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Maruzensky
Maruzensky (; May 19, 1974 - August 21, 1997) was an undefeated Japanese thoroughbred racehorse. His racing career was extremely successful, winning all of the races he entered, including the Asahi Hai Sansai Stakes which he had won with a massive gap, earning the nickname "Supercar" in the process. However, as horses brought over from abroad at the time were barred from entering any of the Triple Crown races, the horse was unable to enter in such races. As a stallion, he was also successful, producing Derby winner Sakura Chiyono O, as well as 3 other Grade I winners, among others. Background Maruzensky's dam, Shill, by Buckpasser, was bought at the Keeneland Sales in the Autumn of 1973 by Zenkichi Hashimoto, father of future Olympiad and Diet member Seiko Hashimoto. Hashimoto, while having owned cows at his ranch, was relatively new to the world of owning racehorses, when he was on a business trip from Japan. There, he also met the horse's future trainer, Shigehiko Hongo. ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Nijinsky (horse)
Nijinsky (21 February 1967 – 15 April 1992) was a Canadian-bred, Irish-trained champion Thoroughbred horse-racing, racehorse and Horse breeding, sire. He was the outstanding two-year-old in Europe in 1969 when he was unbeaten in five races. In the following season, he became the first horse for thirty-five years to win the Triple Crown of Thoroughbred Racing#English Triple Crowns, English Triple Crown, a feat that has not been repeated as of 2024. He is regarded as one of the greatest European Flat racing, flat racehorses of the 20th century.“Nijinsky (1970)” Daily Telegraph, 2 June 2018. [Baidu] |
Seiko Hashimoto
is a Japanese politician, former speed skater and track cyclist. She has the most Olympic appearances of any Japanese athlete except Noriaki Kasai, representing her native country in four consecutive Winter Olympics from 1984 to 1994 and in three consecutive Summer Olympics from 1988 to 1996, making her a seven time Olympian. On top of her Olympic career, she is the mother of six children while working in politics and other leadership positions. She is currently a member of the House of Councillors from the Liberal Democratic Party, and served as the President of the Japan Skating Federation from 2006 to 2019. She served on the Japanese Cabinet as Minister of State for the Tokyo Olympic and Paralympic Games from September 2019 until February 2021, when she became the President of the Tokyo 2020 Organizing Committee. She is only the second female in Olympic history to become president of a game's organizing committee after Gianna Angelopoulos-Daskalaki, President of the A ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Japan Racing Association Hall Of Fame
The Horse Racing Hall of Fame () is a Japanese horse racing memorial hall which was installed on September 2, 1985 at the JRA Horse Racing Museum, Fuchu, Tokyo. It was founded by Japan Racing Association to honor the achievements of race horses, jockeys and trainers. Race horses inducted into the Hall of Fame are called ''Kensho-ba'' ( 顕彰馬) while jockeys and trainer are called ''Kensho-sha'' ( 顕彰者) by the Japan Racing Association. Race horse nomination The selection of a race horse for the Hall of Fame is decided annually by a vote in June. It is voted on by members of the press. Racehorses are inducted into the Hall of Fame if they gather over three-quarters of the total vote. Voters can vote for race horses which: *Have won more than three Grade 1 races. *Have had excellent racing and breeding results (sired a G1 winner more than five or bred G1 winner more than two) *Have had a positive contribution to the racing world or JRA. Since 2004, an additional rule ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Sapporo Nisai Stakes
The Sapporo Nisai Stakes (Japanese 札幌2歳ステークス) is a Grade 3 horse race in Japan for two-year-old Thoroughbreds run in late August or early September over a distance of 1800 metres at Sapporo Racecourse. The race was first run in 1966 and was promoted to Grade 3 status in 1984. Originally run over 1200 metres, the race was increased to its current distance in 1997. It was run at Hakodate Racecourse in 1989. Past winners have included Jungle Pocket, Admire Moon and Logi Universe. Winners since 2000 Earlier winners * 1984 - Western Five * 1985 - Kalista Kaiser * 1986 - Gal Dancer * 1987 - Miyono Speed * 1988 - Miyono Gold * 1989 - Inter Voyager * 1990 - Scarlet Bouquet * 1991 - Nishino Flower * 1992 - T M Hurricane * 1993 - Mellow Fruit * 1994 - Prime Stage * 1995 - Biwa Heidi * 1996 - Seiryu O * 1997 - I Am The Prince * 1998 - Meiner Platinum * 1999 - Meiner Condor See also * Horse racing in Japan * List of Japanese flat horse races This is a list of notab ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Yagō
, literally meaning "house name", is a term applied in traditional Japanese culture to Japanese name, names passed down within a guild, studio, or other circumstance other than blood relations. The term is synonymous with and . The term most often refers to the guild names of kabuki actors, but is also applicable to the names artists take from their masters or studios, names taken from one's business, and a few other similar circumstances. The of , also often seen at the end of a name, means "house", "roof", or "shop", and helps to illuminate the origins and meanings of the term. A number of have associated emblems, some of which incorporate rebuses; see Japanese rebus monogram. History Originally, were place names of homes or buildings taken on by the inhabitants. Even when the house changed hands entirely from one family to another, the new family would take on the name of the house. However, the previous owners would frequently keep the house name when they moved. Often, ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Maiden Race
In horse racing, a maiden race is an event for horses that have not won a race. Horses that have not won a race are referred to as maidens. Maiden horse races are held over a variety of distances and under conditions with eligibility based on the sex or age of the horse. Races may be handicaps, set weights, or weight for age. In many countries, maiden races are the lowest level of class and represent an entry point into a racing career. In countries such as the United States, maiden special weight races rank above claiming races, while maiden claiming races allow the horse to be claimed (bought) by another owner. Eligibility Generally, horses have to be maidens (non-winners) at the time of the race. In regions where jumping races take place, flat racing and jumps racing are sometimes treated as two distinct forms of racing and winning in one category does not preclude a horse entering a maiden in the other. For example, a horse can win multiple jumps races and still be eligible to e ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Horse Length
A horse length, or simply length, is a unit of measurement for the length of a horse from nose to tail, approximately . Use in horse racing The length is commonly used in Thoroughbred horse racing, where it describes the distance between horses in a race. Horses may be described as winning by several lengths, as in the notable example of Secretariat, who won the 1973 Belmont Stakes by 31 lengths. In 2013, the New York Racing Association placed a blue-and-white checkered pole at Belmont Park to mark that winning margin; using Equibase's official measurement of a length——the pole was placed from the finish line. More often, winning distances are merely a fraction of a length, such as half a length. In British horse racing, the distances between horses are calculated by converting the time between them into lengths by a scale of lengths-per-second. The actual number of lengths-per-second varies according to the type of race and the going conditions. For example, in a flat tur ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Tokyo Sports Hai Nisai Stakes
The Tokyo Sports Hai Nisai Stakes (Japanese 東京スポーツ杯2歳ステークス) is a Grade 2 horse race for two-year-old Thoroughbreds in Japan, run in November over a distance of 1800 metres at the Tokyo Racecourse. The race was first run in 1986 and was promoted to Grade 3 status in 1996. It was run at Nakayama Racecourse in 2002. Past winners have included Bubble Gum Fellow, Nakayama Festa, Rose Kingdom, Deep Brillante, Isla Bonita, Satono Crown and Wagnerian. The race was elevated to Grade 2 class in 2021. Winners since 2000 Earlier winners * 1986 - Sakura Rotary * 1987 - Kokusai Triple * 1988 - Sakura Hokuto O * 1989 - Asahi Pasion * 1990 - Sakura Yamato O * 1991 - Matikanetannhauser * 1992 - Surely Win * 1993 - Ines Souther * 1994 - Hokkai Rousseau * 1995 - Bubble Gum Fellow * 1996 - Godspeed * 1997 - King Halo * 1998 - Admire Cozzene * 1999 - Joten Brave See also * Horse racing in Japan * List of Japanese flat horse races This is a list of notable Flat ra ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Thoroughbred
The Thoroughbred is a list of horse breeds, horse breed developed for Thoroughbred racing, horse racing. Although the word ''thoroughbred'' is sometimes used to refer to any breed of purebred horse, it technically refers only to the Thoroughbred breed. Thoroughbreds are considered "Hot-blooded horse, hot-blooded" horses that are known for their agility, speed, and spirit. The Thoroughbred, as it is known today, was developed in 17th- and 18th-century England, when native mares were Crossbreed, crossbred with imported stallion (horse), stallions of Arabian horse, Arabian, Barb horse, Barb, and Turkoman horse, Turkoman breeding. All modern Thoroughbreds can trace their pedigrees to three stallions originally imported into England in the 17th and 18th centuries, and to a larger number of foundation bloodstock, foundation mares of mostly English breeding. During the 18th and 19th centuries, the Thoroughbred breed spread throughout the world; they were imported into North America ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Enterbrain
, formerly , is a Japanese publisher and division of Kadokawa Future Publishing founded on January 30, 1987, as . Magazines published by Enterbrain are generally focused on video games and computer entertainment as well as video game and strategy guides. In addition, the company publishes a small selection of anime artbooks. Enterbrain is based in Tokyo, Japan, with a paid-in capital of 410 million yen. Enterbrain's current president is Hirokazu Hamamura. Enterbrain publications * '' B's LOG'': Magazine focused on female gamers. * ''TECH Win DVD'': A magazine aimed specifically to PC users. It comes with two CD-ROMs worth of goodies and information. * ''Tech Gian'': A CD-ROM magazine focused on adult video games. * '' Magi-Cu'': A seinen visual entertainment manga magazine based on female game characters. * '' Comic Beam'': Comic Beam was formerly known as ASCII Comic. It is a seinen manga magazine filled with original manga. * '' Harta'' (formerly ''Fellows!''): A periodic ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Bungeishunjū
is a Japanese publishing company known for its leading monthly magazine '' Bungeishunjū''. The company was founded by Kan Kikuchi in 1923. It grants the annual Akutagawa Prize, one of the most prestigious literary awards in Japan, as well as the annual Naoki Prize for popular novelists. It also granted (from 1955 to 2001) the annual Bungeishunjū Manga Award for achievement in the manga and illustration fields. It is headquartered in Chiyoda, Tokyo. The company publishes , the weekly , and the sports magazine ''Number'', which represent public opinion of literary, political, and sport-journalistic culture, respectively. The ''Bunshun'', in particular, has come to be known for litigation involving freedom of speech issues, particularly alleged privacy violations and defamation; see, for example, Mitsuo Kagawa. List of magazines The magazines published by Bungeishunjū include: * (published monthly) * (published monthly) * (published weekly) * (monthly literary issue) * ... [...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] |
