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	*Dream Journey was stated to dislike grey horses, as there's an anecdote that he fiercely threatened [[IRL:Kurofune\|Kurofune]] in particular.<ref name=":0" />		*Dream Journey was stated to dislike grey horses, as there's an anecdote that he fiercely threatened [[IRL:Kurofune\|Kurofune]] in particular.<ref name=":0" />
	**This quirk was something that was coincidentally shared with his father, Stay Gold, as he feared grey horses due to being kicked by Point Flag (the dam of [[IRL:Gold Ship\|Gold Ship]]) on multiple occasions while mating.		**This quirk was something that was coincidentally shared with his father, Stay Gold, as he feared grey horses due to being kicked by Point Flag (the dam of [[IRL:Gold Ship\|Gold Ship]]) on multiple occasions while mating.
			* Despite his notoriously aggressive temperament, Dream Journey was also known to have formed close bonds with several horses.
			** He was particularly close to his younger full-brother [[IRL:Orfevre\|Orfevre]], and the two were often seen together after retirement.
			** He also got along well with his stablemate [[IRL:Tosen Jordan\|Tosen Jordan]], who was often described as following Dream Journey around the stable.
			** Although Dance in the Dark<ref>https://en.netkeiba.com/db/horse/1993109188/</ref>, a son of [[IRL:Sunday Silence\|Sunday Silence]], was not his biological sire, Dream Journey reportedly regarded him as a father figure after the stallion had previously been bred to his dam, Oriental Art.
			** Dream Journey was also said to share a unique bond with [[IRL:Buena Vista\|Buena Vista]], which was believed to have developed through their long-standing rivalry on the racetrack.
	*Dream Journey used to enjoy breaking people's spirits by slowly cornering staff members before biting them in the neck area near the arteries. However, his caretakers reported that he will be in a good mood and become easier to handle after being visited by Ikezoe, which is ironic given that Dream Journey also bit Ikezoe near the artery and caused him to bleed profusely.		*Dream Journey used to enjoy breaking people's spirits by slowly cornering staff members before biting them in the neck area near the arteries. However, his caretakers reported that he will be in a good mood and become easier to handle after being visited by Ikezoe, which is ironic given that Dream Journey also bit Ikezoe near the artery and caused him to bleed profusely.
	**Despite this, Ikezoe praised Dream Journey's intelligence, believing that although he bit him near the carotid artery and caused severe bleeding, the horse deliberately avoided biting the artery itself.		**Despite this, Ikezoe praised Dream Journey's intelligence, believing that although he bit him near the carotid artery and caused severe bleeding, the horse deliberately avoided biting the artery itself.

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	*** Take was even said to be appalled by Ikezoe's experiences in handling the horse, such as letting the horse bite him to survive, and the measures the team used to manage him.		*** Take was even said to be appalled by Ikezoe's experiences in handling the horse, such as letting the horse bite him to survive, and the measures the team used to manage him.
	*Dream Journey was stated to dislike grey horses, as there's an anecdote that he fiercely threatened [[IRL:Kurofune\|Kurofune]] in particular.<ref name=":0" />		*Dream Journey was stated to dislike grey horses, as there's an anecdote that he fiercely threatened [[IRL:Kurofune\|Kurofune]] in particular.<ref name=":0" />
	**This quirk was something that was coincidentally shared with his father, Stay Gold, as he feared grey horses due to being kicked by Point Flag (the dam of Gold Ship) on multiple occasions while mating.		**This quirk was something that was coincidentally shared with his father, Stay Gold, as he feared grey horses due to being kicked by Point Flag (the dam of [[IRL:Gold Ship\|Gold Ship]]) on multiple occasions while mating.
	*Dream Journey used to enjoy breaking people's spirits by slowly cornering staff members before biting them in the neck area near the arteries. However, his caretakers reported that he will be in a good mood and become easier to handle after being visited by Ikezoe, which is ironic given that Dream Journey also bit Ikezoe near the artery and caused him to bleed profusely.		*Dream Journey used to enjoy breaking people's spirits by slowly cornering staff members before biting them in the neck area near the arteries. However, his caretakers reported that he will be in a good mood and become easier to handle after being visited by Ikezoe, which is ironic given that Dream Journey also bit Ikezoe near the artery and caused him to bleed profusely.
	**Despite this, Ikezoe praised Dream Journey's intelligence, believing that although he bit him near the carotid artery and caused severe bleeding, the horse deliberately avoided biting the artery itself.		**Despite this, Ikezoe praised Dream Journey's intelligence, believing that although he bit him near the carotid artery and caused severe bleeding, the horse deliberately avoided biting the artery itself.

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	* Dream Journey became the lightest horse ever to win the 2006 Asahi Hai Futurity Stakes, weighing just 416 kg at the time of his victory. Three years later, he won the 2009 Takarazuka Kinen and Arima Kinen, becoming the sixth Japanese horse since 1984 to complete the Grand Prix double in a single year. His victory in the Arima Kinen came at a body weight on just 426 kg, making him the lightest winner of the race. These achievements earned him the 2009 JRA Award for Best Older Male Horse.		* Dream Journey became the lightest horse ever to win the 2006 Asahi Hai Futurity Stakes, weighing just 416 kg at the time of his victory. Three years later, he won the 2009 Takarazuka Kinen and Arima Kinen, becoming the sixth Japanese horse since 1984 to complete the Grand Prix double in a single year. His victory in the Arima Kinen came at a body weight on just 426 kg, making him the lightest winner of the race. These achievements earned him the 2009 JRA Award for Best Older Male Horse.
	** His success greatly elevated the reputations of both his sire, [[IRL:Stay Gold\|Stay Gold]], and his dam, Oriental Art<ref>https://en.netkeiba.com/db/horse/1997103540/</ref>. Stay Gold's popularity as a stallion surged following Dream Journey's top-level success, while Oriental Art later became one of Japan's most celebrated broodmares after producing both Dream Journey and [[IRL:Orfevre\|Orfevre]].<ref>https://www.jbis.jp/horse/0000316406/broodmare/info/</ref>		** His success greatly elevated the reputations of both his sire, [[IRL:Stay Gold\|Stay Gold]], and his dam, Oriental Art<ref>https://en.netkeiba.com/db/horse/1997103540/</ref>. Stay Gold's popularity as a stallion surged following Dream Journey's top-level success, while Oriental Art later became one of Japan's most celebrated broodmares after producing both Dream Journey and [[IRL:Orfevre\|Orfevre]].<ref>https://www.jbis.jp/horse/0000316406/broodmare/info/</ref>
			** As major races approached, Dream Journey would reportedly put himself on a diet. Prior to the 2006 Fuyo Stakes, his body weight dropped from 426 kg to just 416 kg (-10 kg), a weight he would later carry into his victory in the 2006 Asahi Hai Futurity Stakes.<ref>https://www.jbis.jp/horse/0000804714/record/all/</ref>
	* Kenichi Ikezoe was Dream Journey's main jockey throughout his career, as he was famously known to handle temperamental horses, which includes Dream Journey's full-brother Orfevre.		* Kenichi Ikezoe was Dream Journey's main jockey throughout his career, as he was famously known to handle temperamental horses, which includes Dream Journey's full-brother Orfevre.
	** In addition to having ridden on the two brothers, Ikezoe had also ridden on their dam - Oriental Art while she was still active.		** In addition to having ridden on the two brothers, Ikezoe had also ridden on their dam - Oriental Art while she was still active.

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	== Trivia ==		== Trivia ==
	* Dream Journey became the lightest horse ever to win the 2006 Asahi Hai Futurity Stakes, weighing just 416 kg at the time of his victory. Three years later, he ~~also captured~~ the 2009 Arima Kinen ~~while weighing only 426 kg~~, ~~and together with his~~ victory in the ~~2009 Takarazuka~~ Kinen, earned the 2009 JRA Award for Best Older Male Horse.		* Dream Journey became the lightest horse ever to win the 2006 Asahi Hai Futurity Stakes, weighing just 416 kg at the time of his victory. Three years later, he won the 2009 Takarazuka Kinen and Arima Kinen, becoming the sixth Japanese horse since 1984 to complete the Grand Prix double in a single year. His victory in the Arima Kinen came at a body weight on just 426 kg, making him the lightest winner of the race. These achievements earned him the 2009 JRA Award for Best Older Male Horse.
	** His success greatly elevated the reputations of both his sire, [[IRL:Stay Gold\|Stay Gold]], and his dam, Oriental Art<ref>https://en.netkeiba.com/db/horse/1997103540/</ref>. Stay Gold's popularity as a stallion surged following Dream Journey's top-level success, while Oriental Art later became one of Japan's most celebrated broodmares after producing both Dream Journey and [[IRL:Orfevre\|Orfevre]].<ref>https://www.jbis.jp/horse/0000316406/broodmare/info/</ref>		** His success greatly elevated the reputations of both his sire, [[IRL:Stay Gold\|Stay Gold]], and his dam, Oriental Art<ref>https://en.netkeiba.com/db/horse/1997103540/</ref>. Stay Gold's popularity as a stallion surged following Dream Journey's top-level success, while Oriental Art later became one of Japan's most celebrated broodmares after producing both Dream Journey and [[IRL:Orfevre\|Orfevre]].<ref>https://www.jbis.jp/horse/0000316406/broodmare/info/</ref>
	* Kenichi Ikezoe was Dream Journey's main jockey throughout his career, as he was famously known to handle temperamental horses, which includes Dream Journey's full-brother Orfevre.		* Kenichi Ikezoe was Dream Journey's main jockey throughout his career, as he was famously known to handle temperamental horses, which includes Dream Journey's full-brother Orfevre.

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	== Trivia ==		== Trivia ==
	* Dream Journey became the lightest horse ever to win the 2006 Asahi Hai Futurity Stakes, weighing just 416 kg at the time of his victory. Three years later, he also captured the 2009 Arima Kinen while weighing only 426 kg, and together with his victory in the 2009 Takarazuka Kinen, earned the 2009 JRA Award for Best Older Male Horse.		* Dream Journey became the lightest horse ever to win the 2006 Asahi Hai Futurity Stakes, weighing just 416 kg at the time of his victory. Three years later, he also captured the 2009 Arima Kinen while weighing only 426 kg, and together with his victory in the 2009 Takarazuka Kinen, earned the 2009 JRA Award for Best Older Male Horse.
	** His success greatly elevated the reputations of both his sire, [[IRL:Stay Gold\|Stay Gold]], and his dam, Oriental Art<ref>https://en.netkeiba.com/db/horse/1997103540/</ref>. Stay Gold's popularity as a stallion surged following Dream Journey's top-level success, while Oriental Art later became one of Japan's most celebrated broodmares after producing both Dream Journey and Orfevre.<ref>https://www.jbis.jp/horse/0000316406/broodmare/info/</ref>		** His success greatly elevated the reputations of both his sire, [[IRL:Stay Gold\|Stay Gold]], and his dam, Oriental Art<ref>https://en.netkeiba.com/db/horse/1997103540/</ref>. Stay Gold's popularity as a stallion surged following Dream Journey's top-level success, while Oriental Art later became one of Japan's most celebrated broodmares after producing both Dream Journey and [[IRL:Orfevre\|Orfevre]].<ref>https://www.jbis.jp/horse/0000316406/broodmare/info/</ref>
	* Kenichi Ikezoe was Dream Journey's main jockey throughout his career, as he was famously known to handle temperamental horses, which includes Dream Journey's full-brother Orfevre.		* Kenichi Ikezoe was Dream Journey's main jockey throughout his career, as he was famously known to handle temperamental horses, which includes Dream Journey's full-brother Orfevre.
	** In addition to having ridden on the two brothers, Ikezoe had also ridden on their dam - Oriental Art while she was still active.		** In addition to having ridden on the two brothers, Ikezoe had also ridden on their dam - Oriental Art while she was still active.

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	== Trivia ==		== Trivia ==
			* Dream Journey became the lightest horse ever to win the 2006 Asahi Hai Futurity Stakes, weighing just 416 kg at the time of his victory. Three years later, he also captured the 2009 Arima Kinen while weighing only 426 kg, and together with his victory in the 2009 Takarazuka Kinen, earned the 2009 JRA Award for Best Older Male Horse.
			** His success greatly elevated the reputations of both his sire, [[IRL:Stay Gold\|Stay Gold]], and his dam, Oriental Art<ref>https://en.netkeiba.com/db/horse/1997103540/</ref>. Stay Gold's popularity as a stallion surged following Dream Journey's top-level success, while Oriental Art later became one of Japan's most celebrated broodmares after producing both Dream Journey and Orfevre.<ref>https://www.jbis.jp/horse/0000316406/broodmare/info/</ref>
	* Kenichi Ikezoe was Dream Journey's main jockey throughout his career, as he was famously known to handle temperamental horses, which includes Dream Journey's full-brother Orfevre.		* Kenichi Ikezoe was Dream Journey's main jockey throughout his career, as he was famously known to handle temperamental horses, which includes Dream Journey's full-brother Orfevre.
	** In addition to having ridden on the two brothers, Ikezoe had also ridden on their dam - Oriental Art while she was still active.		** In addition to having ridden on the two brothers, Ikezoe had also ridden on their dam - Oriental Art while she was still active.
	* Ikezoe reportedly said that he had a temperament even worse than his full-brother Orfevre, stating that he “attacks with the intent to kill”, while stating that other temperamental horses he had ridden were just "messing with him for fun", from their perspective. He also mentioned that outsiders are not permitted to visit Dream Journey, as his horrible temperament may put their lives at risk.<ref name=":0">https://w.atwiki.jp/aniwotawiki/pages/9710.html</ref>		* Ikezoe reportedly said that he had a temperament even worse than his full-brother Orfevre, stating that he “attacks with the intent to kill”, while stating that other temperamental horses he had ridden were just "messing with him for fun", from their perspective. He also mentioned that outsiders are not permitted to visit Dream Journey, as his horrible temperament may put their lives at risk.<ref name=":0">https://w.atwiki.jp/aniwotawiki/pages/9710.html</ref>
	** Dream Journey was also known to lash out at Ikezoe, even attempting to kick him on one occasion, further reinforcing Ikezoe's remark that the horse "attacks with the intent to kill".		** Dream Journey was also known to lash out at Ikezoe, even attempting to kick him on one occasion, further reinforcing Ikezoe's remark that the horse "attacks with the intent to kill".
	** This characteristic is common of [[Stay Gold]]'s “Golden Family” of offspring, many of whom had quirky or difficult temperaments.		** This characteristic is common of [[IRL:Stay Gold\|Stay Gold]]'s “Golden Family” of offspring, many of whom had quirky or difficult temperaments.
	*** Dream Journey was stated to be far worse than Stay Gold in terms of aggressive temperament, only being outmatched by his great-grandsire Halo.		*** Dream Journey was stated to be far worse than Stay Gold in terms of aggressive temperament, only being outmatched by his great-grandsire Halo.
	** During transportation, sedation is not a choice, but a requirement when it comes to Dream Journey, due to his horrible temper.		** During transportation, sedation is not a choice, but a requirement when it comes to Dream Journey, due to his horrible temper.

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	** In addition to having ridden on the two brothers, Ikezoe had also ridden on their dam - Oriental Art while she was still active.		** In addition to having ridden on the two brothers, Ikezoe had also ridden on their dam - Oriental Art while she was still active.
	* Ikezoe reportedly said that he had a temperament even worse than his full-brother Orfevre, stating that he “attacks with the intent to kill”, while stating that other temperamental horses he had ridden were just "messing with him for fun", from their perspective. He also mentioned that outsiders are not permitted to visit Dream Journey, as his horrible temperament may put their lives at risk.<ref name=":0">https://w.atwiki.jp/aniwotawiki/pages/9710.html</ref>		* Ikezoe reportedly said that he had a temperament even worse than his full-brother Orfevre, stating that he “attacks with the intent to kill”, while stating that other temperamental horses he had ridden were just "messing with him for fun", from their perspective. He also mentioned that outsiders are not permitted to visit Dream Journey, as his horrible temperament may put their lives at risk.<ref name=":0">https://w.atwiki.jp/aniwotawiki/pages/9710.html</ref>
	** Dream Journey was also known to lash out at ~~ikezoe~~, even attempting to kick him on one occasion, further reinforcing ~~ikezoe~~'s remark that the horse "attacks with the intent to kill".		** Dream Journey was also known to lash out at Ikezoe, even attempting to kick him on one occasion, further reinforcing Ikezoe's remark that the horse "attacks with the intent to kill".
	** This characteristic is common of [[Stay Gold]]'s “Golden Family” of offspring, many of whom had quirky or difficult temperaments.		** This characteristic is common of [[Stay Gold]]'s “Golden Family” of offspring, many of whom had quirky or difficult temperaments.
	*** Dream Journey was stated to be far worse than Stay Gold in terms of aggressive temperament, only being outmatched by his great-grandsire Halo.		*** Dream Journey was stated to be far worse than Stay Gold in terms of aggressive temperament, only being outmatched by his great-grandsire Halo.

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	* Kenichi Ikezoe was Dream Journey's main jockey throughout his career, as he was famously known to handle temperamental horses, which includes Dream Journey's full-brother Orfevre.		* Kenichi Ikezoe was Dream Journey's main jockey throughout his career, as he was famously known to handle temperamental horses, which includes Dream Journey's full-brother Orfevre.
	** In addition to having ridden on the two brothers, Ikezoe had also ridden on their dam - Oriental Art while she was still active.		** In addition to having ridden on the two brothers, Ikezoe had also ridden on their dam - Oriental Art while she was still active.
	* Ikezoe reportedly said that he had a temperament even worse than his full-brother Orfevre, stating that he “attacks with the intent to kill”, while stating that other temperamental horses he had ridden were just "messing with him for fun", from their perspective. He also mentioned that outsiders are not permitted to visit Dream Journey, as his horrible temperament may put their lives at risk.<ref name=":0">https://w.atwiki.jp/aniwotawiki/pages/9710.html</ref>		* Ikezoe reportedly said that he had a temperament even worse than his full-brother Orfevre, stating that he “attacks with the intent to kill”, while stating that other temperamental horses he had ridden were just "messing with him for fun", from their perspective. He also mentioned that outsiders are not permitted to visit Dream Journey, as his horrible temperament may put their lives at risk.<ref name=":0">https://w.atwiki.jp/aniwotawiki/pages/9710.html</ref>
			** Dream Journey was also known to lash out at ikezoe, even attempting to kick him on one occasion, further reinforcing ikezoe's remark that the horse "attacks with the intent to kill".
	** This characteristic is common of [[Stay Gold]]'s “Golden Family” of offspring, many of whom had quirky or difficult temperaments.		** This characteristic is common of [[Stay Gold]]'s “Golden Family” of offspring, many of whom had quirky or difficult temperaments.
	*** Dream Journey was stated to be far worse than Stay Gold in terms of aggressive temperament, only being outmatched by his great-grandsire Halo.		*** Dream Journey was stated to be far worse than Stay Gold in terms of aggressive temperament, only being outmatched by his great-grandsire Halo.

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	**This quirk was something that was coincidentally shared with his father, Stay Gold, as he feared grey horses due to being kicked by Point Flag (the dam of Gold Ship) on multiple occasions while mating.		**This quirk was something that was coincidentally shared with his father, Stay Gold, as he feared grey horses due to being kicked by Point Flag (the dam of Gold Ship) on multiple occasions while mating.
	*Dream Journey used to enjoy breaking people's spirits by slowly cornering staff members before biting them in the neck area near the arteries. However, his caretakers reported that he will be in a good mood and become easier to handle after being visited by Ikezoe, which is ironic given that Dream Journey also bit Ikezoe near the artery and caused him to bleed profusely.		*Dream Journey used to enjoy breaking people's spirits by slowly cornering staff members before biting them in the neck area near the arteries. However, his caretakers reported that he will be in a good mood and become easier to handle after being visited by Ikezoe, which is ironic given that Dream Journey also bit Ikezoe near the artery and caused him to bleed profusely.
			**Despite this, Ikezoe praised Dream Journey's intelligence, believing that although he bit him near the carotid artery and caused severe bleeding, the horse deliberately avoided biting the artery itself.
	*Ikezoe still fears Dream Journey to this day, as when he visited the brothers in their retirement, he still stayed close to and petted Orfevre even after a kick with his front leg. However, he kept his distance with Dream Journey, even mumbling "he might kill me".		*Ikezoe still fears Dream Journey to this day, as when he visited the brothers in their retirement, he still stayed close to and petted Orfevre even after a kick with his front leg. However, he kept his distance with Dream Journey, even mumbling "he might kill me".
			**During their 2022 reunion, Dream Journey still showed his dislike whenever Ikezoe touched him.
	**In his latest visit, Ikezoe went as far to play with Orfevre's tongue<ref>https://www.instagram.com/p/DODdO9QE6on/?img_index=10</ref>, but only mustered enough courage to pet Dream Journey.<ref>https://www.instagram.com/p/DODdO9QE6on/?img_index=11</ref>		**In his latest visit, Ikezoe went as far to play with Orfevre's tongue<ref>https://www.instagram.com/p/DODdO9QE6on/?img_index=10</ref>, but only mustered enough courage to pet Dream Journey.<ref>https://www.instagram.com/p/DODdO9QE6on/?img_index=11</ref>
	* Dream Journey eats his hay with water. His brother, Orfevre, also does this, and both of them inherited this trait from Stay Gold.<ref> https://www.sponichi.co.jp/gamble/news/2013/05/25/articles/K20130525005871530.html</ref>		* Dream Journey eats his hay with water. His brother, Orfevre, also does this, and both of them inherited this trait from Stay Gold.<ref> https://www.sponichi.co.jp/gamble/news/2013/05/25/articles/K20130525005871530.html</ref>

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	** In addition to having ridden on the two brothers, Ikezoe had also ridden on their dam - Oriental Art while she was still active.		** In addition to having ridden on the two brothers, Ikezoe had also ridden on their dam - Oriental Art while she was still active.
	* Ikezoe reportedly said that he had a temperament even worse than his full-brother Orfevre, stating that he “attacks with the intent to kill”, while stating that other temperamental horses he had ridden were just "messing with him for fun", from their perspective. He also mentioned that outsiders are not permitted to visit Dream Journey, as his horrible temperament may put their lives at risk.<ref name=":0">https://w.atwiki.jp/aniwotawiki/pages/9710.html</ref>		* Ikezoe reportedly said that he had a temperament even worse than his full-brother Orfevre, stating that he “attacks with the intent to kill”, while stating that other temperamental horses he had ridden were just "messing with him for fun", from their perspective. He also mentioned that outsiders are not permitted to visit Dream Journey, as his horrible temperament may put their lives at risk.<ref name=":0">https://w.atwiki.jp/aniwotawiki/pages/9710.html</ref>
	** Dream Journey ~~was~~ also known to lash out at Ikezoe, even attempting to kick him on one occasion, further reinforcing Ikezoe's remark that the horse "attacks with the intent to kill".		** Dream Journey is also known to lash out at Ikezoe, even attempting to kick him on one occasion, further reinforcing Ikezoe's remark that the horse "attacks with the intent to kill".
	** This characteristic is common of [[IRL:Stay Gold\|Stay Gold]]'s “Golden Family” of offspring, many of whom had quirky or difficult temperaments.		** This characteristic is common of [[IRL:Stay Gold\|Stay Gold]]'s “Golden Family” of offspring, many of whom had quirky or difficult temperaments.
	*** Dream Journey ~~was~~ stated to be far worse than Stay Gold in terms of aggressive temperament, only being outmatched by his great-grandsire Halo.		*** Dream Journey is stated to be far worse than Stay Gold in terms of aggressive temperament, only being outmatched by his great-grandsire Halo.
	** During transportation, sedation is not a choice, but a requirement when it comes to Dream Journey, due to his horrible temper.		** During transportation, sedation is not a choice, but a requirement when it comes to Dream Journey, due to his horrible temper.
	** Dream Journey's temperament was so bad to the point where Yutaka Take, one of the best jockeys in Japanese racing history and the jockey of his sire Stay Gold, was unable to handle him.		** Dream Journey's temperament was so bad to the point where Yutaka Take, one of the best jockeys in Japanese racing history and the jockey of his sire Stay Gold, was unable to handle him.
	*** The difference between Take's handling with the two horses is that while he could foster a bond with Stay Gold who he considered as selfish, as the horse only acted upon whims and was only playfully malicious, which paid off in them winning the Hong Kong Vase, he was unable to do the same with Dream Journey as the horse was not just difficult, but straight up malevolent, truly intending to kill, which was at odds with Take's philosophy of building mutual bonds.		*** The difference between Take's handling with the two horses is that while he could foster a bond with Stay Gold who he considered as selfish, as the horse only acted upon whims and was only playfully malicious, which paid off in them winning the Hong Kong Vase, he was unable to do the same with Dream Journey as the horse was not just difficult, but straight up malevolent, truly intending to kill, which was at odds with Take's philosophy of building mutual bonds.
	*** Take was even said to be appalled by Ikezoe's experiences in handling the horse, such as letting the horse bite him to survive, and the measures the team used to manage him.		*** Take was even said to be appalled by Ikezoe's experiences in handling the horse, such as letting the horse bite him to survive, and the measures the team used to manage him.
	*Dream Journey ~~was~~ stated to dislike grey horses, as there's an anecdote that he fiercely threatened [[IRL:Kurofune\|Kurofune]] in particular.<ref name=":0" />		*Dream Journey is stated to dislike grey horses, as there's an anecdote that he fiercely threatened [[IRL:Kurofune\|Kurofune]] in particular.<ref name=":0" />
	**This quirk ~~was~~ something that was coincidentally shared with his father, Stay Gold, as he feared grey horses due to being kicked by Point Flag (the dam of [[IRL:Gold Ship\|Gold Ship]]) on multiple occasions while mating.		**This quirk is something that was coincidentally shared with his father, Stay Gold, as he feared grey horses due to being kicked by Point Flag (the dam of [[IRL:Gold Ship\|Gold Ship]]) on multiple occasions while mating.
	* Despite his notoriously aggressive temperament, Dream Journey ~~was~~ also known to have formed close bonds with several horses.		* Despite his notoriously aggressive temperament, Dream Journey is also known to have formed close bonds with several horses.
	** He ~~was~~ particularly close to his younger full-brother [[IRL:Orfevre\|Orfevre]], and the two were often seen together after retirement.		** He is particularly close to his younger full-brother [[IRL:Orfevre\|Orfevre]], and the two were often seen together after retirement.
	** He also got along well with his stablemate [[IRL:Tosen Jordan\|Tosen Jordan]], who ~~was~~ often described as following Dream Journey around the stable.		** He also got along well with his stablemate [[IRL:Tosen Jordan\|Tosen Jordan]], who is often described as following Dream Journey around the stable.
	** Although Dance in the Dark<ref>https://en.netkeiba.com/db/horse/1993109188/</ref>, a son of [[IRL:Sunday Silence\|Sunday Silence]], was not his biological sire, Dream Journey reportedly regarded him as a father figure after the stallion had previously been bred to his dam, Oriental Art.		** Although Dance in the Dark<ref>https://en.netkeiba.com/db/horse/1993109188/</ref>, a son of [[IRL:Sunday Silence\|Sunday Silence]], was not his biological sire, Dream Journey reportedly regarded him as a father figure after the stallion had previously been bred to his dam, Oriental Art.
	** Dream Journey ~~was~~ also said to share a unique bond with [[IRL:Buena Vista\|Buena Vista]], which ~~was~~ believed to have developed through their long-standing rivalry on the racetrack.		** Dream Journey is also said to share a unique bond with [[IRL:Buena Vista\|Buena Vista]], which is believed to have developed through their long-standing rivalry on the racetrack.
	*Dream Journey used to enjoy breaking people's spirits by slowly cornering staff members before biting them in the neck area near the arteries. However, his caretakers reported that he will be in a good mood and become easier to handle after being visited by Ikezoe, which is ironic given that Dream Journey also bit Ikezoe near the artery and caused him to bleed profusely.		*Dream Journey used to enjoy breaking people's spirits by slowly cornering staff members before biting them in the neck area near the arteries. However, his caretakers reported that he will be in a good mood and become easier to handle after being visited by Ikezoe, which is ironic given that Dream Journey also bit Ikezoe near the artery and caused him to bleed profusely.
	**Despite this, Ikezoe praised Dream Journey's intelligence, believing that although he bit him near the carotid artery and caused severe bleeding, the horse deliberately avoided biting the artery itself.		**Despite this, Ikezoe praised Dream Journey's intelligence, believing that although he bit him near the carotid artery and caused severe bleeding, the horse deliberately avoided biting the artery itself.