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	== Name Origin ==		== Name Origin ==
	* "Agnes" is his owner - Takao Watanabe's crown name, which comes from [[wikipedia:Agnes_Chan\|Agnes "Miling Kaneko" Chan]] (陳美齡, ''Chan Mei Ling''), a Hong Kong singer in Japan.		"Agnes" is his owner - Takao Watanabe's crown name, which comes from [[wikipedia:Agnes_Chan\|Agnes "Miling Kaneko" Chan]] (陳美齡, ''Chan Mei Ling''), a Hong Kong singer in Japan. He chose "Agnes" as his crown name, as his daughters were fans of her. "Tachyon" comes from the hypothetical particle that always travels faster than light. <ref> [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tachyon Tachyon - Wikipedia] </ref>
	** He chose "Agnes" as his crown name, as his daughters were fans of her.

	*Tachyon ~~- a~~ hypothetical particle that always travels faster than light. <ref> [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tachyon Tachyon - Wikipedia] </ref>

	== Racing career ==		== Racing career ==

	=== ~~2000 (~~2 years old) ===		=== 2 years old season (2000) ===
	Agnes Tachyon made his debut on December 2nd, 2000 at Hanshin Racecourse. He gained attention as the brother to 2000 Japanese Derby winner Agnes Flight, but wasn't the favorite due to his poor training times. Despite his inexperience, he clocked a 33-second final three furlongs, beating his rivals by three and a half lengths clear of runner-up Rebroadcast. The quality of the field became apparent in hindsight—Meisho Ramses finished third, while race favorite Born King could only manage fifth.		Agnes Tachyon made his debut on December 2nd, 2000 at Hanshin Racecourse. He gained attention as the brother to 2000 Japanese Derby winner Agnes Flight, but wasn't the favorite due to his poor training times. Despite his inexperience, he clocked a 33-second final three furlongs, beating his rivals by three and a half lengths clear of runner-up Rebroadcast. The quality of the field became apparent in hindsight—Meisho Ramses finished third, while race favorite Born King could only manage fifth.

	On December 23rd, Agnes Tachyon ~~would race~~ in the ~~Grade 3~~ Radio Tampa ~~Sho~~ at Hanshin Racecourse. This ~~would be~~ the first race where he ~~would meet~~ his rivals Jungle Pocket and Kurofune, but the colt responded with a record-breaking performance that left the racing world buzzing. He didn't just win; he shattered the two-year-old 2,000-meter track record while defeating contemporaries that ~~would prove~~ to be one of the finest juvenile crops in modern Japanese racing history.		On December 23rd, Agnes Tachyon raced in the G3 Radio Tampa Hai Sansai Stakes at Hanshin Racecourse. This was the first race where he met his rivals Jungle Pocket and Kurofune, but the colt responded with a record-breaking performance that left the racing world buzzing. He didn't just win; he shattered the two-year-old 2,000-meter track record while defeating contemporaries that proved to be one of the finest juvenile crops in modern Japanese racing history.

	What made the victory even more remarkable was the tactical audacity displayed. Reading the slow early pace, the colt launched his bid entering the third turn, an aggressive, some might say brazen, move that risked burning out before the finish. Yet he sustained the assault, drawing level at the top of the stretch and then pulling clear with authority. His final three furlongs in 34.1 seconds were the fastest of any runner, a stunning closing kick after forcing such demanding fractions. Winning by two and a half lengths over Jungle Pocket and Kurofune, who came in 2nd and 3rd respectively.		What made the victory even more remarkable was the tactical audacity displayed. Reading the slow early pace, the colt launched his bid entering the third turn, an aggressive, some might say brazen, move that risked burning out before the finish. Yet he sustained the assault, drawing level at the top of the stretch and then pulling clear with authority. His final three furlongs in 34.1 seconds were the fastest of any runner, a stunning closing kick after forcing such demanding fractions. Winning by two and a half lengths over Jungle Pocket and Kurofune, who came in 2nd and 3rd respectively.

	After the race, jockey Hiroshi Kawachi remarked, "I'm convinced this horse is of a different dimension." Trainer Nagahama, who had entered the race with a mix of hope and apprehension about how his horse would perform against Kurofune and Jungle Pocket, praised Agnes Tachyon’s performance, saying, ~~“Compared~~ to his older brother, the quality of his racing is superior.” <ref> Nikkan Sports, December 24th, 2000 </ref> At the end of the year, Agnes Tachyon ~~would come~~ in 2nd for Best 2-Year-Old Colt, behind Asahi Hai FS winner Mejiro Bailey.		After the race, jockey Hiroshi Kawachi remarked, "I'm convinced this horse is of a different dimension." Trainer Nagahama, who had entered the race with a mix of hope and apprehension about how his horse would perform against Kurofune and Jungle Pocket, praised Agnes Tachyon’s performance, saying, "Compared to his older brother, the quality of his racing is superior." <ref> Nikkan Sports, December 24th, 2000 </ref> At the end of the year, Agnes Tachyon came in 2nd for Best 2-Year-Old Colt, behind the Asahi Hai Futurity Stakes winner Mejiro Bailey.

	=== ~~2001 (~~3 years old) ===		=== 3 years old season (2001) ===
	Trainer Masayuki Nagahama chose the Yayoi Sho as the first race of the year for Agnes Tachyon, believing that his horse "had the potential to win the Triple Crown". <ref name="two"> Nikkan Sports, March 5th 2001 </ref> His entry ~~would cause~~ stables withdraw their entries, unwilling to face what many considered a heavy favorite in the Classics. The field ~~would dwindle~~ to just eight runners for a rained out Yayoi Sho, including Born King and Manhattan Cafe.		Trainer Masayuki Nagahama chose the Yayoi Sho as the first race of the year for Agnes Tachyon, believing that his horse "had the potential to win the Triple Crown". <ref name="two"> Nikkan Sports, March 5th 2001 </ref> His entry caused stables withdraw their entries, unwilling to face what many considered a heavy favorite in the Classics. The field dwindled to just eight runners for a rained out Yayoi Sho, including Born King and Manhattan Cafe.

	On a "heavy" rated track, Agnes Tachyon ~~would destroy~~ his rivals despite never changing leads throughout the race, winning by 5 lengths over runner-up Born King. An ailing Manhattan Cafe could manage only fourth. <ref>https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ldSiRN6QRm0</ref> Jockey Kawachi ~~would comment~~ after the race, "he would have shown a stronger race if the track was in condition... today's field was small, so it's not a good reference." Born King’s rider, Yutaka Take, added in jest, ~~“He’s~~ just too strong... ~~We’d~~ need to make the classics a handicap race!”<ref name="two"> </ref>		On a "heavy" rated track, Agnes Tachyon destroyed his rivals despite never changing leads throughout the race, winning by 5 lengths over runner-up Born King. An ailing Manhattan Cafe could manage only fourth. <ref>https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ldSiRN6QRm0</ref> Jockey Kawachi commented after the race, "he would have shown a stronger race if the track was in condition... today's field was small, so it's not a good reference." Born King’s rider, Yutaka Take, added in jest, "He's just too strong... We'd need to make the classics a handicap race!"<ref name="two"> </ref>

	Agnes Tachyon next race ~~would be~~ the Satsuki Sho, and due to his stable mate Agnes Gold withdrawing due to injury, he ~~would be~~ the overwhelming favorite going into the race with a 59.4% chance of winning. He ~~would meet~~ rivals Jungle Pocket and Dantsu Flame, who were 2nd and 3rd favorites in the race. Running in fourth or fifth early, he swept to the front with casual authority, dispatching his rivals: Japan's finest three-year-olds. The odds of 1.3-to-1 told the story, this wasn't a race so much as a procession for Tachyon. Agnes Tachyon ~~would win~~ comfortably, having won by 1 1/2 lengths over Dantsu Flame. After his victory, jockey Kawachi said "I'm relieved... at odds of 1.3 to 1, I was in a different position to his older brother (Agnes Flight)." He also remarked, ~~“This wasn’t~~ his true performance,” hinting that the colt still had more to offer.<ref> Nikkan Sports, April 16th 2001 </ref>		Agnes Tachyon next race was the Satsuki Sho, and due to his stable mate Agnes Gold withdrawing due to injury, he was the overwhelming favorite going into the race with a 59.4% chance of winning. He met his rivals Jungle Pocket and Dantsu Flame, who were 2nd and 3rd favorites in the race. Running in fourth or fifth early, he swept to the front with casual authority, dispatching his rivals: Japan's finest three-year-olds. The odds of 1.3-to-1 told the story, this wasn't a race so much as a procession for Tachyon. Agnes Tachyon won comfortably, having won by 1 1/2 lengths over Dantsu Flame. After his victory, jockey Kawachi said "I'm relieved... at odds of 1.3 to 1, I was in a different position to his older brother (Agnes Flight)." He also remarked, "This wasn't his true performance", hinting that the colt still had more to offer.<ref> Nikkan Sports, April 16th 2001 </ref>

	Four starts, four dominant victories. The Triple Crown appeared not just possible but inevitable.		Four starts, four dominant victories. The Triple Crown appeared not just possible but inevitable.

	Then came May 2nd, and with it, the news that ~~shatters~~ dreams: digital flexor tendonitis in his left foreleg, forcing his withdrawal from the Japanese Derby. Trainer Nagahama, who had admitted after the Satsuki Sho win, ~~“I’m~~ happy, but I ~~can’t~~ help worrying that he might end up like the injured Agnes Gold,” saw those fears come true.<ref>2001年4月16日日刊スポーツ</ref>		Then came May 2nd, and with it, the news that shattered dreams: digital flexor tendonitis in his left foreleg, forcing his withdrawal from the Japanese Derby. Trainer Nagahama, who had admitted after the Satsuki Sho win, "I'm happy, but I can't help worrying that he might end up like the injured Agnes Gold", saw those fears come true.<ref>2001年4月16日日刊スポーツ</ref>


	== Retirement, Breeding Career & Death ==		== Retirement, Breeding Career & Death ==
	He ~~would be~~ sent to pasture at Shadai Farm, and after discussions with connections, it was announced on August 29th, 2001 that Agnes Tachyon ~~would retire~~, with his retirement ceremony held at Hanshin Racecourse on September 30th, 2001. He ~~would stay~~ on the Shadai Farm and begin his breeding career. His first crop ~~would~~ debut in 2005; he ~~would have~~ good success with his progeny winning the Niigata Nisai Stakes and Kokura Nisai Stakes. In 2006, Agnes Tachyon ~~would have~~ his first ~~Grade 1~~ winner with Logic winning the NHK Mile Cup, and in 2007 Daiwa Scarlet ~~would win~~ the Oka Sho, the first of four ~~Grade 1~~ races she ~~would win~~ en-route of becoming Agnes Tachyon best progeny. After [[IRL:Sunday Silence\|Sunday Silence]] passed away in 2002, Agnes Tachyon ~~would become~~ the ace stallion of Shadai Stallion Station. He won the 2008 JRA Overall Leading Sire, becoming the first domestically bred horse to win the award since Kumohata in 1957.		He was sent to pasture at Shadai Farm, and after discussions with connections, it was announced on August 29th, 2001 that Agnes Tachyon retired from racing, with his retirement ceremony held at Hanshin Racecourse on September 30th, 2001. He stayed on the Shadai Farm and begin his breeding career. His first crop made their debut in 2005; he had good success with his progeny winning the Niigata Nisai Stakes and Kokura Nisai Stakes. In 2006, Agnes Tachyon had his first G1 winner with Logic winning the NHK Mile Cup, and in 2007 [[IRL:Daiwa Scarlet\|Daiwa Scarlet]] won the Oka Sho, the first of four G1 races she won en-route of becoming Agnes Tachyon's best progeny. After [[IRL:Sunday Silence\|Sunday Silence]] passed away in 2002, Agnes Tachyon became the ace stallion of Shadai Stallion Station. He won the 2008 JRA Overall Leading Sire, becoming the first domestically bred horse to win the award since Kumohata in 1957.

	In 2009, at the end of the breeding season, Shadai Stallion Station announced the death of Agnes Tachyon, due to acute heart failure. He died on June 22, 2009, at the age of 11. Agnes Tachyon's great success as a sire has kept his bloodline alive long after his death, with about 240 active JRA horses has his bloodline as of 2022. His sire line was succeeded by Deep Sky and Admire Aura after his death. Currently, his sire line was succeeded by Arctos, Admire Aura's foal.		In 2009, at the end of the breeding season, Shadai Stallion Station announced the death of Agnes Tachyon, due to acute heart failure. He died on June 22nd, 2009, at the age of 11. Agnes Tachyon's great success as a sire has kept his bloodline alive long after his death, with about 240 active JRA horses has his bloodline as of 2022. His sire line was succeeded by Deep Sky and Admire Aura after his death. Currently, his sire line was succeeded by Arctos, Admire Aura's foal.

	== Honors ==		== Honors ==
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	* JRA 2-Year-Old Leading Sire (2006, 2007)		* JRA 2-Year-Old Leading Sire (2006, 2007)
	* JRA Overall Leading Sire (2008)		* JRA Overall Leading Sire (2008)

	== Relationships ==		== Relationships ==

	=== Relatives ===		=== Relatives ===
	* [[IRL:Sunday Silence\|Sunday Silence]] - Father		* [[IRL:Sunday Silence\|Sunday Silence]] - Father

	* [[IRL:Daiwa Scarlet\|Daiwa Scarlet]] - Daughter		* [[IRL:Daiwa Scarlet\|Daiwa Scarlet]] - Daughter

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	== Retirement, Breeding Career & Death ==		== Retirement, Breeding Career & Death ==
	He would be sent to pasture at Shadai Farm, and after discussions with connections, it was announced on August 29th, 2001 that Agnes Tachyon would retire, with his retirement ceremony held at Hanshin Racecourse on September 30th, 2001. He would stay on the Shadai Farm and begin his breeding career. His first crop would debut in 2005; he would have good success with his progeny winning the Niigata Nisai Stakes and Kokura Nisai Stakes. In 2006, Agnes Tachyon would have his first Grade 1 winner with Logic winning the NHK Mile Cup, and in 2007 Daiwa Scarlet would win the Oka Sho, the first of four Grade 1 races she would win en-route of becoming Agnes Tachyon best progeny. After ~~the death of~~ [[IRL:Sunday Silence\|Sunday Silence]] in ~~2008~~, Agnes Tachyon would become the ace stallion of Shadai ~~Farm~~. He won the 2008 JRA Overall Leading Sire, becoming the first domestically bred horse to win the award since Kumohata in 1957.		He would be sent to pasture at Shadai Farm, and after discussions with connections, it was announced on August 29th, 2001 that Agnes Tachyon would retire, with his retirement ceremony held at Hanshin Racecourse on September 30th, 2001. He would stay on the Shadai Farm and begin his breeding career. His first crop would debut in 2005; he would have good success with his progeny winning the Niigata Nisai Stakes and Kokura Nisai Stakes. In 2006, Agnes Tachyon would have his first Grade 1 winner with Logic winning the NHK Mile Cup, and in 2007 Daiwa Scarlet would win the Oka Sho, the first of four Grade 1 races she would win en-route of becoming Agnes Tachyon best progeny. After [[IRL:Sunday Silence\|Sunday Silence]] passed away in 2002, Agnes Tachyon would become the ace stallion of Shadai Stallion Station. He won the 2008 JRA Overall Leading Sire, becoming the first domestically bred horse to win the award since Kumohata in 1957.

	In 2009, at the end of the breeding season, Shadai Stallion Station announced the death of Agnes Tachyon, due to acute heart failure. He died on June ~~22nd~~ 2009, at 11 ~~years old~~. Agnes Tachyon's great success as a sire has kept his bloodline alive long after his death, with about 240 active JRA horses has his bloodline as of 2022. His sire line was succeeded by Deep Sky and Admire Aura after his death. Currently, his sire line was succeeded by Arctos, Admire Aura's foal.		In 2009, at the end of the breeding season, Shadai Stallion Station announced the death of Agnes Tachyon, due to acute heart failure. He died on June 22, 2009, at the age of 11. Agnes Tachyon's great success as a sire has kept his bloodline alive long after his death, with about 240 active JRA horses has his bloodline as of 2022. His sire line was succeeded by Deep Sky and Admire Aura after his death. Currently, his sire line was succeeded by Arctos, Admire Aura's foal.

	== Honors ==		== Honors ==

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	== Retirement, Breeding Career & Death ==		== Retirement, Breeding Career & Death ==
	He would be sent to pasture at Shadai Farm, and after discussions with connections, it was announced on August 29th, 2001 that Agnes Tachyon would retire, with his retirement ceremony held at Hanshin Racecourse on September 30th, 2001. His first crop would debut in 2005; he would have good success with his progeny winning the Niigata Nisai Stakes and Kokura Nisai Stakes. In 2006, Agnes Tachyon would have his first Grade 1 winner with Logic winning the NHK Mile Cup, and in 2007 Daiwa Scarlet would win the Oka Sho, the first of four Grade 1 races she would win en-route of becoming Agnes Tachyon best progeny. After the death of [[IRL:Sunday Silence\|Sunday Silence]] in 2008, Agnes Tachyon would become the ace stallion of Shadai Farm. He won the 2008 JRA Overall Leading Sire, becoming the first domestically bred horse to win the award since Kumohata in 1957.		He would be sent to pasture at Shadai Farm, and after discussions with connections, it was announced on August 29th, 2001 that Agnes Tachyon would retire, with his retirement ceremony held at Hanshin Racecourse on September 30th, 2001. He would stay on the Shadai Farm and begin his breeding career. His first crop would debut in 2005; he would have good success with his progeny winning the Niigata Nisai Stakes and Kokura Nisai Stakes. In 2006, Agnes Tachyon would have his first Grade 1 winner with Logic winning the NHK Mile Cup, and in 2007 Daiwa Scarlet would win the Oka Sho, the first of four Grade 1 races she would win en-route of becoming Agnes Tachyon best progeny. After the death of [[IRL:Sunday Silence\|Sunday Silence]] in 2008, Agnes Tachyon would become the ace stallion of Shadai Farm. He won the 2008 JRA Overall Leading Sire, becoming the first domestically bred horse to win the award since Kumohata in 1957.

	In 2009, at the end of the breeding season, Shadai Stallion Station announced the death of Agnes Tachyon, due to acute heart failure. He died on June 22nd 2009, at 11 years old. Agnes Tachyon's great success as a sire has kept his bloodline alive long after his death, with about 240 active JRA horses has his bloodline as of 2022. His sire line was succeeded by Deep Sky and Admire Aura after his death. Currently, his sire line was succeeded by Arctos, Admire Aura's foal.		In 2009, at the end of the breeding season, Shadai Stallion Station announced the death of Agnes Tachyon, due to acute heart failure. He died on June 22nd 2009, at 11 years old. Agnes Tachyon's great success as a sire has kept his bloodline alive long after his death, with about 240 active JRA horses has his bloodline as of 2022. His sire line was succeeded by Deep Sky and Admire Aura after his death. Currently, his sire line was succeeded by Arctos, Admire Aura's foal.

	== Honors ==		== Honors ==

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	Then came May 2nd, and with it, the news that shatters dreams: digital flexor tendonitis in his left foreleg, forcing his withdrawal from the Japanese Derby. Trainer Nagahama, who had admitted after the Satsuki Sho win, “I’m happy, but I can’t help worrying that he might end up like the injured Agnes Gold,” saw those fears come true.<ref>2001年4月16日日刊スポーツ</ref>		Then came May 2nd, and with it, the news that shatters dreams: digital flexor tendonitis in his left foreleg, forcing his withdrawal from the Japanese Derby. Trainer Nagahama, who had admitted after the Satsuki Sho win, “I’m happy, but I can’t help worrying that he might end up like the injured Agnes Gold,” saw those fears come true.<ref>2001年4月16日日刊スポーツ</ref>

	~~===Retirement===~~
	He would be sent to pasture at Shadai Farm, and after discussions with connections, it was announced on August 29th, 2001 that Agnes Tachyon would retire, with his retirement ceremony held at Hanshin Racecourse on September 30th, 2001.

	== Breeding ~~career~~ & Death ==		== Retirement, Breeding Career & Death ==
	~~After retiring~~, Agnes Tachyon would ~~begin~~ his ~~stud career~~ at ~~Shadai Stallion Station~~. His first crop would debut in 2005; he would have good success with his progeny winning the Niigata Nisai Stakes and Kokura Nisai Stakes. In 2006, Agnes Tachyon would have his first Grade 1 winner with Logic winning the NHK Mile Cup, and in 2007 Daiwa Scarlet would win the Oka Sho, the first of four Grade 1 races she would win en-route of becoming Agnes Tachyon best progeny. After the death of [[IRL:Sunday Silence\|Sunday Silence]] in 2008, Agnes Tachyon would become the ace stallion of Shadai Farm. He won the 2008 JRA Overall Leading Sire, becoming the first domestically bred horse to win the award since Kumohata in 1957.		He would be sent to pasture at Shadai Farm, and after discussions with connections, it was announced on August 29th, 2001 that Agnes Tachyon would retire, with his retirement ceremony held at Hanshin Racecourse on September 30th, 2001. His first crop would debut in 2005; he would have good success with his progeny winning the Niigata Nisai Stakes and Kokura Nisai Stakes. In 2006, Agnes Tachyon would have his first Grade 1 winner with Logic winning the NHK Mile Cup, and in 2007 Daiwa Scarlet would win the Oka Sho, the first of four Grade 1 races she would win en-route of becoming Agnes Tachyon best progeny. After the death of [[IRL:Sunday Silence\|Sunday Silence]] in 2008, Agnes Tachyon would become the ace stallion of Shadai Farm. He won the 2008 JRA Overall Leading Sire, becoming the first domestically bred horse to win the award since Kumohata in 1957.

	In 2009, at the end of the breeding season, Shadai Stallion Station announced the death of Agnes Tachyon, due to acute heart failure. He died on June 22nd 2009, at 11 years old. Agnes Tachyon's great success as a sire has kept his bloodline alive long after his death, with about 240 active JRA horses has his bloodline as of 2022. His sire line was succeeded by Deep Sky and Admire Aura after his death. Currently, his sire line was succeeded by Arctos, Admire Aura's foal.		In 2009, at the end of the breeding season, Shadai Stallion Station announced the death of Agnes Tachyon, due to acute heart failure. He died on June 22nd 2009, at 11 years old. Agnes Tachyon's great success as a sire has kept his bloodline alive long after his death, with about 240 active JRA horses has his bloodline as of 2022. His sire line was succeeded by Deep Sky and Admire Aura after his death. Currently, his sire line was succeeded by Arctos, Admire Aura's foal.

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	===Retirement===		===Retirement===
	Trainer Nagahama and his team believed Agnes Tachyon was the horse that would bring them the Triple Crown, and would continue to train towards the Japanese Derby, the second leg of the Triple Crown. However, on May 2nd, 2001, Agnes Tachyon would develop flexor tendonitis and would be forced to withdraw from the Japanese Derby.

	He would be sent to pasture at Shadai Farm, and after discussions with connections, it was announced on August 29th, 2001 that Agnes Tachyon would retire, with his retirement ceremony held at Hanshin Racecourse on September 30th, 2001.		He would be sent to pasture at Shadai Farm, and after discussions with connections, it was announced on August 29th, 2001 that Agnes Tachyon would retire, with his retirement ceremony held at Hanshin Racecourse on September 30th, 2001.

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	Four starts, four dominant victories. The Triple Crown appeared not just possible but inevitable.		Four starts, four dominant victories. The Triple Crown appeared not just possible but inevitable.

	Then came May 2nd, and with it, the news that shatters dreams: digital flexor tendonitis in his left foreleg, forcing his withdrawal from the ~~Tokyo Yushun~~. Trainer Nagahama, who had admitted after the Satsuki Sho win, “I’m happy, but I can’t help worrying that he might end up like the injured Agnes Gold,” saw those fears come true.<ref>2001年4月16日日刊スポーツ</ref>		Then came May 2nd, and with it, the news that shatters dreams: digital flexor tendonitis in his left foreleg, forcing his withdrawal from the Japanese Derby. Trainer Nagahama, who had admitted after the Satsuki Sho win, “I’m happy, but I can’t help worrying that he might end up like the injured Agnes Gold,” saw those fears come true.<ref>2001年4月16日日刊スポーツ</ref>

	===Retirement===		===Retirement===

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	=== 2000 (2 years old) ===		=== 2000 (2 years old) ===
	Agnes Tachyon made his debut on December 2nd, 2000 at Hanshin Racecourse. He gained attention as the brother to 2000 Japanese Derby winner Agnes Flight, but wasn't the favorite due to his poor training times~~. The race itself told a different story~~. Despite his inexperience, ~~the newcomer~~ clocked a ~~blistering~~ 33-second final three furlongs, ~~demolishing~~ his rivals ~~and crossing the wire~~ three and a half lengths clear of runner-up Rebroadcast. The quality of the field became apparent in hindsight—Meisho Ramses finished third, while race favorite Born King could only manage fifth.		Agnes Tachyon made his debut on December 2nd, 2000 at Hanshin Racecourse. He gained attention as the brother to 2000 Japanese Derby winner Agnes Flight, but wasn't the favorite due to his poor training times. Despite his inexperience, he clocked a 33-second final three furlongs, beating his rivals by three and a half lengths clear of runner-up Rebroadcast. The quality of the field became apparent in hindsight—Meisho Ramses finished third, while race favorite Born King could only manage fifth.

	On December 23rd, Agnes Tachyon would race in the Grade 3 Radio Tampa Sho at Hanshin Racecourse. This would be the first race where he would meet his rivals Jungle Pocket and Kurofune, but the colt responded with a record-breaking performance that left the racing world buzzing. He didn't just win; he shattered the two-year-old 2,000-meter track record while defeating contemporaries that would prove to be one of the finest juvenile crops in modern Japanese racing history.		On December 23rd, Agnes Tachyon would race in the Grade 3 Radio Tampa Sho at Hanshin Racecourse. This would be the first race where he would meet his rivals Jungle Pocket and Kurofune, but the colt responded with a record-breaking performance that left the racing world buzzing. He didn't just win; he shattered the two-year-old 2,000-meter track record while defeating contemporaries that would prove to be one of the finest juvenile crops in modern Japanese racing history.
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	=== 2001 (3 years old) ===		=== 2001 (3 years old) ===
	Trainer Masayuki Nagahama chose the Yayoi Sho as the first race of the year for Agnes Tachyon, believing that his horse "had the potential to win the Triple Crown". <ref name="two"> Nikkan Sports, March 5th 2001 </ref> ~~The mere announcement of his~~ entry ~~had a chilling effect on the competition. One stable after another withdrew~~ their entries, unwilling to face what many ~~now~~ considered ~~an unbeatable force~~. The field ~~dwindled~~ to just eight runners, ~~a modest turnout that spoke volumes about the Tachyon's reputation~~.		Trainer Masayuki Nagahama chose the Yayoi Sho as the first race of the year for Agnes Tachyon, believing that his horse "had the potential to win the Triple Crown". <ref name="two"> Nikkan Sports, March 5th 2001 </ref> His entry would cause stables withdraw their entries, unwilling to face what many considered a heavy favorite in the Classics. The field would dwindle to just eight runners for a rained out Yayoi Sho, including Born King and Manhattan Cafe.

	~~Even on~~ a ~~rain-soaked track rated~~ "heavy,~~" he made a mockery of the assignment. Without~~ changing leads ~~once~~ throughout the race, ~~a testament to his dominance. He dismissed~~ Born King ~~by five lengths~~. Manhattan Cafe~~, a future Kikuka Sho champion in his own right,~~ could manage only fourth. <ref>https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ldSiRN6QRm0</ref> Jockey Kawachi would comment after the race, "he would have shown a stronger race if the track was in condition... today's field was small, so it's not a good reference." Born King’s rider, Yutaka Take, added in jest, “He’s just too strong... We’d need to make the classics a handicap race!”<ref name="two"> </ref>		On a "heavy" rated track, Agnes Tachyon would destroy his rivals despite never changing leads throughout the race, winning by 5 lengths over runner-up Born King. An ailing Manhattan Cafe could manage only fourth. <ref>https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ldSiRN6QRm0</ref> Jockey Kawachi would comment after the race, "he would have shown a stronger race if the track was in condition... today's field was small, so it's not a good reference." Born King’s rider, Yutaka Take, added in jest, “He’s just too strong... We’d need to make the classics a handicap race!”<ref name="two"> </ref>

	Agnes Tachyon next race would be Satsuki Sho, and due to his stable mate Agnes Gold withdrawing due to injury, he would be the overwhelming favorite going into the race with a 59.4% chance of winning. He would meet rivals Jungle Pocket and Dantsu Flame, who were 2nd and 3rd favorites in the race. Running in fourth or fifth early, he swept to the front with casual authority, dispatching his rivals: Japan's finest three-year-olds. The odds of 1.3-to-1 told the story, this wasn't a race so much as a procession for Tachyon. Agnes Tachyon would win comfortably, having won by 1 1/2 lengths over Dantsu Flame. After his victory, jockey Kawachi said "I'm relieved... at odds of 1.3 to 1, I was in a different position to his older brother (Agnes Flight)." He also remarked, “This wasn’t his true performance,” hinting that the colt still had more to offer.<ref> Nikkan Sports, April 16th 2001 </ref>		Agnes Tachyon next race would be the Satsuki Sho, and due to his stable mate Agnes Gold withdrawing due to injury, he would be the overwhelming favorite going into the race with a 59.4% chance of winning. He would meet rivals Jungle Pocket and Dantsu Flame, who were 2nd and 3rd favorites in the race. Running in fourth or fifth early, he swept to the front with casual authority, dispatching his rivals: Japan's finest three-year-olds. The odds of 1.3-to-1 told the story, this wasn't a race so much as a procession for Tachyon. Agnes Tachyon would win comfortably, having won by 1 1/2 lengths over Dantsu Flame. After his victory, jockey Kawachi said "I'm relieved... at odds of 1.3 to 1, I was in a different position to his older brother (Agnes Flight)." He also remarked, “This wasn’t his true performance,” hinting that the colt still had more to offer.<ref> Nikkan Sports, April 16th 2001 </ref>

	Four starts, four dominant victories. The Triple Crown appeared not just possible but inevitable.		Four starts, four dominant victories. The Triple Crown appeared not just possible but inevitable.

Lovesonlyme at 01:40, 1 February 2026

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