Agnes Tachyon (Japanese : アグネスタキオン, April 13, 1998 - June 22, 2009) was an undefeated

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and his dam Agnes Flora (by Royal Ski) and was therefore a full-brother to Agnes Flight. Agnes Flora won the

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(Japanese 1000 Guineas) and his granddam Agnes Lady won the Yushun Himba (Japanese Oaks). He was a full-brother to Agnes Flight. Agnes Flora also produced the Tokyo Yushun (Japanese Derby) winner Agnes Flight.

Racing record

Agnes Tachyon was undefeated in his four race starts, including Satsuki Sho (Japanese 2000 Guineas), before a bowed tendon ended his racing career. He later became a successful sire in Japan. ; Major race wins * 2001 Satsuki Sho (Japanese 2000 Guineas) (Domestic GI) * 2001 Yayoi Sho (Domestic GII) * 2000 Radio Tampa Hai Sansai Stakes (Domestic GIII)

Stud record

Agnes Tachyon's descendants include: ''c = colt, f =

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'' Agnes Tachyon was the

in 2008 and died in June 2009, due to heart failure.

Pedigree

In popular culture

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version of the horse appears in '' Uma Musume Pretty Derby'', with a movie featuring the character titled ''Uma Musume Pretty Derby: Shinjidai no Tobira'' released in Japan on May 24, 2024.

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Racing record

Stud record

Pedigree

In popular culture

See also

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