' Leading sires 1924-2024 * 1924 - Ebor (1) * 1925 - Ebor (2) * 1926 - Ebor (3) * 1927 - Ebor (4) * 1928 - Ebor (5) * 1929 - Ebor (6) * 1930 - Chapel Brampton (1) * 1931 - Perion (1) * 1932 - Perion (2) * 1933 - Clackmannan (1) * 1934 - Clackmannan (2) * 1935 - Tournesol (1) * 1936 - Tournesol (2) * 1937 - Tournesol (3) * 1938 - Tournesol (4 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kentucky Derby
The Kentucky Derby () is an American Graded stakes race, Grade I stakes Thoroughbred racing, race run at Churchill Downs in Louisville, Kentucky. The race is run by three-year-old Thoroughbreds at a distance of . Colt (horse), Colts and geldings carry and fillies . Held annually on the first Saturday in May, the Derby is the first leg of the Triple Crown of Thoroughbred Racing (United States), Triple Crown. It is preceded by the two-week-long Kentucky Derby Festival. The race is known as "The Run for the Roses", as the winning horse is draped in a blanket of roses. Lasting approximately two minutes, the Derby has been alternately called "The Most Exciting Two Minutes in Sports", "The Fastest Two Minutes in Sports", or "The Greatest Two Minutes in Sports", coined by Churchill Downs president Matt Winn. At least two of these descriptions are thought to be derived from the words of sportswriter Grantland Rice, when in 1935 he said "Those two minutes and a second or so of derby ru ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Sock (horse Marking)
Markings on horses are usually distinctive white areas on an otherwise dark base coat color. Most horses have some markings, and they help to identify the horse as a unique individual. Markings are present at birth and do not change over the course of the horse's life. Most markings have pink skin underneath most of the white hairs, though a few faint markings may occasionally have white hair with no underlying pink skin. Markings may appear to change slightly when a horse grows or sheds its winter coat, however this difference is simply a factor of hair coat length; the underlying pattern does not change. On a gray horse, markings visible at birth may become hidden as the horse turns white with age, but markings can still be determined by trimming the horse's hair closely, then wetting down the coat to see where there is pink skin and black skin under the hair. Recent studies have examined the genetics behind white markings and have located certain genetic loci that influen ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
