IRL:Dream Journey - Revision history

Suirob2005 at 19:15, 2 June 2026

2026-06-02T19:15:25Z

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	He is a full brother to JRA Triple Crown winner [[IRL:Orfevre\|Orfevre]].		He is a full brother to JRA Triple Crown winner [[IRL:Orfevre\|Orfevre]].

	~~[[Category:Incomplete Horse Page]] <!--Remove this when all information is filled out!-->~~
	== Name Origin ==		== Name Origin ==
	Means "dreamlike journey". His name is an allusion to his sire, [[IRL:Stay Gold\|Stay Gold]], Hong Kong name of 黃金旅程 (''Golden Journey'').		Means "dreamlike journey". His name is an allusion to his sire, [[IRL:Stay Gold\|Stay Gold]], Hong Kong name of 黃金旅程 (''Golden Journey'').

Hail-To-Reason: /* Pedigree */ Hail to Reason now correctly listed as Halo's sire instead of his dam, Wishing Well now correctly listed as Sunday Silence's dam, Cosmah now correctly listed as Halo's dam

2026-04-10T00:15:26Z

Pedigree: Hail to Reason now correctly listed as Halo's sire instead of his dam, Wishing Well now correctly listed as Sunday Silence's dam, Cosmah now correctly listed as Halo's dam

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	\|grand sire= [[IRL:Sunday Silence\|Sunday Silence (USA)]]		\|grand sire= [[IRL:Sunday Silence\|Sunday Silence (USA)]]
	\|3rd gen sire 1=Halo (USA)		\|3rd gen sire 1=Halo (USA)
	\|4th gen sire 1=~~Wishing Well~~ (USA)		\|4th gen sire 1=Hail to Reason (USA)
	\|4th gen dam 1=~~Hail to Reason~~ (USA)		\|4th gen dam 1=Cosmah (USA)
	\|3rd gen dam 1=~~Cosmah~~ (USA)		\|3rd gen dam 1=Wishing Well (USA)
	\|4th gen sire 2=Understanding (USA)		\|4th gen sire 2=Understanding (USA)
	\|4th gen dam 2=Mountain Flower (USA)		\|4th gen dam 2=Mountain Flower (USA)

DragonOfAtlantis: Citing every single race ran by Dream Journey feels excessive, especially with the Race Records chart already being included. Feel free to revert if you disagree though.

2026-03-16T16:57:10Z

Citing every single race ran by Dream Journey feels excessive, especially with the Race Records chart already being included. Feel free to revert if you disagree though.

Suirob2005: Added to last few headers of Journey's career

2026-03-16T16:21:56Z

Added to last few headers of Journey's career

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	=== 5 Years-Old (2009) ===		=== 5 Years-Old (2009) ===

			Dream Journey's first race of the year was the American Jockey Club Cup (G2) on Jan 25th, where he lost and placed 8th. Later, on March 8th, he entered the Nakayama Kinen, where he couldn't catch up the winning horse Company. However, in the Osaka Hai (G2),<ref group="Note">Osaka Hai became a G1 in 2017.</ref>he broke out of the pack and held off the chasing horse Deep Sky, the Japanese Derby and NHK Mile Cup winner of the previous year<ref>https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p__WCrWhRKw</ref>. After a close first place, it was planned for him to enter the Takarazuka Kinen, but he entered the Tenno Sho (Spring) beforehand.

			On May 3rd, he entered the race, where despite surging through in the final straight, he could not catch up to Meiner Kitz and he placed 3rd<ref>https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MkF079ciyds</ref>. After that, he entered the Takarazuka Kinen on June 28th, where he raced from the back of the pack. In the final straight, he overtook the horses in front and won the race, making this his second G1 victory after two and half years<ref>https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gRfVCG6hg2o</ref>.

			On September 27th, he entered the Sankei Sho All Comers (G2) as the most popular, but he lost to the horse Matsurida Gogh and placed 2nd. After that, he entered the Tenno Sho (Autumn) on November 1st, where he lost and placed 6th.

			His final race was the Arima Kinen, where he was second favorite to the Double Tiara winner of the year, [[IRL:Buena Vista\|Buena Vista]]. During the race, he raced from the back of the pack as usual, and began to gradually advance at the final corner. Despite Buena Vista breaking out of the pack first, Dream Journey eventually caught up to her and won the race, making this his third and final G1 victory<ref>https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bO5OwCRwjtY</ref>. He also became the sixth Japanese horse to win both Grand Prix races in a year<ref group="Note">Since the introduction of the grade system in 1984.</ref>, and the lightest horse to win it at a weight of 426 kg.

			At the end of the year, he was awarded the JRA Award for Best Older Male Horse for his victories<ref>https://www.radionikkei.jp/keiba_article/news/entry-178345.html</ref>.
	=== 6 Years-Old (2010) ===		=== 6 Years-Old (2010) ===

			After the Arima Kinen, Dream Journey would never win again. He placed 3rd in the Kyoto Kinen on February 20th and in the Osaka Hai on April 4th. Originally aiming for the Tenno Sho (Spring), he had to drop out due to swelling in his right front leg. Later on June 27th, he entered the Takarazuka Kinen again, where although he began to accelerate at the final straight, he couldn't chase up to the horses in front of him and placed 4th, losing to [[IRL:Nakayama Festa\|Nakayama Festa]]<ref>https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0B1tp8C4Trk</ref>.

			After this, he ran in the All Comers again, and placed 2nd. Though he was set to compete in the Tenno Sho (Autumn), he had to drop out due to issues with his legs<ref>https://www.radionikkei.jp/keiba_article/news/entry-191638.html</ref>. On December 26th, he competed in the Arima Kinen for the second time, but placed 13th and lost to [[IRL:Victoire Pisa\|Victoire Pisa]].
	=== 7 Years-Old (2011) ===		=== 7 Years-Old (2011) ===

			Dream Journey only competed in two races. He placed 9th in the Osaka Hai on April 3rd, and lost in 10th place at the Takarazuka Kinen on June 26th. Yasutoshi Ikee later said in an interview that he had lost his fighting spirit, so he planned to retire him<ref>https://www.radionikkei.jp/keiba_article/news/entry-204390.html</ref>. He was deregistered as a racehorse on June 30th, and a retirement ceremony was held for him at Sapporo Racecourse on September 19th<ref>https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r3b7Av0_IJA&t=60s</ref>.
	===Retirement===		===Retirement===

			Dream Journey retired to perform breeding duties, and he was transferred to Shadai Stallion Station on July 7th, 2011. While he mated with 95 mares in 2012, he wasn't good at mating, and only 36 of his foals became racehorses<ref>https://www.jbis.jp/horse/0000804714/sire/generation/thorough_s/</ref>. In 2016, he suffered a fracture during the breeding season, so his production was reduced drastically<ref>http://blog.livedoor.jp/organa_jpn/archives/52408259.html</ref>.

			He currently lives his life at a meritorious horse, since his breeding duties ended in 2020 with no more foals produced.
	== Honors ==		== Honors ==

			* JRA Award for Best Two-Year-Old Colt (2006)
			* JRA Award for Best Older Male Horse (2009)

	== Relationships ==		== Relationships ==

Suirob2005: /* 4 Years-Old (2008) */ (typo: Suzuka Phoenix was originally misspelled as "Suzuki Phoenix")

2026-02-23T20:49:01Z

4 Years-Old (2008): (typo: Suzuka Phoenix was originally misspelled as "Suzuki Phoenix")

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	Plans for an international run in the Hong Kong Vase or Cup were canceled due to quarantine requirements enforced by an equine influenza outbreak. Dream Journey was temporarily sent to Greenwood Training before returning for the Naruo Kinen, where he was the race favorite for the first time in his career but ended up [https://www.radionikkei.jp/keiba_article/news/entry-143560.html eighth.] He was then sent back to Greenwood from Shimagami Farm for the rest of the year.		Plans for an international run in the Hong Kong Vase or Cup were canceled due to quarantine requirements enforced by an equine influenza outbreak. Dream Journey was temporarily sent to Greenwood Training before returning for the Naruo Kinen, where he was the race favorite for the first time in his career but ended up [https://www.radionikkei.jp/keiba_article/news/entry-143560.html eighth.] He was then sent back to Greenwood from Shimagami Farm for the rest of the year.
	=== 4 Years-Old (2008) ===		=== 4 Years-Old (2008) ===
	Dream Journey returned to training at Ritto Training Center on April 4th and made his comeback in the Milers Cup. However, he broke poorly from the gate and finished 14th. For his next start in the Yasuda Kinen, jockey Yutaka Take had a prior commitment riding ~~Suzuki~~ Phoenix. Trainer Ikee therefore requested jockey Kenichi Ikezoe, known for his "finishing kick". However, the race was run on a left-handed course, which Dream Journey disliked, and the distance was too short for him, resulting in a 10th-place finish.<ref>https://www.jra.go.jp/datafile/seiseki/replay/2008/040.html</ref><ref>https://www.jra.go.jp/datafile/seiseki/g1/yasuda/result/yasuda2008.html</ref>		Dream Journey returned to training at Ritto Training Center on April 4th and made his comeback in the Milers Cup. However, he broke poorly from the gate and finished 14th. For his next start in the Yasuda Kinen, jockey Yutaka Take had a prior commitment riding Suzuka Phoenix. Trainer Ikee therefore requested jockey Kenichi Ikezoe, known for his "finishing kick". However, the race was run on a left-handed course, which Dream Journey disliked, and the distance was too short for him, resulting in a 10th-place finish.<ref>https://www.jra.go.jp/datafile/seiseki/replay/2008/040.html</ref><ref>https://www.jra.go.jp/datafile/seiseki/g1/yasuda/result/yasuda2008.html</ref>

	For the Kokura Kinen on August 3, Yutaka Take was originally scheduled to ride, but he was suspended the week before the race, so Ikezoe directly appealed to trainer Ikee and regained the mount. In the race, he caught Daishin Grow, who had broken away first, after entering the final stretch and secured his first victory since the Kobe Shimbun Hai. Since this victory, Ikezoe became his primary jockey.<ref>https://www.sponichi.co.jp/gamble/news/2008/07/28/kiji/K20080728Z00001320.html</ref><ref>https://www.radionikkei.jp/keiba_article/news/entry-153517.html</ref>		For the Kokura Kinen on August 3, Yutaka Take was originally scheduled to ride, but he was suspended the week before the race, so Ikezoe directly appealed to trainer Ikee and regained the mount. In the race, he caught Daishin Grow, who had broken away first, after entering the final stretch and secured his first victory since the Kobe Shimbun Hai. Since this victory, Ikezoe became his primary jockey.<ref>https://www.sponichi.co.jp/gamble/news/2008/07/28/kiji/K20080728Z00001320.html</ref><ref>https://www.radionikkei.jp/keiba_article/news/entry-153517.html</ref>

Kalgriphy: /* Trivia */

2026-02-04T22:20:48Z

Trivia

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	* Dream Journey's jockey, Kenichi Ikezoe reportedly said that he had a temperament even worse than his full-brother Orfevre, stating that he “attacks with the intent to kill”. In addition to stating that other temperamental horses he had ridden were just "messing with him for fun", from their perspective. Outsiders are not permitted to visit Dream Journey as he may put their lives at risk.<ref name=":0">https://w.atwiki.jp/aniwotawiki/pages/9710.html</ref>		* Dream Journey's jockey, Kenichi Ikezoe reportedly said that he had a temperament even worse than his full-brother Orfevre, stating that he “attacks with the intent to kill”. In addition to stating that other temperamental horses he had ridden were just "messing with him for fun", from their perspective. Outsiders are not permitted to visit Dream Journey as he may put their lives at risk.<ref name=":0">https://w.atwiki.jp/aniwotawiki/pages/9710.html</ref>
	** 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.
	** 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, 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.
			*** 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, there's an anecdote that he fiercely threatened [[IRL:Kurofune\|Kurofune]] in particular.<ref name=":0" />		*Dream Journey was stated to dislike grey horses, 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 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.		*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.
	*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".
	**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>

Lovesonlyme: /* Pedigree */

2026-02-01T02:12:01Z

Pedigree

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	\|4th gen sire 8=Lt. Stevens (USA)		\|4th gen sire 8=Lt. Stevens (USA)
	\|4th gen dam8=Dhow (USA)		\|4th gen dam8=Dhow (USA)
	\|family=F8-c}}		\|family= 8-c}}

	== Notes ==		== Notes ==

YesterdayBearsLuck: Linked his sire at the infobox

2026-01-29T18:54:35Z

Linked his sire at the infobox

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	{{#invoke:Characters\|tabs\|{{PAGENAME}}}}		{{#invoke:Characters\|tabs\|{{PAGENAME}}}}
	{{Infobox Real Life		{{Infobox Real Life
	\|irl_name= Dream Journey		\| irl_name = Dream Journey
	\|name_jp= ドリームジャーニー		\| name_jp = ドリームジャーニー
	\|caption= Dream Journey (front) and [[Buena Vista]] (back) in the 2009 Arima Kinen.		\| caption = Dream Journey (front) and [[Buena Vista]] (back) in the 2009 Arima Kinen.
	\|name_ro= Doriimu Jaanii		\| name_ro = Doriimu Jaanii
	\|dob=2004-02-24		\| dob = 2004-02-24
	\|sire= Stay Gold		\| sire = [[IRL:Stay Gold\|Stay Gold]]
	\|dam= Oriental Art		\| dam = Oriental Art
	\|sex= Stallion		\| sex = Stallion
	\|color= Bay		\| color = Bay
	\|trainer= Yasutoshi Ikee		\| trainer = Yasutoshi Ikee
	\|record= 31: 9-3-19		\| record = 31: 9-3-19
	\|earnings= 847,973,000 JPY		\| earnings = 847,973,000 JPY
	\|image_main= DreamJourneyIRL.jpg		\| image_main = DreamJourneyIRL.jpg
	\|image_silk= Sundayracingsilks.png		\| image_silk = Sundayracingsilks.png
	\|races=Asahi Hai Futurity Stakes (2006)<br>Kobe Shimbun Hai (2007)<br>Osaka Hai (2009)<br> Takarazuka Kinen (2009) <br> Arima Kinen (2009)		\| races = Asahi Hai Futurity Stakes (2006)<br>Kobe Shimbun Hai (2007)<br>Osaka Hai (2009)<br> Takarazuka Kinen (2009) <br> Arima Kinen (2009)\|float: right; margin: 10px;
	\|float: right; margin: 10px;
	}}		}}
	{{IRL_Horse_Quote\|header = The Golden Trailblazer\|text= "His achievements paved the road for his father, Stay Gold, <br> who gained fame as a renowned sire, <br> as well as his mother and his still unknown younger brother."\|ref=― Monthly Yushun <ref> [https://www.yushunweb.jp/story/story53/2437/ Monthly Yushun] </ref> }}		{{IRL_Horse_Quote\|header = The Golden Trailblazer\|text= "His achievements paved the road for his father, Stay Gold, <br> who gained fame as a renowned sire, <br> as well as his mother and his still unknown younger brother."\|ref=― Monthly Yushun <ref> [https://www.yushunweb.jp/story/story53/2437/ Monthly Yushun] </ref> }}

Manikin at 23:17, 24 January 2026

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	*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.		*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.
	*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".
	**In his latest ~~visitation~~, 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>

	== References ==		== References ==

Honodera: /* Trivia */

2026-01-24T14:45:45Z

Trivia

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	== Trivia ==		== Trivia ==
	* Dream Journey ~~was described as exceptionally temperamental~~, ~~with his jockey~~ Kenichi Ikezoe reportedly ~~saying~~ he “attacks with intent to kill” ~~(in comparison~~ to ~~his full-brother Orfevre), unlike~~ other horses ~~who~~ he ~~describes from their perspective are~~ just "messing with him for fun". Outsiders are ~~also~~ not permitted to visit Dream Journey as he may put their lives at risk.		* Dream Journey's jockey, Kenichi Ikezoe reportedly said that he had a temperament even worse than his full-brother Orfevre, stating that he “attacks with the intent to kill”. In addition to stating that other temperamental horses he had ridden were just "messing with him for fun", from their perspective. Outsiders are not permitted to visit Dream Journey as he may put their lives at risk.<ref name=":0">https://w.atwiki.jp/aniwotawiki/pages/9710.html</ref>
	** 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.
	** ~~This also meant that whenever Dream Journey needs to be transported~~, sedation is not ~~an option~~ but a requirement.		** 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 ~~who has ridden many of the horses who appear in Umamusume~~, 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, was unable to handle him.
			*Dream Journey was stated to dislike grey horses, 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.
	*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.		*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.
	*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".

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	\| races = Asahi Hai Futurity Stakes (2006)<br>Kobe Shimbun Hai (2007)<br>Osaka Hai (2009)<br> Takarazuka Kinen (2009) <br> Arima Kinen (2009)\|float: right; margin: 10px;		\| races = Asahi Hai Futurity Stakes (2006)<br>Kobe Shimbun Hai (2007)<br>Osaka Hai (2009)<br> Takarazuka Kinen (2009) <br> Arima Kinen (2009)\|float: right; margin: 10px;
	}}		}}
	{{IRL_Horse_Quote\|header = The Golden Trailblazer\|text= "His achievements paved the road for his father, Stay Gold, <br> who gained fame as a renowned sire, <br> as well as his mother and his still unknown younger brother."\|ref=― Monthly Yushun <ref> [https://www.yushunweb.jp/story/story53/2437/ Monthly Yushun] </ref> }}		{{IRL_Horse_Quote\|header = The Golden Trailblazer\|text= "His achievements paved the road for his father, Stay Gold, <br> who gained fame as a renowned sire, <br> as well as his mother and his still unknown younger brother."\|ref=― Monthly Yushun <ref>[https://www.yushunweb.jp/story/story53/2437/ Monthly Yushun]</ref>}}
	'''Dream Journey''' is a Japanese racehorse that was active from 2006 to 2011. He was the first G1 winner for decorated Japanese sire Stay Gold. Known for his small and light stature, having debuted at a weight of 414 kg, Dream Journey is the lightest horse ever to have won a G1 JRA turf race. His major wins include the 2006 Asahi Hai Futurity Stakes, the 2009 Takarazuka Kinen, and the Arima Kinen.		'''Dream Journey''' is a Japanese racehorse that was active from 2006 to 2011. He was the first G1 winner for decorated Japanese sire Stay Gold. Known for his small and light stature, having debuted at a weight of 414 kg, Dream Journey is the lightest horse ever to have won a G1 JRA turf race. His major wins include the 2006 Asahi Hai Futurity Stakes, the 2009 Takarazuka Kinen, and the Arima Kinen.
	He is a full brother to JRA Triple Crown winner [[Orfevre]].		He is a full brother to JRA Triple Crown winner [[IRL:Orfevre\|Orfevre]].

	[[Category:Incomplete Horse Page]] <!--Remove this when all information is filled out!-->		[[Category:Incomplete Horse Page]] <!--Remove this when all information is filled out!-->
	== Name Origin ==		== Name Origin ==
	Means "dreamlike journey". His name is an allusion to his sire, Stay Gold, Hong Kong name of 黃金旅程 (''Golden Journey'').		Means "dreamlike journey". His name is an allusion to his sire, [[IRL:Stay Gold\|Stay Gold]], Hong Kong name of 黃金旅程 (''Golden Journey'').

	== Racing career ==		== Racing career ==
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	Dream Journey’s two-year-old season was impressive for a debuting Japanese thoroughbred, culminating in a major Grade 1 victory and recognition as a precocious talent. Dream Journey kicked off his career with a debut and maiden victory at Niigata Racecourse under jockey [[wikipedia:Masayoshi_Ebina\|Masayoshi Ebina]], followed by another win in the Fuyou Stakes. In his first graded stakes race, the Tokyo Sports Hai Nisai Stakes, a slow break and a tendency to rush affected his performance, resulting in a third-place finish. Dream Journey would return to run in the Asahi Hai Futurity Stakes. Despite breaking poorly, Dream Journey surged past his rivals on the final stretch to secure his first group race win. At just 416 kg, he set a record as the lightest horse to ever win the race, utilizing his compact build and quick legs to clock the fastest final three furlongs in each of his four juvenile season starts. His victory in the Stakes also earned him the 2006 JRA Award for Best Two-Year-Old Colt.<ref>https://japanracing.jp/_rankings/2006/02.html</ref>		Dream Journey’s two-year-old season was impressive for a debuting Japanese thoroughbred, culminating in a major Grade 1 victory and recognition as a precocious talent. Dream Journey kicked off his career with a debut and maiden victory at Niigata Racecourse under jockey [[wikipedia:Masayoshi_Ebina\|Masayoshi Ebina]], followed by another win in the Fuyou Stakes. In his first graded stakes race, the Tokyo Sports Hai Nisai Stakes, a slow break and a tendency to rush affected his performance, resulting in a third-place finish. Dream Journey would return to run in the Asahi Hai Futurity Stakes. Despite breaking poorly, Dream Journey surged past his rivals on the final stretch to secure his first group race win. At just 416 kg, he set a record as the lightest horse to ever win the race, utilizing his compact build and quick legs to clock the fastest final three furlongs in each of his four juvenile season starts. His victory in the Stakes also earned him the 2006 JRA Award for Best Two-Year-Old Colt.<ref>https://japanracing.jp/_rankings/2006/02.html</ref>
	=== 3 Years-Old (2007) ===		=== 3 Years-Old (2007) ===
	Dream Journey opened the season in the Yayoi Sho, coming in as the second favorite behind Shinzan Kinen champion Admire Aura. Here, he remained among the midfield throughout much of the race and made a late charge in the final stretch, but was hampered by other horses and ultimately finished ~~[https://www.radionikkei.jp/keiba%20article/news/entry-140105.html~~ third.]Dream Journey would appear at the Satsuki Sho as the third favorite, but unfortunately landed in ~~[https://jra.jp/datafile/seiseki/g1/satsuki/result/satsuki2007.html~~ eighth place]. Later on, at the 74th Japanese Derby, he showcased impressive finishing speed yet placed ~~[https://www.jra.go.jp/datafile/seiseki/g1/derby/result/derby2007.html~~ fifth] behind [[IRL:Vodka\|Vodka]].		Dream Journey opened the season in the Yayoi Sho, coming in as the second favorite behind Shinzan Kinen champion Admire Aura. Here, he remained among the midfield throughout much of the race and made a late charge in the final stretch, but was hampered by other horses and ultimately finished third. Dream Journey would appear at the Satsuki Sho as the third favorite, but unfortunately landed in eighth place. Later on, at the 74th Japanese Derby, he showcased impressive finishing speed yet placed fifth behind [[IRL:Vodka\|Vodka]].

	After a summer break, his first autumn start was the Kobe Shimbun Hai with a new jockey, Yutaka Take, who had previously ridden key horses in Dream Journey’s lineage. In this race, Dream Journey came from the rear, passing competitors on the final stretch to claim his ~~[https://www.radionikkei.jp/keiba_article/news/entry-142519.html~~ second ~~group~~ race victory.]		After a summer break, his first autumn start was the Kobe Shimbun Hai with a new jockey, Yutaka Take, who had previously ridden key horses in Dream Journey’s lineage. In this race, Dream Journey came from the rear, passing competitors on the final stretch to claim his second graded race victory.

	He then contested the 68th Kikka Sho as the second pick, making a move from the back at the third corner but was unable to catch the front runners, ~~[https://www.jra.go.jp/datafile/seiseki/g1/kikka/result/kikka2007.html~~ finishing fifth behind Asakusa Kings.]		He then contested the 68th Kikka Sho as the second pick, making a move from the back at the third corner but was unable to catch the front runners, finishing fifth behind Asakusa Kings.

	Plans for an international run in the Hong Kong Vase or Cup were canceled due to quarantine requirements enforced by an equine influenza outbreak. Dream Journey was temporarily sent to Greenwood Training before returning for the Naruo Kinen, where he was the race favorite for the first time in his career but ended up ~~[https://www.radionikkei.jp/keiba_article/news/entry-143560.html~~ eighth.] He was then sent back to Greenwood from Shimagami Farm for the rest of the year.		Plans for an international run in the Hong Kong Vase or Cup were canceled due to quarantine requirements enforced by an equine influenza outbreak. Dream Journey was temporarily sent to Greenwood Training before returning for the Naruo Kinen, where he was the race favorite for the first time in his career but ended up eighth. He was then sent back to Greenwood from Shimagami Farm for the rest of the year.
	=== 4 Years-Old (2008) ===		=== 4 Years-Old (2008) ===
	Dream Journey returned to training at Ritto Training Center on April 4th and made his comeback in the Milers Cup. However, he broke poorly from the gate and finished 14th. For his next start in the Yasuda Kinen, jockey Yutaka Take had a prior commitment riding Suzuka Phoenix. Trainer Ikee therefore requested jockey Kenichi Ikezoe, known for his "finishing kick". However, the race was run on a left-handed course, which Dream Journey disliked, and the distance was too short for him, resulting in a 10th-place finish.~~<ref>https://www.jra.go.jp/datafile/seiseki/replay/2008/040.html</ref><ref>https://www.jra.go.jp/datafile/seiseki/g1/yasuda/result/yasuda2008.html</ref>~~		Dream Journey returned to training at Ritto Training Center on April 4th and made his comeback in the Milers Cup. However, he broke poorly from the gate and finished 14th. For his next start in the Yasuda Kinen, jockey Yutaka Take had a prior commitment riding Suzuka Phoenix. Trainer Ikee therefore requested jockey Kenichi Ikezoe, known for his "finishing kick". However, the race was run on a left-handed course, which Dream Journey disliked, and the distance was too short for him, resulting in a 10th-place finish.

	For the Kokura Kinen on August 3, Yutaka Take was originally scheduled to ride, but he was suspended the week before the race, so Ikezoe directly appealed to trainer Ikee and regained the mount. In the race, he caught Daishin Grow, who had broken away first, after entering the final stretch and secured his first victory since the Kobe Shimbun Hai. Since this victory, Ikezoe became his primary jockey.<ref>https://www.sponichi.co.jp/gamble/news/2008/07/28/kiji/K20080728Z00001320.html</ref><ref>https://www.radionikkei.jp/keiba_article/news/entry-153517.html</ref>		For the Kokura Kinen on August 3, Yutaka Take was originally scheduled to ride, but he was suspended the week before the race, so Ikezoe directly appealed to trainer Ikee and regained the mount. In the race, he caught Daishin Grow, who had broken away first, after entering the final stretch and secured his first victory since the Kobe Shimbun Hai. Since this victory, Ikezoe became his primary jockey.<ref>https://www.sponichi.co.jp/gamble/news/2008/07/28/kiji/K20080728Z00001320.html</ref><ref>https://www.radionikkei.jp/keiba_article/news/entry-153517.html</ref>

	For the first race of the autumn season, Dream Journey would enter the Asahi Challenge Cup on September 15th, where he held off Toho Alan by three-quarters of a length to score back-to-back graded wins, getting off to a strong start heading into the Tenno Sho (Autumn). However, he finished 10th in the Tenno Sho (Autumn). In the 53rd Arima Kinen on December 28 however, he put in a solid performance and finished 4th.		For the first race of the autumn season, Dream Journey would enter the Asahi Challenge Cup on September 15th, where he held off Toho Alan by three-quarters of a length to score back-to-back graded wins, getting off to a strong start heading into the Tenno Sho (Autumn). However, he finished 10th in the Tenno Sho (Autumn). In the 53rd Arima Kinen on December 28 however, he put in a solid performance and finished 4th.
	<ref>https://www.radionikkei.jp/keiba_article/news/entry-155557.html</ref><ref>https://www.jra.go.jp/datafile/seiseki/g1/akiten/result/akiten2008.html</ref><ref>https://www.jra.go.jp/datafile/seiseki/g1/arima/result/arima2008.html
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	=== 5 Years-Old (2009) ===		=== 5 Years-Old (2009) ===

	Dream Journey's first race of the year was the American Jockey Club Cup (G2) on Jan 25th, where he lost and placed 8th. Later, on March 8th, he entered the Nakayama Kinen, where he couldn't catch up the winning horse Company. However, in the Osaka Hai (G2),<ref group="Note">Osaka Hai became a G1 in 2017.</ref>he broke out of the pack and held off the chasing horse Deep Sky, the Japanese Derby and NHK Mile Cup winner of the previous year~~<ref>https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p__WCrWhRKw</ref>~~. After a close first place, it was planned for him to enter the Takarazuka Kinen, but he entered the Tenno Sho (Spring) beforehand.		Dream Journey's first race of the year was the American Jockey Club Cup (G2) on Jan 25th, where he lost and placed 8th. Later, on March 8th, he entered the Nakayama Kinen, where he couldn't catch up the winning horse Company. However, in the Osaka Hai (G2),<ref group="Note">Osaka Hai became a G1 in 2017.</ref> he broke out of the pack and held off the chasing horse Deep Sky, the Japanese Derby and NHK Mile Cup winner of the previous year. After a close first place, it was planned for him to enter the Takarazuka Kinen, but he entered the Tenno Sho (Spring) beforehand.

	On May 3rd, he entered the race, where despite surging through in the final straight, he could not catch up to Meiner Kitz and he placed 3rd~~<ref>https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MkF079ciyds</ref>~~. After that, he entered the Takarazuka Kinen on June 28th, where he raced from the back of the pack. In the final straight, he overtook the horses in front and won the race, making this his second G1 victory after two and half years~~<ref>https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gRfVCG6hg2o</ref>~~.		On May 3rd, he entered the race, where despite surging through in the final straight, he could not catch up to Meiner Kitz and he placed 3rd. After that, he entered the Takarazuka Kinen on June 28th, where he raced from the back of the pack. In the final straight, he overtook the horses in front and won the race, making this his second G1 victory after two and half years.

	On September 27th, he entered the Sankei Sho All Comers (G2) as the most popular, but he lost to the horse Matsurida Gogh and placed 2nd. After that, he entered the Tenno Sho (Autumn) on November 1st, where he lost and placed 6th.		On September 27th, he entered the Sankei Sho All Comers (G2) as the most popular, but he lost to the horse Matsurida Gogh and placed 2nd. After that, he entered the Tenno Sho (Autumn) on November 1st, where he lost and placed 6th.

	His final race was the Arima Kinen, where he was second favorite to the Double Tiara winner of the year, [[IRL:Buena Vista\|Buena Vista]]. During the race, he raced from the back of the pack as usual, and began to gradually advance at the final corner. Despite Buena Vista breaking out of the pack first, Dream Journey eventually caught up to her and won the race, making this his third and final G1 victory~~<ref>https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bO5OwCRwjtY</ref>~~. He also became the sixth Japanese horse to win both Grand Prix races in a year<ref group="Note">Since the introduction of the grade system in 1984.</ref>, and the lightest horse to win it at a weight of 426 kg.		His final race was the Arima Kinen, where he was second favorite to the Double Tiara winner of the year, [[IRL:Buena Vista\|Buena Vista]]. During the race, he raced from the back of the pack as usual, and began to gradually advance at the final corner. Despite Buena Vista breaking out of the pack first, Dream Journey eventually caught up to her and won the race, making this his third and final G1 victory. He also became the sixth Japanese horse to win both Grand Prix races in a year<ref group="Note">Since the introduction of the grade system in 1984.</ref>, and the lightest horse to win it at a weight of 426 kg.

	At the end of the year, he was awarded the JRA Award for Best Older Male Horse for his victories<ref>https://www.radionikkei.jp/keiba_article/news/entry-178345.html</ref>.		At the end of the year, he was awarded the JRA Award for Best Older Male Horse for his victories<ref>https://www.radionikkei.jp/keiba_article/news/entry-178345.html</ref>.
	=== 6 Years-Old (2010) ===		=== 6 Years-Old (2010) ===

	After the Arima Kinen, Dream Journey would never win again. He placed 3rd in the Kyoto Kinen on February 20th and in the Osaka Hai on April 4th. Originally aiming for the Tenno Sho (Spring), he had to drop out due to swelling in his right front leg. Later on June 27th, he entered the Takarazuka Kinen again, where although he began to accelerate at the final straight, he couldn't chase up to the horses in front of him and placed 4th, losing to [[IRL:Nakayama Festa\|Nakayama Festa]]~~<ref>https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0B1tp8C4Trk</ref>~~.		After the Arima Kinen, Dream Journey would never win again. He placed 3rd in the Kyoto Kinen on February 20th and in the Osaka Hai on April 4th. Originally aiming for the Tenno Sho (Spring), he had to drop out due to swelling in his right front leg. Later on June 27th, he entered the Takarazuka Kinen again, where although he began to accelerate at the final straight, he couldn't chase up to the horses in front of him and placed 4th, losing to [[IRL:Nakayama Festa\|Nakayama Festa]].

	After this, he ran in the All Comers again, and placed 2nd. Though he was set to compete in the Tenno Sho (Autumn), he had to drop out due to issues with his legs<ref>https://www.radionikkei.jp/keiba_article/news/entry-191638.html</ref>. On December 26th, he competed in the Arima Kinen for the second time, but placed 13th and lost to [[IRL:Victoire Pisa\|Victoire Pisa]].		After this, he ran in the All Comers again, and placed 2nd. Though he was set to compete in the Tenno Sho (Autumn), he had to drop out due to issues with his legs<ref>https://www.radionikkei.jp/keiba_article/news/entry-191638.html</ref>. On December 26th, he competed in the Arima Kinen for the second time, but placed 13th and lost to [[IRL:Victoire Pisa\|Victoire Pisa]].