IRL:Cesario - Revision history

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	\| races = Japanese Oaks (2005) <br /> American Oaks (2005)		\| races =Flower Cup (2005)<br>Japanese Oaks (2005)<br>American Oaks (2005)
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	{{IRL_Horse_Quote\|header= Trailblazing Domination\|text=Mehlor Ainda is 8 lengths from the '''JAPANESE SUPERSTAR''', Cesario!<br><br>...She's running them off their feet!\|ref= Vic Stauffer, track announcer for the 2005 American Oaks <ref>[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DdtPoKt2H30 TVG Classic]</ref>}}		{{IRL_Horse_Quote\|header= Trailblazing Domination\|text=Mehlor Ainda is 8 lengths from the '''JAPANESE SUPERSTAR''', Cesario!<br><br>...She's running them off their feet!\|ref= Vic Stauffer, track announcer for the 2005 American Oaks <ref>[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DdtPoKt2H30 TVG Classic]</ref>}}

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	While Rhein Kraft went to challenge the NHK Mile Cup, Cesario's next race was the Japanese Oaks. With the absence of Rhein Kraft, Cesario was the overwhelming favorite in the race, with odds of 1.5. However during the race, Cesario had a troubled trip and stayed near the back of the field for most of the race. By the final stretch, Cesario began to chase down her opponents, and ended up catching Air Messiah by a head to win the Japanese Oaks.<ref>[https://youtu.be/pZOInRfxSt4?si=i4gd1cOBJvw9rtiM JRA Channel]</ref> This win gave [[IRL:Special Week\|Special Week]]'s first G1 victory as a sire, and the first G1 victory for Cesario.		While Rhein Kraft went to challenge the NHK Mile Cup, Cesario's next race was the Japanese Oaks. With the absence of Rhein Kraft, Cesario was the overwhelming favorite in the race, with odds of 1.5. However during the race, Cesario had a troubled trip and stayed near the back of the field for most of the race. By the final stretch, Cesario began to chase down her opponents, and ended up catching Air Messiah by a head to win the Japanese Oaks.<ref>[https://youtu.be/pZOInRfxSt4?si=i4gd1cOBJvw9rtiM JRA Channel]</ref> This win gave [[IRL:Special Week\|Special Week]]'s first G1 victory as a sire, and the first G1 victory for Cesario.

	Cesario's trainer, Katsuhiko Sumii, wanted to run her internationally, after being an assistant trainer for [[IRL:Air Shakur\|Air Shakur]] in his expedition to Europe. He decided to make his first international expedition with Cesario, and registered for the G1 American Oaks at Hollywood Park. At this time in Japanese racing, very few horses had traveled to America, with the only recent examples being Taiki Blizzard in 1996 and 1997, and [[IRL:Symboli Rudolf\|Symboli Rudolf]] in 1986. The last Japanese horse to win the US was Hakuchikara in 1959. Sumii prepared vigorously for the race and took great care in learning the American racing and training standards.		Cesario's trainer, Katsuhiko Sumii, wanted to run her internationally, after being an assistant trainer for [[IRL:Air Shakur\|Air Shakur]] in his expedition to Europe. He decided to make his first international expedition with Cesario, and registered for the G1 American Oaks at Hollywood Park. At this time in Japanese racing, very few horses had traveled to America, with the only recent examples being [[IRL:Taiki Blizzard\|Taiki Blizzard]] in 1996 and 1997, and [[IRL:Symboli Rudolf\|Symboli Rudolf]] in 1986. The last Japanese horse to win in the US was Hakuchikara in 1959. Sumii prepared vigorously for the race and took great care in learning the American racing and training standards.

	Cesario faced a competitive international field in the American Oaks; the local favorite Mehlor Ainda was an undefeated "super filly" trained by the legendary Robert Frankel, with European challengers in Italian 1000 Guineas winner Silver Cup and Italian Oaks runner-up Hallowed Dream. In the race, Cesario was keen upfront and ran well, taking the lead by the 3rd corner. She began running away and lengthening her lead by a wide margin, winning the race by 4 lengths and setting a race record time that was not broken until 2024 at Santa Anita; Hollywood Park closed in 2013 and the race has been run there since. The race is remembered for race commentator Vic Stauffer's iconic call of Cesario as the "Japanese Superstar." This was the first time a Japanese-bred and trained horse had won a G1 race in the United States, and it became a trailblazing moment for Japanese horses; Cesario's victory inspired many other Japanese horses to enter American races.		Cesario faced a competitive international field in the American Oaks; the local favorite Mehlor Ainda was an undefeated "super filly" trained by the legendary Robert Frankel, with European challengers in Italian 1000 Guineas winner Silver Cup and Italian Oaks runner-up Hallowed Dream. In the race, Cesario was keen upfront and ran well, taking the lead by the 3rd corner. She began running away and lengthening her lead by a wide margin, winning the race by 4 lengths and setting a race record time that was not broken until 2024 at Santa Anita; Hollywood Park closed in 2013 and the race has been run there since. The race is remembered for race commentator Vic Stauffer's iconic call of Cesario as the "Japanese Superstar." This was the first time a Japanese-bred and trained horse had won a G1 race in the United States, and it became a trailblazing moment for Japanese horses; Cesario's victory inspired many other Japanese horses to enter American races.

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	==Breeding career==		==Breeding career==
	While Cesario was great as a racehorse, her career as a broodmare was considered to be legendary. In 2009, Cesario was bred to [[IRL:Symboli Kris S\|Symboli Kris S]], resulting in [[IRL:Epiphaneia\|Epiphaneia]], a double-G1 winning horse~~, (~~2013 Kikuka Sho, 2014 Japan Cup). Epiphaneia ~~would become~~ a champion sire, eventually siring the Triple Tiara winner [[IRL:Daring Tact\|Daring Tact]].		While Cesario was great as a racehorse, her career as a broodmare was considered to be legendary. In 2009, Cesario was bred to [[IRL:Symboli Kris S\|Symboli Kris S]], resulting in [[IRL:Epiphaneia\|Epiphaneia]], a double-G1 winning horse which include the 2013 Kikuka Sho and 2014 Japan Cup. Epiphaneia, in turn, became a champion sire, eventually siring the Triple Tiara winner [[IRL:Daring Tact\|Daring Tact]].

	Cesario was bred to Symboli Kris S again, foaling Rosalind, who while winless as a racehorse, ~~would be~~ the broodmare of the multiple graded winner Authority. Cesario's sixth foal was Leontes, who won the G1 Asahi Hai Futurity Stakes in 2015, and ~~would go~~ to become a sire of multiple graded winners. Her 9th foal, Saturnalia, won the G1 Hopeful Stakes in 2018 and the Satsuki Sho in 2019, and ~~would~~ also ~~become~~ a sire, with his first crop debuting in 2024. Cesario ~~would become~~ the third broodmare in Japanese history to produce 3 G1 winning foals, following Dancing Key and Halwa Sweet. All 3 of her G1 winning progeny would become sires, becoming the first broodmare to do so in Japanese history.<ref> [https://www.jbis.jp/horse/0000743110/broodmare/info/ JBIS Database] </ref> All three have sired at least one G1 winner.		Cesario was bred to Symboli Kris S again, foaling Rosalind, who while winless as a racehorse, was the broodmare of the multiple graded winner Authority. Cesario's sixth foal was Leontes, who won the G1 Asahi Hai Futurity Stakes in 2015, and went to become a sire of multiple graded winners. Her 9th foal, Saturnalia, won the G1 Hopeful Stakes in 2018 and the Satsuki Sho in 2019, and also became a sire, with his first crop debuting in 2024. Cesario became the third broodmare in Japanese history to produce 3 G1 winning foals, following Dancing Key and Halwa Sweet. All 3 of her G1 winning progeny would become sires, becoming the first broodmare to do so in Japanese history.<ref> [https://www.jbis.jp/horse/0000743110/broodmare/info/ JBIS Database] </ref> All three have sired at least one G1 winner.

	On February 27th, 2021, at 18 years old, Cesario ~~would suffer~~ a fatal hemorrhagic shock caused by arterial rupture in the uterus during pregnancy. She is buried at Northern Farm located in Abira, Hokkaido.		On February 27th, 2021, at 18 years old, Cesario suffered a fatal hemorrhagic shock caused by arterial rupture in the uterus during pregnancy. She is buried at Northern Farm located in Abira, Hokkaido.

	==Honors==		==Honors==

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	Cesario's trainer, Katsuhiko Sumii, wanted to run her internationally, after being an assistant trainer for [[IRL:Air Shakur\|Air Shakur]] in his expedition to Europe. He decided to make his first international expedition with Cesario, and registered for the G1 American Oaks at Hollywood Park. At this time in Japanese racing, very few horses had traveled to America, with the only recent examples being Taiki Blizzard in 1996 and 1997, and [[IRL:Symboli Rudolf\|Symboli Rudolf]] in 1986. The last Japanese horse to win the US was Hakuchikara in 1959. Sumii prepared vigorously for the race and took great care in learning the American racing and training standards.		Cesario's trainer, Katsuhiko Sumii, wanted to run her internationally, after being an assistant trainer for [[IRL:Air Shakur\|Air Shakur]] in his expedition to Europe. He decided to make his first international expedition with Cesario, and registered for the G1 American Oaks at Hollywood Park. At this time in Japanese racing, very few horses had traveled to America, with the only recent examples being Taiki Blizzard in 1996 and 1997, and [[IRL:Symboli Rudolf\|Symboli Rudolf]] in 1986. The last Japanese horse to win the US was Hakuchikara in 1959. Sumii prepared vigorously for the race and took great care in learning the American racing and training standards.

	Cesario faced a competitive international field in the American Oaks; the local favorite Mehlor Ainda was an undefeated "super filly" trained by the legendary Robert Frankel, with European challengers in Italian 1000 Guineas winner Silver Cup and Italian Oaks runner-up Hallowed Dream. In the race, Cesario was keen upfront and ran well, taking the lead by the 3rd corner. She began running away and lengthening her lead by a wide margin, winning the race by 4 lengths and setting a race record time that was not broken until 2024 at Santa Anita; Hollywood Park closed in 2013 and the race has been run there since. The race is remembered for Vic Stauffer's iconic ~~finish-line~~ call of Cesario as the "Japanese Superstar." This was the first time a Japanese-bred and trained horse had won a G1 race in the United States, and it became a trailblazing moment for Japanese horses; Cesario's victory inspired many other Japanese horses to enter American races.		Cesario faced a competitive international field in the American Oaks; the local favorite Mehlor Ainda was an undefeated "super filly" trained by the legendary Robert Frankel, with European challengers in Italian 1000 Guineas winner Silver Cup and Italian Oaks runner-up Hallowed Dream. In the race, Cesario was keen upfront and ran well, taking the lead by the 3rd corner. She began running away and lengthening her lead by a wide margin, winning the race by 4 lengths and setting a race record time that was not broken until 2024 at Santa Anita; Hollywood Park closed in 2013 and the race has been run there since. The race is remembered for race commentator Vic Stauffer's iconic call of Cesario as the "Japanese Superstar." This was the first time a Japanese-bred and trained horse had won a G1 race in the United States, and it became a trailblazing moment for Japanese horses; Cesario's victory inspired many other Japanese horses to enter American races.

	After Cesario returned to Japan, it was discovered that she developed suspensory desmitis, and was be sidelined for the rest of 2005. For winning the Japanese and American Oaks, Cesario was awarded the JRA Award for Best Three-Year-Old Filly and Best Horse by a Home-bred Sire.		After Cesario returned to Japan, it was discovered that she developed suspensory desmitis, and was be sidelined for the rest of 2005. For winning the Japanese and American Oaks, Cesario was awarded the JRA Award for Best Three-Year-Old Filly and Best Horse by a Home-bred Sire.

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	Cesario's trainer, Katsuhiko Sumii, wanted to run her internationally, after being an assistant trainer for [[IRL:Air Shakur\|Air Shakur]] in his expedition to Europe. He decided to make his first international expedition with Cesario, and registered for the G1 American Oaks at Hollywood Park. At this time in Japanese racing, very few horses had traveled to America, with the only recent examples being Taiki Blizzard in 1996 and 1997, and [[IRL:Symboli Rudolf\|Symboli Rudolf]] in 1986. The last Japanese horse to win the US was Hakuchikara in 1959. Sumii prepared vigorously for the race and took great care in learning the American racing and training standards.		Cesario's trainer, Katsuhiko Sumii, wanted to run her internationally, after being an assistant trainer for [[IRL:Air Shakur\|Air Shakur]] in his expedition to Europe. He decided to make his first international expedition with Cesario, and registered for the G1 American Oaks at Hollywood Park. At this time in Japanese racing, very few horses had traveled to America, with the only recent examples being Taiki Blizzard in 1996 and 1997, and [[IRL:Symboli Rudolf\|Symboli Rudolf]] in 1986. The last Japanese horse to win the US was Hakuchikara in 1959. Sumii prepared vigorously for the race and took great care in learning the American racing and training standards.

	Cesario faced a competitive international field in the American Oaks; the local favorite Mehlor Ainda was an undefeated "super filly' trained by the legendary Robert Frankel, with European challengers in Italian 1000 Guineas winner Silver Cup and Italian Oaks runner-up Hallowed Dream. In the race, Cesario was keen upfront and ran well, taking the lead by the 3rd corner. She began running away and lengthening her lead by a wide margin, winning the race by an 4 lengths, and ~~set~~ a race record time ~~which~~ was not broken until 2024 at Santa Anita; Hollywood Park closed in 2013 and the race has been run there since. The race is remembered for Vic Stauffer's iconic finish-line call of Cesario as the "Japanese Superstar." This was the first time a Japanese-bred and trained horse had won a G1 race in the United States, and it became a trailblazing moment for Japanese horses; Cesario's victory inspired many other Japanese horses to enter American races.		Cesario faced a competitive international field in the American Oaks; the local favorite Mehlor Ainda was an undefeated "super filly" trained by the legendary Robert Frankel, with European challengers in Italian 1000 Guineas winner Silver Cup and Italian Oaks runner-up Hallowed Dream. In the race, Cesario was keen upfront and ran well, taking the lead by the 3rd corner. She began running away and lengthening her lead by a wide margin, winning the race by 4 lengths and setting a race record time that was not broken until 2024 at Santa Anita; Hollywood Park closed in 2013 and the race has been run there since. The race is remembered for Vic Stauffer's iconic finish-line call of Cesario as the "Japanese Superstar." This was the first time a Japanese-bred and trained horse had won a G1 race in the United States, and it became a trailblazing moment for Japanese horses; Cesario's victory inspired many other Japanese horses to enter American races.

	After Cesario returned to Japan, it was discovered that she developed suspensory desmitis, and was be sidelined for the rest of 2005. For winning the Japanese and American Oaks, Cesario was awarded the JRA Award for Best Three-Year-Old Filly and Best Horse by a Home-bred Sire.		After Cesario returned to Japan, it was discovered that she developed suspensory desmitis, and was be sidelined for the rest of 2005. For winning the Japanese and American Oaks, Cesario was awarded the JRA Award for Best Three-Year-Old Filly and Best Horse by a Home-bred Sire.

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career/grammar and style

Manikin at 14:20, 30 March 2026

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Breeding career

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	While Cesario was great as a racehorse, her career as a broodmare would be considered legendary. In 2009, Cesario was bred to [[IRL:Symboli Kris S\|Symboli Kris S]], resulting in [[IRL:Epiphaneia\|Epiphaneia]], a 2 G1 winning horse, including the 2013 Kikuka Sho and 2014 Japan Cup. Epiphaneia would become a champion sire, eventually siring the Triple Tiara winner [[IRL:Daring Tact\|Daring Tact]].		While Cesario was great as a racehorse, her career as a broodmare would be considered legendary. In 2009, Cesario was bred to [[IRL:Symboli Kris S\|Symboli Kris S]], resulting in [[IRL:Epiphaneia\|Epiphaneia]], a 2 G1 winning horse, including the 2013 Kikuka Sho and 2014 Japan Cup. Epiphaneia would become a champion sire, eventually siring the Triple Tiara winner [[IRL:Daring Tact\|Daring Tact]].

	Cesario would be bred to Symboli Kris S again, foaling Rosalind, who while winless as a racehorse, would be the broodmare of the multiple graded winner Authority. Cesario's sixth kid would be Leontes, who would win the G1 Asahi Hai Futurity Stakes in 2015, and would go to become a sire of multiple graded winners. Her 9th kid, Saturnalia, would win the G1 Hopeful Stakes in 2018 and the Satsuki Sho in 2019, and would also become a sire, with his first crop debuting in 2024. Cesario would become the third broodmare in Japanese history to produce 3 G1 winning kids, following Dancing Key and Halwa Sweet. All 3 of her G1 winning kids would become sires, becoming the first broodmare to do so in Japanese history. <ref> [https://www.jbis.jp/horse/0000743110/broodmare/info/ JBIS Database] </ref>		Cesario would be bred to Symboli Kris S again, foaling Rosalind, who while winless as a racehorse, would be the broodmare of the multiple graded winner Authority. Cesario's sixth kid would be Leontes, who would win the G1 Asahi Hai Futurity Stakes in 2015, and would go to become a sire of multiple graded winners. Her 9th kid, Saturnalia, would win the G1 Hopeful Stakes in 2018 and the Satsuki Sho in 2019, and would also become a sire, with his first crop debuting in 2024. Cesario would become the third broodmare in Japanese history to produce 3 G1 winning kids, following Dancing Key and Halwa Sweet. All 3 of her G1 winning kids would become sires, becoming the first broodmare to do so in Japanese history. <ref> [https://www.jbis.jp/horse/0000743110/broodmare/info/ JBIS Database] </ref> All three have sired at least one G1 winner.

	On February 27th, 2021, Cesario would pass away due to a hemorrhagic shock caused by arterial rupture in the uterus during pregnancy, she was 18 years old. She is buried at Northern Farm located in Abira, Hokkaido.		On February 27th, 2021, Cesario would pass away due to a hemorrhagic shock caused by arterial rupture in the uterus during pregnancy, she was 18 years old. She is buried at Northern Farm located in Abira, Hokkaido.

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	==Name Origin==		==Name Origin==
	A name based on the play Twelfth Night, written by William Shakespeare. The protagonist, Viola, gives herself the name "Cesario" when disguised as a man.		A name based on the play Twelfth Night, written by William Shakespeare. The protagonist, Viola, gives herself the name "Cesario" when disguised as a man.

	==Racing career==		==Racing career==
	===in 2004 ~~(2 years old~~)===
	Cesario would make her maiden debut on December 25th, in a 2-year-old debut 1600 meter race at Hanshin racecourse. She would win her maiden in convincing fashion winning by 1 1/2 lengths, with her next race planned for the new year.		===Two-year-old season (2004)===
	===in 2005 ~~(3 years old~~)===		Cesario would make her maiden debut on December 25th, in a 2-year-old debut 1600 meter race at Hanshin racecourse. She would win her maiden in convincing fashion winning by 1 1/2 lengths, with her next race planned for the new year.

			===Three-year-old season (2005)===
	Cesario would run again in the Kanchiku Sho on January 9th, where she would win by a neck over Admire Fuji, raising expectations for the filly. Her next race would be in March for the G3 Flower Cup, a popular prep race for the Oka Sho. She was an overwhelming favorite at 1.4 odds, and would win the race convincingly by 2 1/2 lengths.		Cesario would run again in the Kanchiku Sho on January 9th, where she would win by a neck over Admire Fuji, raising expectations for the filly. Her next race would be in March for the G3 Flower Cup, a popular prep race for the Oka Sho. She was an overwhelming favorite at 1.4 odds, and would win the race convincingly by 2 1/2 lengths.

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	Cesario's trainer, Katsuhiko Sumii, wanted to run her internationally, after being an assistant trainer for [[IRL:Air Shakur\|Air Shakur]] in his expedition to Europe. He decided to make his first international expedition with Cesario, and registered for the G1 American Oaks at Hollywood Park. By this time in Japanese racing, very few horses had traveled to America, with only recent examples being Taiki Blizzard in 1996 and 1997, and [[IRL:Symboli Rudolf\|Symboli Rudolf]] in 1986. The last Japanese horse to win the US was Hakuchikara in 1959. Sumii would prepare vigourously for the race and took great care in learning US racing and training standards.		Cesario's trainer, Katsuhiko Sumii, wanted to run her internationally, after being an assistant trainer for [[IRL:Air Shakur\|Air Shakur]] in his expedition to Europe. He decided to make his first international expedition with Cesario, and registered for the G1 American Oaks at Hollywood Park. By this time in Japanese racing, very few horses had traveled to America, with only recent examples being Taiki Blizzard in 1996 and 1997, and [[IRL:Symboli Rudolf\|Symboli Rudolf]] in 1986. The last Japanese horse to win the US was Hakuchikara in 1959. Sumii would prepare vigourously for the race and took great care in learning US racing and training standards.

	Cesario would face a competitive international field in the American Oaks; local favorite Mehlor Ainda was an undefeated "super filly' trained by the legendary Robert Frankel, with European challengers in Italian 1000 Guineas winner Silver Cup and Italian Oaks runner up Hallowed Dream. In the race, Cesario would be keen upfront and ran well taking the lead by the 3rd corner. She would begin running away and lengthening her lead by a wide margin. Cesario would win the race by an impressive 4 length margin, and would set a new race record of 1 minute and 59.03 seconds, a record that stands undefeated until 2024 by She Feels Pretty who set a new record of 1 minute and 58.69 seconds. Vic Stauffer would make his iconic call in this race, calling Cesario the "Japanese Superstar". This would be the first time a Japanese horse had won a G1 race in America, and a trailblazing moment for Japanese horses: Cesario's victory inspired many other Japanese horses to enter American races.		Cesario would face a competitive international field in the American Oaks; local favorite Mehlor Ainda was an undefeated "super filly' trained by the legendary Robert Frankel, with European challengers in Italian 1000 Guineas winner Silver Cup and Italian Oaks runner up Hallowed Dream. In the race, Cesario would be keen upfront and ran well taking the lead by the 3rd corner. She would begin running away and lengthening her lead by a wide margin. Cesario would win the race by an impressive 4 length margin, and would set a new race record of 1 minute and 59.03 seconds, a record that stands undefeated until 2024 by She Feels Pretty who set a new record of 1 minute and 58.69 seconds in the Santa Anita Racecourse, due to the Hollywood Racecourse being closed in 2013. Vic Stauffer would make his iconic call in this race, calling Cesario the "Japanese Superstar". This would be the first time a Japanese horse had won a G1 race in America, and a trailblazing moment for Japanese horses: Cesario's victory inspired many other Japanese horses to enter American races.

	After Cesario returned to Japan, it was discovered that she developed suspensory desmitis, and would be sidelined for the rest of 2005. For winning the Japanese and American Oaks, Cesario was awarded the JRA Award for Best Three-Year-Old Filly and Best Horse by a Home-bred Sire.		After Cesario returned to Japan, it was discovered that she developed suspensory desmitis, and would be sidelined for the rest of 2005. For winning the Japanese and American Oaks, Cesario was awarded the JRA Award for Best Three-Year-Old Filly and Best Horse by a Home-bred Sire.
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	==Breeding career==		==Breeding career==
	While Cesario was great as a racehorse, her career as a broodmare would be considered legendary. In 2009, Cesario was bred to [[IRL:Symboli Kris S\|Symboli Kris S]], resulting in [[IRL:Epiphaneia\|Epiphaneia]], a 4 G1 winning horse, including the 2013 Kikuka Sho and 2014 Japan Cup. Epiphaneia would become a champion sire, eventually siring the Triple Tiara winner [[IRL:Daring Tact\|Daring Tact]].		While Cesario was great as a racehorse, her career as a broodmare would be considered legendary. In 2009, Cesario was bred to [[IRL:Symboli Kris S\|Symboli Kris S]], resulting in [[IRL:Epiphaneia\|Epiphaneia]], a 2 G1 winning horse, including the 2013 Kikuka Sho and 2014 Japan Cup. Epiphaneia would become a champion sire, eventually siring the Triple Tiara winner [[IRL:Daring Tact\|Daring Tact]].

	Cesario would be bred to Symboli Kris S again, foaling Rosalind, who while winless as a racehorse, would be the broodmare of the multiple graded winner Authority. Cesario's sixth kid would be Leontes, who would win the G1 Asahi Hai Futurity Stakes, and would go to become a sire of multiple graded winners. Her 9th kid, Saturnalia, would win the G1 Satsuki Sho ~~and Hopeful Stakes~~, and would also become a sire, with his first crop debuting in 2024. Cesario would become the third broodmare in Japanese history to produce 3 G1 winning kids, following Dancing Key and Halwa Sweet. All 3 of her G1 winning kids would become sires, becoming the first broodmare to do so in Japanese history. <ref> [https://www.jbis.jp/horse/0000743110/broodmare/info/ JBIS Database] </ref>		Cesario would be bred to Symboli Kris S again, foaling Rosalind, who while winless as a racehorse, would be the broodmare of the multiple graded winner Authority. Cesario's sixth kid would be Leontes, who would win the G1 Asahi Hai Futurity Stakes in 2015, and would go to become a sire of multiple graded winners. Her 9th kid, Saturnalia, would win the G1 Hopeful Stakes in 2018 and the Satsuki Sho in 2019, and would also become a sire, with his first crop debuting in 2024. Cesario would become the third broodmare in Japanese history to produce 3 G1 winning kids, following Dancing Key and Halwa Sweet. All 3 of her G1 winning kids would become sires, becoming the first broodmare to do so in Japanese history. <ref> [https://www.jbis.jp/horse/0000743110/broodmare/info/ JBIS Database] </ref>

	On February 27th, 2021, Cesario would pass away due to a hemorrhagic shock caused by arterial rupture in the uterus during pregnancy, she was 18 years old. She is buried at Northern Farm located in Abira, Hokkaido.		On February 27th, 2021, Cesario would pass away due to a hemorrhagic shock caused by arterial rupture in the uterus during pregnancy, she was 18 years old. She is buried at Northern Farm located in Abira, Hokkaido.

			==Honors==
			* JRA Award for Best Three-Year-Old Filly (2005)
			* JRA Award for Best Horse By Home-bred Sire (2005)

	==Relationships==		==Relationships==
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	==Pedigree==		==Pedigree==
	{{Pedigree\|name=Cesario (JPN)\|sire=[[IRL:Special Week\|Special Week (JPN)]]\|grand sire=[[IRL:Sunday Silence\|Sunday Silence (USA)]]\|3rd gen sire 1=Halo (USA)\|4th gen sire 1=Hail To Reason (USA)\|4th gen dam 1=Cosmah (USA)\|3rd gen dam 1=Wishing Well (USA)\|4th gen sire 2=Understanding (USA)\|4th gen dam 2=Mountain Flower (USA)\|sire dam=Campaign Girl (JPN)\|3rd gen sire 2=[[IRL:Maruzensky\|Maruzensky (JPN)]]\|4th gen sire 3=Nijinsky (CAN)\|4th gen dam 3=Shill (USA)\|3rd gen dam 2=Lady Shiraoki (JPN)\|4th gen sire 4=Saint Crespin (GB)\|4th gen dam 4=Miss Ashiyagawa (JPN)\|dam=Kirov Premiere (GB)\|dam sire=Sadler's Wells (USA)\|3rd gen sire 3=Northern Dancer (CAN)\|4th gen sire 5=Nearctic (CAN)\|4th gen dam 5=Natalma (USA)\|3rd gen dam 3=Fairy Bridge (USA)\|4th gen sire 6=Bold Reason (USA)\|4th gen dam 6=Special (USA)\|grand dam=Querida (IRE)\|3rd gen sire 4=Habitat (USA)\|4th gen sire 7=Sir Gaylord (USA)\|4th gen dam 7=Little Hut (USA)\|3rd gen dam 4=Principia (FR)\|4th gen sire 8=Le Fabuleux (FR)\|4th gen dam8=Pia (GB)\|family=~~F16~~-a}}		{{Pedigree
			\|name=Cesario (JPN)
			\|sire=[[IRL:Special Week\|Special Week (JPN)]]
			\|grand sire=[[IRL:Sunday Silence\|Sunday Silence (USA)]]
			\|3rd gen sire 1=Halo (USA)
			\|4th gen sire 1=Hail To Reason (USA)
			\|4th gen dam 1=Cosmah (USA)
			\|3rd gen dam 1=Wishing Well (USA)
			\|4th gen sire 2=Understanding (USA)
			\|4th gen dam 2=Mountain Flower (USA)
			\|sire dam=Campaign Girl (JPN)
			\|3rd gen sire 2=[[IRL:Maruzensky\|Maruzensky (JPN)]]
			\|4th gen sire 3=Nijinsky (CAN)
			\|4th gen dam 3=Shill (USA)
			\|3rd gen dam 2=Lady Shiraoki (JPN)
			\|4th gen sire 4=Saint Crespin (GB)
			\|4th gen dam 4=Miss Ashiyagawa (JPN)
			\|dam=Kirov Premiere (GB)
			\|dam sire=Sadler's Wells (USA)
			\|3rd gen sire 3=Northern Dancer (CAN)
			\|4th gen sire 5=Nearctic (CAN)
			\|4th gen dam 5=Natalma (USA)
			\|3rd gen dam 3=Fairy Bridge (USA)
			\|4th gen sire 6=Bold Reason (USA)
			\|4th gen dam 6=Special (USA)
			\|grand dam=Querida (IRE)
			\|3rd gen sire 4=Habitat (USA)
			\|4th gen sire 7=Sir Gaylord (USA)
			\|4th gen dam 7=Little Hut (USA)
			\|3rd gen dam 4=Principia (FR)
			\|4th gen sire 8=Le Fabuleux (FR)
			\|4th gen dam8=Pia (GB)
			\|family=16-a}}

	== Trivia ==		== Trivia ==

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	Cesario's trainer, Katsuhiko Sumii, wanted to run her internationally, after being an assistant trainer for [[IRL:Air Shakur\|Air Shakur]] in his expedition to Europe. He decided to make his first international expedition with Cesario, and registered for the G1 American Oaks at Hollywood Park. By this time in Japanese racing, very few horses had traveled to America, with only recent examples being Taiki Blizzard in 1996 and 1997, and [[IRL:Symboli Rudolf\|Symboli Rudolf]] in 1986. The last Japanese horse to win the US was Hakuchikara in 1959. Sumii would prepare vigourously for the race and took great care in learning US racing and training standards.		Cesario's trainer, Katsuhiko Sumii, wanted to run her internationally, after being an assistant trainer for [[IRL:Air Shakur\|Air Shakur]] in his expedition to Europe. He decided to make his first international expedition with Cesario, and registered for the G1 American Oaks at Hollywood Park. By this time in Japanese racing, very few horses had traveled to America, with only recent examples being Taiki Blizzard in 1996 and 1997, and [[IRL:Symboli Rudolf\|Symboli Rudolf]] in 1986. The last Japanese horse to win the US was Hakuchikara in 1959. Sumii would prepare vigourously for the race and took great care in learning US racing and training standards.

	Cesario would face a competitive international field in the American Oaks; local favorite Mehlor Ainda was an undefeated "super filly' trained by the legendary Robert Frankel, with European challengers in Italian 1000 Guineas winner Silver Cup and Italian Oaks runner up Hallowed Dream. In the race, Cesario would be keen upfront and ran well taking the lead by the 3rd corner. She would begin running away and lengthening her lead by a wide margin. Cesario would win the race by an impressive 4 length margin, and would set a new race record of 1 minute and 59.03 seconds, a record that stands undefeated until 2024 by She Feels Pretty who set a record of 1 minute and 58.69 seconds. Vic Stauffer would make his iconic call in this race, calling Cesario the "Japanese Superstar". This would be the first time a Japanese horse had won a G1 race in America, and a trailblazing moment for Japanese horses: Cesario's victory inspired many other Japanese horses to enter American races.		Cesario would face a competitive international field in the American Oaks; local favorite Mehlor Ainda was an undefeated "super filly' trained by the legendary Robert Frankel, with European challengers in Italian 1000 Guineas winner Silver Cup and Italian Oaks runner up Hallowed Dream. In the race, Cesario would be keen upfront and ran well taking the lead by the 3rd corner. She would begin running away and lengthening her lead by a wide margin. Cesario would win the race by an impressive 4 length margin, and would set a new race record of 1 minute and 59.03 seconds, a record that stands undefeated until 2024 by She Feels Pretty who set a new record of 1 minute and 58.69 seconds. Vic Stauffer would make his iconic call in this race, calling Cesario the "Japanese Superstar". This would be the first time a Japanese horse had won a G1 race in America, and a trailblazing moment for Japanese horses: Cesario's victory inspired many other Japanese horses to enter American races.

	After Cesario returned to Japan, it was discovered that she developed suspensory desmitis, and would be sidelined for the rest of 2005. For winning the Japanese and American Oaks, Cesario was awarded the JRA Award for Best Three-Year-Old Filly and Best Horse by a Home-bred Sire.		After Cesario returned to Japan, it was discovered that she developed suspensory desmitis, and would be sidelined for the rest of 2005. For winning the Japanese and American Oaks, Cesario was awarded the JRA Award for Best Three-Year-Old Filly and Best Horse by a Home-bred Sire.

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	Cesario ran again in the Kanchiku Sho on January 9th, where she won by a neck over Admire Fuji, raising expectations for the filly. Her next race was in March for the G3 Flower Cup, a popular trial race for the Oka Sho. She was an overwhelming favorite at 1.4 odds, and win the race convincingly by 2 1/2 lengths.		Cesario ran again in the Kanchiku Sho on January 9th, where she won by a neck over Admire Fuji, raising expectations for the filly. Her next race was in March for the G3 Flower Cup, a popular trial race for the Oka Sho. She was an overwhelming favorite at 1.4 odds, and win the race convincingly by 2 1/2 lengths.

	Cesario entered the Oka Sho as the slight favorite, with Fillies Revue winner [[IRL:Rhein Kraft\|Rhein Kraft]] and Elfin Stakes winner [[IRL:Air Messiah\|Air Messiah]] just behind her in odds. However, ~~with~~ her main jockey Yuichi Fukunaga ~~being~~ also Rhein Craft's main jockey, jockey Minoru Yoshida took the reins instead for the Oka Sho. In the race, Cesario chased from the back of the pack, to catch Rhein Kraft in the final stretch. Though she was the fastest horse in the final 3 furlongs, Cesario failed to catch Rhein Kraft, losing by ~~only~~ a head.		Cesario entered the Oka Sho as the slight favorite, with Fillies Revue winner [[IRL:Rhein Kraft\|Rhein Kraft]] and Elfin Stakes winner [[IRL:Air Messiah\|Air Messiah]] just behind her in odds. However, since her main jockey Yuichi Fukunaga was also Rhein Craft's main jockey, jockey Minoru Yoshida took the reins instead for the Oka Sho. In the race, Cesario chased from the back of the pack, to catch Rhein Kraft in the final stretch. Though she was the fastest horse in the final 3 furlongs, Cesario failed to catch Rhein Kraft, losing by a head.

	While Rhein Kraft went to challenge the NHK Mile Cup, Cesario's next race was the Japanese Oaks. With the absence of Rhein Kraft, Cesario was the overwhelming favorite in the race, with odds of 1.5. However during the race, Cesario had a troubled trip and stayed near the back of the field for most of the race. By the final stretch, Cesario began to chase down her opponents, and ended up catching Air Messiah by a head to win the Japanese Oaks.<ref>[https://youtu.be/pZOInRfxSt4?si=i4gd1cOBJvw9rtiM JRA Channel]</ref> This win gave [[IRL:Special Week\|Special Week]]'s first G1 victory as a sire, and the first G1 victory for Cesario.		While Rhein Kraft went to challenge the NHK Mile Cup, Cesario's next race was the Japanese Oaks. With the absence of Rhein Kraft, Cesario was the overwhelming favorite in the race, with odds of 1.5. However during the race, Cesario had a troubled trip and stayed near the back of the field for most of the race. By the final stretch, Cesario began to chase down her opponents, and ended up catching Air Messiah by a head to win the Japanese Oaks.<ref>[https://youtu.be/pZOInRfxSt4?si=i4gd1cOBJvw9rtiM JRA Channel]</ref> This win gave [[IRL:Special Week\|Special Week]]'s first G1 victory as a sire, and the first G1 victory for Cesario.

	Cesario's trainer, Katsuhiko Sumii, wanted to run her internationally, after being an assistant trainer for [[IRL:Air Shakur\|Air Shakur]] in his expedition to Europe. He decided to make his first international expedition with Cesario, and registered for the G1 American Oaks at Hollywood Park. By this time in Japanese racing, very few horses had traveled to America, with only recent examples being Taiki Blizzard in 1996 and 1997, and [[IRL:Symboli Rudolf\|Symboli Rudolf]] in 1986. The last Japanese horse to win the US was Hakuchikara in 1959. Sumii prepared vigorously for the race and took great care in learning the American racing and training standards.		Cesario's trainer, Katsuhiko Sumii, wanted to run her internationally, after being an assistant trainer for [[IRL:Air Shakur\|Air Shakur]] in his expedition to Europe. He decided to make his first international expedition with Cesario, and registered for the G1 American Oaks at Hollywood Park. At this time in Japanese racing, very few horses had traveled to America, with the only recent examples being Taiki Blizzard in 1996 and 1997, and [[IRL:Symboli Rudolf\|Symboli Rudolf]] in 1986. The last Japanese horse to win the US was Hakuchikara in 1959. Sumii prepared vigorously for the race and took great care in learning the American racing and training standards.

	Cesario faced a competitive international field in the American Oaks; the local favorite Mehlor Ainda was an undefeated "super filly' trained by the legendary Robert Frankel, with European challengers in Italian 1000 Guineas winner Silver Cup and Italian Oaks runner-up Hallowed Dream. In the race, Cesario was keen upfront and ran well, taking the lead by the 3rd corner. She began running away and lengthening her lead by a wide margin, winning the race by an ~~impressive~~ 4 ~~length margin~~, and set a ~~new~~ race record ~~of 1 minute and 59.03 seconds, a record that stands undefeated~~ until 2024 ~~by She Feels Pretty who set a new record of 1 minute and 58.69 seconds in the~~ Santa Anita ~~Racecourse, due to the~~ Hollywood ~~Racecourse being~~ closed in 2013. Vic Stauffer ~~made his~~ iconic call ~~in this race, calling~~ Cesario the "Japanese Superstar". This was the first time a Japanese-bred and trained horse had won a G1 race in ~~America~~, and a trailblazing moment for Japanese horses: Cesario's victory inspired many other Japanese horses to enter American races.		Cesario faced a competitive international field in the American Oaks; the local favorite Mehlor Ainda was an undefeated "super filly' trained by the legendary Robert Frankel, with European challengers in Italian 1000 Guineas winner Silver Cup and Italian Oaks runner-up Hallowed Dream. In the race, Cesario was keen upfront and ran well, taking the lead by the 3rd corner. She began running away and lengthening her lead by a wide margin, winning the race by an 4 lengths, and set a race record time which was not broken until 2024 at Santa Anita; Hollywood Park closed in 2013 and the race has been run there since. The race is remembered for Vic Stauffer's iconic finish-line call of Cesario as the "Japanese Superstar." This was the first time a Japanese-bred and trained horse had won a G1 race in the United States, and it became a trailblazing moment for Japanese horses; Cesario's victory inspired many other Japanese horses to enter American races.

	After Cesario returned to Japan, it was discovered that she developed suspensory desmitis, and was be sidelined for the rest of 2005. For winning the Japanese and American Oaks, Cesario was awarded the JRA Award for Best Three-Year-Old Filly and Best Horse by a Home-bred Sire.		After Cesario returned to Japan, it was discovered that she developed suspensory desmitis, and was be sidelined for the rest of 2005. For winning the Japanese and American Oaks, Cesario was awarded the JRA Award for Best Three-Year-Old Filly and Best Horse by a Home-bred Sire.

	===Retirement===		===Retirement===
	Cesario recovered from her injuries in the beginning of 2006, and was planned to enter the G1 Victoria Mile. ~~Unfortunately while~~ training, Cesario ended up ~~once~~ again ~~develop~~ suspensory desmitis. Her injuries were chronic, ~~and her owners decided to retire Cesario~~ on April 5th, 2006.		Cesario recovered from her injuries in the beginning of 2006, and was planned to enter the G1 Victoria Mile. While in training, Cesario ended up again developing suspensory desmitis. Her injuries were deemed chronic, so she was retired on April 5th, 2006.

	==Breeding career==		==Breeding career==
	While Cesario was great as a racehorse, her career as a broodmare was considered to be legendary. In 2009, Cesario was bred to [[IRL:Symboli Kris S\|Symboli Kris S]], resulting in [[IRL:Epiphaneia\|Epiphaneia]], a 2 G1 winning horse, ~~including the~~ 2013 Kikuka Sho ~~and~~ 2014 Japan Cup. Epiphaneia would become a champion sire, eventually siring the Triple Tiara winner [[IRL:Daring Tact\|Daring Tact]].		While Cesario was great as a racehorse, her career as a broodmare was considered to be legendary. In 2009, Cesario was bred to [[IRL:Symboli Kris S\|Symboli Kris S]], resulting in [[IRL:Epiphaneia\|Epiphaneia]], a double-G1 winning horse, (2013 Kikuka Sho, 2014 Japan Cup). Epiphaneia would become a champion sire, eventually siring the Triple Tiara winner [[IRL:Daring Tact\|Daring Tact]].

	Cesario was bred to Symboli Kris S again, foaling Rosalind, who while winless as a racehorse, would be the broodmare of the multiple graded winner Authority. Cesario's sixth ~~kid~~ was Leontes, who won the G1 Asahi Hai Futurity Stakes in 2015, and would go to become a sire of multiple graded winners. Her 9th ~~kid~~, Saturnalia, won the G1 Hopeful Stakes in 2018 and the Satsuki Sho in 2019, and would also become a sire, with his first crop debuting in 2024. Cesario would become the third broodmare in Japanese history to produce 3 G1 winning ~~kids~~, following Dancing Key and Halwa Sweet. All 3 of her G1 winning ~~kids~~ would become sires, becoming the first broodmare to do so in Japanese history. <ref> [https://www.jbis.jp/horse/0000743110/broodmare/info/ JBIS Database] </ref> All three have sired at least one G1 winner.		Cesario was bred to Symboli Kris S again, foaling Rosalind, who while winless as a racehorse, would be the broodmare of the multiple graded winner Authority. Cesario's sixth foal was Leontes, who won the G1 Asahi Hai Futurity Stakes in 2015, and would go to become a sire of multiple graded winners. Her 9th foal, Saturnalia, won the G1 Hopeful Stakes in 2018 and the Satsuki Sho in 2019, and would also become a sire, with his first crop debuting in 2024. Cesario would become the third broodmare in Japanese history to produce 3 G1 winning foals, following Dancing Key and Halwa Sweet. All 3 of her G1 winning progeny would become sires, becoming the first broodmare to do so in Japanese history.<ref> [https://www.jbis.jp/horse/0000743110/broodmare/info/ JBIS Database] </ref> All three have sired at least one G1 winner.

	On February 27th, 2021, Cesario would ~~pass away due to~~ a hemorrhagic shock caused by arterial rupture in the uterus during pregnancy~~, she was 18 years old~~. She is buried at Northern Farm located in Abira, Hokkaido.		On February 27th, 2021, at 18 years old, Cesario would suffer a fatal hemorrhagic shock caused by arterial rupture in the uterus during pregnancy. She is buried at Northern Farm located in Abira, Hokkaido.

	==Honors==		==Honors==

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	===Two-year-old season (2004)===		===Two-year-old season (2004)===
	Cesario ~~would make~~ her ~~maiden~~ debut on December 25th, in a 2-year-old debut 1600 meter race at Hanshin racecourse. She ~~would win~~ her ~~maiden~~ in convincing fashion winning by 1 1/2 lengths, with her next race planned for the new year.		Cesario made her debut race on December 25th, in a 2-year-old debut 1600 meter race at Hanshin racecourse. She won her debut race in convincing fashion winning by 1 1/2 lengths, with her next race planned for the new year.

	===Three-year-old season (2005)===		===Three-year-old season (2005)===
	Cesario ~~would run~~ again in the Kanchiku Sho on January 9th, where she ~~would win~~ by a neck over Admire Fuji, raising expectations for the filly. Her next race ~~would be~~ in March for the G3 Flower Cup, a popular ~~prep~~ race for the Oka Sho. She was an overwhelming favorite at 1.4 odds, and ~~would~~ win the race convincingly by 2 1/2 lengths.		Cesario ran again in the Kanchiku Sho on January 9th, where she won by a neck over Admire Fuji, raising expectations for the filly. Her next race was in March for the G3 Flower Cup, a popular trial race for the Oka Sho. She was an overwhelming favorite at 1.4 odds, and win the race convincingly by 2 1/2 lengths.

	Cesario ~~would enter~~ the Oka Sho as the slight favorite, with Fillies Revue winner [[IRL:Rhein Kraft\|Rhein Kraft]] and Elfin Stakes winner [[IRL:Air Messiah\|Air Messiah]] just behind her in odds. In the race, Cesario ~~would chase~~ from the back of the pack, to catch Rhein Kraft in the final stretch. Though she was the fastest horse in the final 3 furlongs, Cesario ~~would fail~~ to catch Rhein Kraft, losing by only a head.		Cesario entered the Oka Sho as the slight favorite, with Fillies Revue winner [[IRL:Rhein Kraft\|Rhein Kraft]] and Elfin Stakes winner [[IRL:Air Messiah\|Air Messiah]] just behind her in odds. However, with her main jockey Yuichi Fukunaga being also Rhein Craft's main jockey, jockey Minoru Yoshida took the reins instead for the Oka Sho. In the race, Cesario chased from the back of the pack, to catch Rhein Kraft in the final stretch. Though she was the fastest horse in the final 3 furlongs, Cesario failed to catch Rhein Kraft, losing by only a head.

	While Rhein Kraft ~~would go~~ to challenge the NHK Mile Cup, Cesario's next race ~~would be~~ the Japanese Oaks. With the absence of Rhein Kraft, Cesario ~~would be an~~ overwhelming favorite in the race, with odds of 1.5. However during the race, Cesario ~~would have~~ a troubled trip and ~~would be~~ near the back of the field for most of the race. By the final stretch, Cesario ~~would begin~~ to chase down her opponents, and ~~would end~~ up catching Air Messiah by a head to win the Japanese Oaks.<ref>[https://youtu.be/pZOInRfxSt4?si=i4gd1cOBJvw9rtiM JRA Channel]</ref> This win ~~would give~~ [[IRL:Special Week\|Special Week]]'s first G1 victory as a sire, and the first G1 victory for Cesario.		While Rhein Kraft went to challenge the NHK Mile Cup, Cesario's next race was the Japanese Oaks. With the absence of Rhein Kraft, Cesario was the overwhelming favorite in the race, with odds of 1.5. However during the race, Cesario had a troubled trip and stayed near the back of the field for most of the race. By the final stretch, Cesario began to chase down her opponents, and ended up catching Air Messiah by a head to win the Japanese Oaks.<ref>[https://youtu.be/pZOInRfxSt4?si=i4gd1cOBJvw9rtiM JRA Channel]</ref> This win gave [[IRL:Special Week\|Special Week]]'s first G1 victory as a sire, and the first G1 victory for Cesario.

	Cesario's trainer, Katsuhiko Sumii, wanted to run her internationally, after being an assistant trainer for [[IRL:Air Shakur\|Air Shakur]] in his expedition to Europe. He decided to make his first international expedition with Cesario, and registered for the G1 American Oaks at Hollywood Park. By this time in Japanese racing, very few horses had traveled to America, with only recent examples being Taiki Blizzard in 1996 and 1997, and [[IRL:Symboli Rudolf\|Symboli Rudolf]] in 1986. The last Japanese horse to win the US was Hakuchikara in 1959. Sumii ~~would prepare vigourously~~ for the race and took great care in learning US racing and training standards.		Cesario's trainer, Katsuhiko Sumii, wanted to run her internationally, after being an assistant trainer for [[IRL:Air Shakur\|Air Shakur]] in his expedition to Europe. He decided to make his first international expedition with Cesario, and registered for the G1 American Oaks at Hollywood Park. By this time in Japanese racing, very few horses had traveled to America, with only recent examples being Taiki Blizzard in 1996 and 1997, and [[IRL:Symboli Rudolf\|Symboli Rudolf]] in 1986. The last Japanese horse to win the US was Hakuchikara in 1959. Sumii prepared vigorously for the race and took great care in learning the American racing and training standards.

	Cesario ~~would face~~ a competitive international field in the American Oaks; local favorite Mehlor Ainda was an undefeated "super filly' trained by the legendary Robert Frankel, with European challengers in Italian 1000 Guineas winner Silver Cup and Italian Oaks runner up Hallowed Dream. In the race, Cesario ~~would be~~ keen upfront and ran well taking the lead by the 3rd corner. She ~~would begin~~ running away and lengthening her lead by a wide margin~~. Cesario would win~~ the race by an impressive 4 length margin, and ~~would~~ set a new race record of 1 minute and 59.03 seconds, a record that stands undefeated until 2024 by She Feels Pretty who set a new record of 1 minute and 58.69 seconds in the Santa Anita Racecourse, due to the Hollywood Racecourse being closed in 2013. Vic Stauffer ~~would make~~ his iconic call in this race, calling Cesario the "Japanese Superstar". This ~~would be~~ the first time a Japanese horse had won a G1 race in America, and a trailblazing moment for Japanese horses: Cesario's victory inspired many other Japanese horses to enter American races.		Cesario faced a competitive international field in the American Oaks; the local favorite Mehlor Ainda was an undefeated "super filly' trained by the legendary Robert Frankel, with European challengers in Italian 1000 Guineas winner Silver Cup and Italian Oaks runner-up Hallowed Dream. In the race, Cesario was keen upfront and ran well, taking the lead by the 3rd corner. She began running away and lengthening her lead by a wide margin, winning the race by an impressive 4 length margin, and set a new race record of 1 minute and 59.03 seconds, a record that stands undefeated until 2024 by She Feels Pretty who set a new record of 1 minute and 58.69 seconds in the Santa Anita Racecourse, due to the Hollywood Racecourse being closed in 2013. Vic Stauffer made his iconic call in this race, calling Cesario the "Japanese Superstar". This was the first time a Japanese-bred and trained horse had won a G1 race in America, and a trailblazing moment for Japanese horses: Cesario's victory inspired many other Japanese horses to enter American races.

	After Cesario returned to Japan, it was discovered that she developed suspensory desmitis, and ~~would~~ be sidelined for the rest of 2005. For winning the Japanese and American Oaks, Cesario was awarded the JRA Award for Best Three-Year-Old Filly and Best Horse by a Home-bred Sire.		After Cesario returned to Japan, it was discovered that she developed suspensory desmitis, and was be sidelined for the rest of 2005. For winning the Japanese and American Oaks, Cesario was awarded the JRA Award for Best Three-Year-Old Filly and Best Horse by a Home-bred Sire.

	===Retirement===		===Retirement===
	Cesario ~~would recover~~ from her injuries in the beginning of 2006, and was planned to enter the G1 Victoria Mile. Unfortunately while training, Cesario ~~would~~ once again develop suspensory desmitis. Her injuries were chronic, and her owners decided to retire Cesario on April 5th, 2006.		Cesario recovered from her injuries in the beginning of 2006, and was planned to enter the G1 Victoria Mile. Unfortunately while training, Cesario ended up once again develop suspensory desmitis. Her injuries were chronic, and her owners decided to retire Cesario on April 5th, 2006.

	==Breeding career==		==Breeding career==
	While Cesario was great as a racehorse, her career as a broodmare ~~would~~ be ~~considered~~ legendary. In 2009, Cesario was bred to [[IRL:Symboli Kris S\|Symboli Kris S]], resulting in [[IRL:Epiphaneia\|Epiphaneia]], a 2 G1 winning horse, including the 2013 Kikuka Sho and 2014 Japan Cup. Epiphaneia would become a champion sire, eventually siring the Triple Tiara winner [[IRL:Daring Tact\|Daring Tact]].		While Cesario was great as a racehorse, her career as a broodmare was considered to be legendary. In 2009, Cesario was bred to [[IRL:Symboli Kris S\|Symboli Kris S]], resulting in [[IRL:Epiphaneia\|Epiphaneia]], a 2 G1 winning horse, including the 2013 Kikuka Sho and 2014 Japan Cup. Epiphaneia would become a champion sire, eventually siring the Triple Tiara winner [[IRL:Daring Tact\|Daring Tact]].

	Cesario ~~would be~~ bred to Symboli Kris S again, foaling Rosalind, who while winless as a racehorse, would be the broodmare of the multiple graded winner Authority. Cesario's sixth kid ~~would be~~ Leontes, who ~~would win~~ the G1 Asahi Hai Futurity Stakes in 2015, and would go to become a sire of multiple graded winners. Her 9th kid, Saturnalia, ~~would win~~ the G1 Hopeful Stakes in 2018 and the Satsuki Sho in 2019, and would also become a sire, with his first crop debuting in 2024. Cesario would become the third broodmare in Japanese history to produce 3 G1 winning kids, following Dancing Key and Halwa Sweet. All 3 of her G1 winning kids would become sires, becoming the first broodmare to do so in Japanese history. <ref> [https://www.jbis.jp/horse/0000743110/broodmare/info/ JBIS Database] </ref> All three have sired at least one G1 winner.		Cesario was bred to Symboli Kris S again, foaling Rosalind, who while winless as a racehorse, would be the broodmare of the multiple graded winner Authority. Cesario's sixth kid was Leontes, who won the G1 Asahi Hai Futurity Stakes in 2015, and would go to become a sire of multiple graded winners. Her 9th kid, Saturnalia, won the G1 Hopeful Stakes in 2018 and the Satsuki Sho in 2019, and would also become a sire, with his first crop debuting in 2024. Cesario would become the third broodmare in Japanese history to produce 3 G1 winning kids, following Dancing Key and Halwa Sweet. All 3 of her G1 winning kids would become sires, becoming the first broodmare to do so in Japanese history. <ref> [https://www.jbis.jp/horse/0000743110/broodmare/info/ JBIS Database] </ref> All three have sired at least one G1 winner.

	On February 27th, 2021, Cesario would pass away due to a hemorrhagic shock caused by arterial rupture in the uterus during pregnancy, she was 18 years old. She is buried at Northern Farm located in Abira, Hokkaido.		On February 27th, 2021, Cesario would pass away due to a hemorrhagic shock caused by arterial rupture in the uterus during pregnancy, she was 18 years old. She is buried at Northern Farm located in Abira, Hokkaido.