IRL:Haru Urara - Revision history

Manikin at 23:56, 16 May 2026

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	In summer 2018, Haru Urara was featured in a summer traffic safety poster of the Kisarazu Police Station. She was then awarded with 600kg of carrots by the chief of the police station.		In summer 2018, Haru Urara was featured in a summer traffic safety poster of the Kisarazu Police Station. She was then awarded with 600kg of carrots by the chief of the police station.

	In a twist of fate however, Haru Urara joined a Soft Keiba race, or a soft racing event for retired horses in May 18th 2019, where she won. Fans and media say this is her first victory.<ref>https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MYdih8YPBxI</ref>		In a twist of fate however, Haru Urara joined her 7th Soft Keiba race, which is a soft racing event for retired horses in May 18th 2019, where she won. Fans and media say this is her first victory out of 120 races.<ref>https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MYdih8YPBxI</ref>

	With the introduction of ''Umamusume: Pretty Derby'', fans from the country regularly visited her and with the global release of the game in June 26th 2025, Haru Urara greatly gained popularity from overseas, so much that a website where they can donate ryegrass, her favorite grass, to her and Martha Farm went temporarily offline due to high traffic. She received her first batch of ryegrass shortly after.		With the introduction of ''Umamusume: Pretty Derby'', fans from the country regularly visited her and with the global release of the game in June 26th 2025, Haru Urara greatly gained popularity from overseas, so much that a website where they can donate ryegrass, her favorite grass, to her and Martha Farm went temporarily offline due to high traffic. She received her first batch of ryegrass shortly after.

Kalgriphy at 19:57, 1 May 2026

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	\| dob = 1996-02-27		\| dob = 1996-02-27
	\| dod = 2025-09-09		\| dod = 2025-09-09
	\| sire = Nippo Teio		\| sire = [[IRL:Nippo Teio\|Nippo Teio]]
	\| dam = Heroine		\| dam = Heroine
	\| sex = Mare		\| sex = Mare

DragonOfAtlantis at 00:35, 25 April 2026

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	=== Losing streak ===		=== Losing streak ===
	On November 17th, 1998, Haru Urara made her debut at Kochi Racecourse, but finished last in a field of five. Haru Urara began to race consistently, averaging almost 20 races per year at Kochi, but ~~failed to win every~~ single ~~race~~. She only missed one race in a span of 4 years, due to a hoof injury. Kochi race announcer Koji Haseguchi counted how many races Haru Urara had lost, and by May 2003, she reached 87 consecutive losses. Shinoda Farm planned to retire Haru Urara to become a riding horse in the spring of 2003, but her trainer believed that she wasn't suitable for riding. Ownership was transferred to Takao Yokoyama, who continued Haru Urara to race.<ref>''[https://www.hmv.co.jp/artist_吉川良_200000000250293/item_高知競馬のハルウララ_3206747 Haru Urara of Kochi Racecourse]'' by Ryo Yoshikawa. 1 Jan. 2004.</ref>		On November 17th, 1998, Haru Urara made her debut at Kochi Racecourse, but finished last in a field of five. Haru Urara began to race consistently, averaging almost 20 races per year at Kochi, but never won a single time. She only missed one race in a span of 4 years, due to a hoof injury. Kochi race announcer Koji Haseguchi counted how many races Haru Urara had lost, and by May 2003, she reached 87 consecutive losses. Shinoda Farm planned to retire Haru Urara to become a riding horse in the spring of 2003, but her trainer believed that she wasn't suitable for riding. Ownership was transferred to Takao Yokoyama, who continued to have Haru Urara race.<ref>''[https://www.hmv.co.jp/artist_吉川良_200000000250293/item_高知競馬のハルウララ_3206747 Haru Urara of Kochi Racecourse]'' by Ryo Yoshikawa. 1 Jan. 2004.</ref>

	===The Haru Urara Boom===		===The Haru Urara Boom===

Manikin at 18:10, 24 April 2026

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	=== Losing streak ===		=== Losing streak ===
	On November 17th, 1998, Haru Urara made her debut at Kochi Racecourse, but finished last in a field of five. Haru Urara began to race consistently, averaging almost 20 races per year at Kochi, but failed to win a single race. She only missed one race in a span of 4 years, due to a hoof injury. Kochi race announcer Koji Haseguchi ~~would count~~ how many races Haru Urara had lost, and by May 2003, she reached 87 consecutive losses. Shinoda Farm planned to retire Haru Urara to become a riding horse in the spring of 2003, but her trainer believed that she ~~wouldn~~'t be suitable for riding. Ownership was transferred to Takao Yokoyama, who continued to race ~~Haru Urara~~.<ref>''[https://www.hmv.co.jp/artist_吉川良_200000000250293/item_高知競馬のハルウララ_3206747 Haru Urara of Kochi Racecourse]'' by Ryo Yoshikawa. 1 Jan. 2004.</ref>		On November 17th, 1998, Haru Urara made her debut at Kochi Racecourse, but finished last in a field of five. Haru Urara began to race consistently, averaging almost 20 races per year at Kochi, but failed to win every single race. She only missed one race in a span of 4 years, due to a hoof injury. Kochi race announcer Koji Haseguchi counted how many races Haru Urara had lost, and by May 2003, she reached 87 consecutive losses. Shinoda Farm planned to retire Haru Urara to become a riding horse in the spring of 2003, but her trainer believed that she wasn't suitable for riding. Ownership was transferred to Takao Yokoyama, who continued Haru Urara to race.<ref>''[https://www.hmv.co.jp/artist_吉川良_200000000250293/item_高知競馬のハルウララ_3206747 Haru Urara of Kochi Racecourse]'' by Ryo Yoshikawa. 1 Jan. 2004.</ref>

	===The Haru Urara Boom===		===The Haru Urara Boom===
	In 2003, Japan had recently endured a financial recession that left thousands without jobs and endangered several businesses, known as the "Lost Decade." Kochi Racecourse suffered from the financial crisis, and was in danger of closing down had it continued to lose money by the end of the year. To save the track, Kochi PR officer, Masashi Yoshida, and track announcer, Koji Haseguchi, were tasked to share stories about Kochi Racecourse. Haseguchi presented Haru Urara and her now 88 consecutive losses to the Kochi Shimbun, who wrote an article on her titled "Let's win just once, keep running! Haru Urara!".<ref>''Kochi Shimbun'', June 13th 2003.</ref> The article was sent to national press outlets and ~~would~~ soon be picked up by the Mainichi Shimbun, the oldest and one of the biggest newspapers in Japan. Haru Urara became a popular figure in Japan, marking the beginning of the "Haru Urara Boom."<ref name="one"/> She was hailed as a hero by many Japanese, recognized as "the star of the underdogs," with many people soon traveling to Kochi to watch Haru Urara race. By December 14th 2003, over 5,000 spectators came to watch her 100th consecutive defeat.<ref>''[https://www.kinokuniya.co.jp/f/dsg-01-9784901681209 Losing is Winning! The Haru Urara Story]'' by Hiroshi Okamoto - Kinokuniya Books</ref>		In 2003, Japan had recently endured a financial recession that left thousands without jobs and endangered several businesses, known as the "Lost Decade". Kochi Racecourse suffered from the financial crisis, and was in danger of closing down had it continued to lose money by the end of the year. To save the track, Kochi PR officer, Masashi Yoshida, and track announcer, Koji Haseguchi, were tasked to share stories about Kochi Racecourse. Haseguchi presented Haru Urara and her now 88 consecutive losses to the Kochi Shimbun, who wrote an article on her titled "Let's win just once, keep running! Haru Urara!".<ref>''Kochi Shimbun'', June 13th 2003.</ref> The article was sent to national press outlets and was soon picked up by the Mainichi Shimbun, the oldest and one of the biggest newspapers in Japan. Haru Urara became a popular figure in Japan, marking the beginning of the "Haru Urara Boom".<ref name="one"/> She was hailed as a hero by many Japanese, recognized as "the star of the underdogs", with many people soon traveling to Kochi to watch Haru Urara race. By December 14th 2003, over 5,000 spectators came to watch her 100th consecutive defeat.<ref>''[https://www.kinokuniya.co.jp/f/dsg-01-9784901681209 Losing is Winning! The Haru Urara Story]'' by Hiroshi Okamoto - Kinokuniya Books</ref>

	Haru Urara was gaining significant press coverage, with even the Japanese prime minister Junichiro Koizumi cheering for her success: "I'd like to see Haru Urara win, even just once. The horse is a good example of not giving up in the face of defeat."<ref name="two">[https://www.cbsnews.com/news/losing-racehorse-charms-japan/ Losing Racehorse Charms Japan - CBS News]</ref> On March 7th, 2004, it was announced that star Japanese jockey Yutaka Take would travel to Kochi Racecourse to ride Haru Urara for her 106th race.<ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20071229121203/http://www.kochinews.co.jp/rensai02/keibanews3.htm#040323-2 ''Kochi Shimbun''], March 8th 2004</ref> With people believing this may be the race where Haru Urara finally wins, fans from all over Japan came to Kochi. On March 22nd, over 13,000 spectators came to watch Haru Urara, and over 500 million yen of bets were made on her race alone, breaking records for attendance and handle at Kochi Racecourse.<ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20071229121203/http://www.kochinews.co.jp/rensai02/keibanews3.htm#040323-2 ''Kochi Shimbun''], March 24 2004</ref> Haru Urara failed to win the race, finishing 10th out of 11 horses. Despite the defeat, Take took a victory lap with her to the cheers of the crowd. Two weeks before the race, Yutaka Take wrote on his blog, "It is hard to understand why a horse that has never won a race in its life gained more attention than Grade 1 winning horses."<ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20040315084322/http://take.nifty.com/diary/main_0403.html Take Diary], March 8th 2004. Retrieved from Internet Archive.</ref> After the race, he commented, "True fans of racing will support strong winning horses, that will never change. But Haru Urara attracted so many fans to Kochi Racecourse and created a frenzy all over Japan, for that I think it's safe to call her a great horse."<ref>[https://bookclub.kodansha.co.jp/product?item=0000203770 ''Yutaka Take, Ask This Horse! Outer Attack Edition''], Kodansha Publishing</ref>		Haru Urara was gaining significant press coverage, with even the Japanese prime minister Junichiro Koizumi cheering for her success: "I'd like to see Haru Urara win, even just once. The horse is a good example of not giving up in the face of defeat."<ref name="two">[https://www.cbsnews.com/news/losing-racehorse-charms-japan/ Losing Racehorse Charms Japan - CBS News]</ref> On March 7th, 2004, it was announced that star Japanese jockey Yutaka Take would travel to Kochi Racecourse to ride Haru Urara for her 106th race.<ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20071229121203/http://www.kochinews.co.jp/rensai02/keibanews3.htm#040323-2 ''Kochi Shimbun''], March 8th 2004</ref> With people believing this may be the race where Haru Urara finally wins, fans from all over Japan came to Kochi. On March 22nd, over 13,000 spectators came to watch Haru Urara, and over 500 million yen of bets were made on her race alone, breaking records for attendance and handle at Kochi Racecourse.<ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20071229121203/http://www.kochinews.co.jp/rensai02/keibanews3.htm#040323-2 ''Kochi Shimbun''], March 24 2004</ref> Haru Urara failed to win the race, finishing 10th out of 11 horses. Despite the defeat, Take took a victory lap with her to the cheers of the crowd. Two weeks before the race, Yutaka Take wrote on his blog, "It is hard to understand why a horse that has never won a race in its life gained more attention than Grade 1 winning horses."<ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20040315084322/http://take.nifty.com/diary/main_0403.html Take Diary], March 8th 2004. Retrieved from Internet Archive.</ref> After the race, he commented, "True fans of racing will support strong winning horses, that will never change. But Haru Urara attracted so many fans to Kochi Racecourse and created a frenzy all over Japan, for that I think it's safe to call her a great horse."<ref>[https://bookclub.kodansha.co.jp/product?item=0000203770 ''Yutaka Take, Ask This Horse! Outer Attack Edition''], Kodansha Publishing</ref>

	Haru Urara ~~would continue~~ running throughout 2004, and on August 3rd, had her 113th consecutive defeat.		Haru Urara continued running throughout 2004, and on August 3rd, had her 113th consecutive defeat.

	=== Controversy and Retirement ===		=== Controversy and Retirement ===
	After her 113th race, it was announced that Haru Urara ~~would~~ retire from racing in March 2005. On September 15th, 2004, Haru Urara was transferred to Nasu Training Farm in Tochigi Prefecture by Anzai Mitoko. Anzai had gained ownership in March 2004, after Takao Yokoyama made her the owner free of charge. There was conflict between trainer Dai Muneishi and the new owner, with Anzai wanting to transfer Haru Urara to the farm to have her rest so she could win her final race. Dai Muneishi opposed the idea, but Anzai showed up to his stable, threatening Muneishi and forcing her transferal to the farm. It was announced that Haru Urara ~~would return~~ to Kochi Racecourse on January 2005, but she never did, and on October 2006, Haru Urara's NAR registration was cancelled.		After her 113th race, it was announced that Haru Urara will retire from racing in March 2005. On September 15th, 2004, Haru Urara was transferred to Nasu Training Farm in Tochigi Prefecture by Anzai Mitoko. Anzai had gained ownership in March 2004, after Takao Yokoyama made her the owner free of charge. There was conflict between trainer Dai Muneishi and the new owner, with Anzai wanting to transfer Haru Urara to the farm to have her rest so she could win her final race. Dai Muneishi opposed the idea, but Anzai showed up to his stable, threatening Muneishi and forcing her transferal to the farm. It was announced that Haru Urara returned to Kochi Racecourse on January 2005, but she never did, and on October 2006, Haru Urara's NAR registration was cancelled.

	Nasu Training Farm manager, Hirota Shuji, ~~would remark~~ on the matter: "[Haru Urara] was trained to a level that it would be surprising had she not won when returning to Kochi Racecourse, but the owner didn't let her race, and suddenly took her away... it was a shame that she was being treated like a pet for the convenience of others."<ref name="three">''Weekly Shincho'', April 24, 2008</ref>		Nasu Training Farm manager, Hirota Shuji, remarked on the matter: "[Haru Urara] was trained to a level that it would be surprising had she not won when returning to Kochi Racecourse, but the owner didn't let her race, and suddenly took her away... it was a shame that she was being treated like a pet for the convenience of others."<ref name="three">''Weekly Shincho'', April 24, 2008</ref>

	== Post Retirement and Legacy ==		== Post Retirement and Legacy ==
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	Haru Urara's popularity from June 2003 to August 2004 helped Kochi Racecourse significantly improve their finances, saving the track from bankruptcy. Kochi Racecourse has stayed open ever since and continues to draw spectators. Haru Urara is still revered as one of the greatest losers in horse racing and sports, having several media created about her story. A picture of her in her racing days is printed on the wall of Kochi Racecourse, next to the stands, forever remembering her as the savior of Kochi Racecourse.		Haru Urara's popularity from June 2003 to August 2004 helped Kochi Racecourse significantly improve their finances, saving the track from bankruptcy. Kochi Racecourse has stayed open ever since and continues to draw spectators. Haru Urara is still revered as one of the greatest losers in horse racing and sports, having several media created about her story. A picture of her in her racing days is printed on the wall of Kochi Racecourse, next to the stands, forever remembering her as the savior of Kochi Racecourse.

	In ~~a twist of fate however~~, Haru Urara ~~joined~~ a ~~Soft Keiba race, or a soft racing event for retired horses in 2019, where she won~~. ~~Fans and media say this is her first victory.<ref>https://www.youtube~~.~~com/watch?v=MYdih8YPBxI</ref>~~		In summer 2018, Haru Urara was featured in a summer traffic safety poster of the Kisarazu Police Station. She was then awarded with 600kg of carrots by the chief of the police station.

	On September 8th 2025, staff at Martha Farm observed issues with Haru Urara, such as the lack of defecation, and was checked by a vet. Her condition worsened overnight and on September 9th 2025, Haru Urara ~~would pass~~ away due to colic at 29 years old.<ref> https://friday.kodansha.co.jp/article/438213</ref>		In a twist of fate however, Haru Urara joined a Soft Keiba race, or a soft racing event for retired horses in May 18th 2019, where she won. Fans and media say this is her first victory.<ref>https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MYdih8YPBxI</ref>

			With the introduction of ''Umamusume: Pretty Derby'', fans from the country regularly visited her and with the global release of the game in June 26th 2025, Haru Urara greatly gained popularity from overseas, so much that a website where they can donate ryegrass, her favorite grass, to her and Martha Farm went temporarily offline due to high traffic. She received her first batch of ryegrass shortly after.

			On September 8th 2025, staff at Martha Farm observed issues with Haru Urara, such as the lack of defecation, and was checked by a vet. Her condition worsened overnight and on September 9th 2025, Haru Urara passed away due to colic at 29 years old.<ref> https://friday.kodansha.co.jp/article/438213</ref>

	Yuko Miyahara, the representative of Martha Farm, said "She stuck to her stubborn ways right to the end. When she had colic, we needed to get her intestines moving, so yesterday we tried to get her to walk, but Urara said 'No, I don't want to walk'. But it's precisely because she was such a stubborn Urara that we have so many happy memories. I'm truly filled with gratitude for Urara."		Yuko Miyahara, the representative of Martha Farm, said "She stuck to her stubborn ways right to the end. When she had colic, we needed to get her intestines moving, so yesterday we tried to get her to walk, but Urara said 'No, I don't want to walk'. But it's precisely because she was such a stubborn Urara that we have so many happy memories. I'm truly filled with gratitude for Urara."
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	* ''Haru Urara'' (2005) - a drama film by Morikawa Tokikisa.<ref>[https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/832232?language=en-US Haru Urara (2005) - The Movie Database]</ref>		* ''Haru Urara'' (2005) - a drama film by Morikawa Tokikisa.<ref>[https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/832232?language=en-US Haru Urara (2005) - The Movie Database]</ref>
	* ''The Shining Star of Losers Everywhere'' (2016) - Award-winning short film by Mickey Dujyz, made for ESPN's 30 for 30.<ref name="one"/>		* ''The Shining Star of Losers Everywhere'' (2016) - Award-winning short film by Mickey Dujyz, made for ESPN's 30 for 30.<ref name="one"/>
	* "Haru Urara" - song by Scottish rock band Biffy Clyro, for their 2021 album "The Myth of Happily Forever After".<ref>[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-mDoCKPvMC8 "Haru Urara" - Biffy Clyro]</ref>		* ''Haru Urara'' - a song by the Scottish rock band Biffy Clyro, for their 2021 album "The Myth of Happily Forever After".<ref>[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-mDoCKPvMC8 "Haru Urara" - Biffy Clyro]</ref>

	== Relationships ==		== Relationships ==

Manikin at 23:06, 12 April 2026

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	Around early 2013, Anzai transferred Haru Urara to Martha Farm in Chiba Prefecture. After half a year, Anzai stopped visiting the farm and stopped paying her stable fee. In February 2014 it was announced that Haru Urara was abandoned and now owned by Martha Farm, with the Haru Urara Association soon created to care for her remaining years at the farm.<ref>[https://mf-urara.jimdoweb.com/ Haru Urara Assoication]</ref>		Around early 2013, Anzai transferred Haru Urara to Martha Farm in Chiba Prefecture. After half a year, Anzai stopped visiting the farm and stopped paying her stable fee. In February 2014 it was announced that Haru Urara was abandoned and now owned by Martha Farm, with the Haru Urara Association soon created to care for her remaining years at the farm.<ref>[https://mf-urara.jimdoweb.com/ Haru Urara Assoication]</ref>

	Haru Urara's popularity from June 2003 to August 2004 helped Kochi Racecourse significantly improve their finances, saving the track from bankruptcy. Kochi Racecourse has stayed open ever since and continues to draw spectators. Haru Urara is still revered as one of the greatest losers in horse racing and sports, having several media created about her story. A picture of her in her racing days is printed on the wall of Kochi Racecourse, next to the stands, forever remembering her as the savior of ~~the~~ Kochi Racecourse.		Haru Urara's popularity from June 2003 to August 2004 helped Kochi Racecourse significantly improve their finances, saving the track from bankruptcy. Kochi Racecourse has stayed open ever since and continues to draw spectators. Haru Urara is still revered as one of the greatest losers in horse racing and sports, having several media created about her story. A picture of her in her racing days is printed on the wall of Kochi Racecourse, next to the stands, forever remembering her as the savior of Kochi Racecourse.

	In a twist of fate however, Haru Urara joined a Soft Keiba race, or a soft racing event for retired horses in 2019, where she won. Fans and media say this is her first victory.<ref>https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MYdih8YPBxI</ref>		In a twist of fate however, Haru Urara joined a Soft Keiba race, or a soft racing event for retired horses in 2019, where she won. Fans and media say this is her first victory.<ref>https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MYdih8YPBxI</ref>

Manikin at 23:05, 12 April 2026

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	Around early 2013, Anzai transferred Haru Urara to Martha Farm in Chiba Prefecture. After half a year, Anzai stopped visiting the farm and stopped paying her stable fee. In February 2014 it was announced that Haru Urara was abandoned and now owned by Martha Farm, with the Haru Urara Association soon created to care for her remaining years at the farm.<ref>[https://mf-urara.jimdoweb.com/ Haru Urara Assoication]</ref>		Around early 2013, Anzai transferred Haru Urara to Martha Farm in Chiba Prefecture. After half a year, Anzai stopped visiting the farm and stopped paying her stable fee. In February 2014 it was announced that Haru Urara was abandoned and now owned by Martha Farm, with the Haru Urara Association soon created to care for her remaining years at the farm.<ref>[https://mf-urara.jimdoweb.com/ Haru Urara Assoication]</ref>

	Haru Urara's popularity from June 2003 to August 2004 helped Kochi Racecourse significantly improve their finances, saving the track from bankruptcy. Kochi Racecourse has stayed open ever since and continues to draw spectators. Haru Urara is still revered as one of the greatest losers in horse racing and sports, having several media created about her story. A picture of her in her racing days is printed on the wall of Kochi Racecourse, next to the stands.		Haru Urara's popularity from June 2003 to August 2004 helped Kochi Racecourse significantly improve their finances, saving the track from bankruptcy. Kochi Racecourse has stayed open ever since and continues to draw spectators. Haru Urara is still revered as one of the greatest losers in horse racing and sports, having several media created about her story. A picture of her in her racing days is printed on the wall of Kochi Racecourse, next to the stands, forever remembering her as the savior of the Kochi Racecourse.

	In a twist of fate however, Haru Urara joined a Soft Keiba race, or a soft racing event for retired horses in 2019, where she won. Fans and media say this is her first victory.<ref>https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MYdih8YPBxI</ref>		In a twist of fate however, Haru Urara joined a Soft Keiba race, or a soft racing event for retired horses in 2019, where she won. Fans and media say this is her first victory.<ref>https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MYdih8YPBxI</ref>
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	\|4th gen sire 8=Partholon (IRE)		\|4th gen sire 8=Partholon (IRE)
	\|4th gen dam8=Miss Hakuryu (JPN)		\|4th gen dam8=Miss Hakuryu (JPN)
	\|family=~~F12~~}}		\|family=12}}

	== Notes ==		== Notes ==

Manikin at 23:03, 12 April 2026

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	=== Controversy and Retirement ===		=== Controversy and Retirement ===
	After her 113th race, it was announced that Haru Urara would retire from racing in March 2005. On September 15th, 2004, Haru Urara was transferred to Nasu Training Farm in Tochigi Prefecture by Anzai Mitoko. Anzai had gained ownership in March 2004, after Takao Yokoyama made her the owner free of charge. There was conflict between trainer Dai Muneishi and the new owner, with Anzai wanting to transfer Haru Urara to the farm to have her rest so she could win her final race. Dai Muneishi opposed the idea, but Anzai showed up to his stable, threatening Muneishi and forcing her ~~transferral~~ to the farm. It was announced that Haru Urara would return to Kochi Racecourse on January 2005, but she never did, and on October 2006, Haru Urara's NAR registration was cancelled.		After her 113th race, it was announced that Haru Urara would retire from racing in March 2005. On September 15th, 2004, Haru Urara was transferred to Nasu Training Farm in Tochigi Prefecture by Anzai Mitoko. Anzai had gained ownership in March 2004, after Takao Yokoyama made her the owner free of charge. There was conflict between trainer Dai Muneishi and the new owner, with Anzai wanting to transfer Haru Urara to the farm to have her rest so she could win her final race. Dai Muneishi opposed the idea, but Anzai showed up to his stable, threatening Muneishi and forcing her transferal to the farm. It was announced that Haru Urara would return to Kochi Racecourse on January 2005, but she never did, and on October 2006, Haru Urara's NAR registration was cancelled.

	Nasu Training Farm manager, Hirota Shuji, would remark on the matter: "[Haru Urara] was trained to a level that it would be surprising had she not won when returning to Kochi Racecourse, but the owner didn't let her race, and suddenly took her away... it was a shame that she was being treated like a pet for the convenience of others."<ref name="three">''Weekly Shincho'', April 24, 2008</ref>		Nasu Training Farm manager, Hirota Shuji, would remark on the matter: "[Haru Urara] was trained to a level that it would be surprising had she not won when returning to Kochi Racecourse, but the owner didn't let her race, and suddenly took her away... it was a shame that she was being treated like a pet for the convenience of others."<ref name="three">''Weekly Shincho'', April 24, 2008</ref>
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	Around early 2013, Anzai transferred Haru Urara to Martha Farm in Chiba Prefecture. After half a year, Anzai stopped visiting the farm and stopped paying her stable fee. In February 2014 it was announced that Haru Urara was abandoned and now owned by Martha Farm, with the Haru Urara Association soon created to care for her remaining years at the farm.<ref>[https://mf-urara.jimdoweb.com/ Haru Urara Assoication]</ref>		Around early 2013, Anzai transferred Haru Urara to Martha Farm in Chiba Prefecture. After half a year, Anzai stopped visiting the farm and stopped paying her stable fee. In February 2014 it was announced that Haru Urara was abandoned and now owned by Martha Farm, with the Haru Urara Association soon created to care for her remaining years at the farm.<ref>[https://mf-urara.jimdoweb.com/ Haru Urara Assoication]</ref>

	Haru Urara's popularity from June 2003 to August 2004 helped Kochi Racecourse significantly improve their finances, saving the track from bankruptcy. Kochi Racecourse has stayed open ever since and continues to draw spectators. Haru Urara is still revered as one of the greatest losers in horse racing and sports, having several media created about her story.		Haru Urara's popularity from June 2003 to August 2004 helped Kochi Racecourse significantly improve their finances, saving the track from bankruptcy. Kochi Racecourse has stayed open ever since and continues to draw spectators. Haru Urara is still revered as one of the greatest losers in horse racing and sports, having several media created about her story. A picture of her in her racing days is printed on the wall of Kochi Racecourse, next to the stands.

	In a twist of fate however, Haru Urara joined a Soft Keiba race, or a soft racing event for retired horses in 2019, where she won. Fans and media say this is her first victory.<ref>https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MYdih8YPBxI</ref>		In a twist of fate however, Haru Urara joined a Soft Keiba race, or a soft racing event for retired horses in 2019, where she won. Fans and media say this is her first victory.<ref>https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MYdih8YPBxI</ref>

DragonOfAtlantis: The relatives category is for horses that have representation within Umamusume

2026-03-19T22:34:03Z

The relatives category is for horses that have representation within Umamusume

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	=== Relatives ===		=== Relatives ===
	* [[IRL:Nippo Teio\|Nippo Teio]] - Father		* [[IRL:Nippo Teio\|Nippo Teio]] - Father
	* Heroine - Mother

	== Race Records ==		== Race Records ==

KeepCalmAndMambo at 21:24, 19 March 2026

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	* [[IRL:Nippo Teio\|Nippo Teio]] - Father		* [[IRL:Nippo Teio\|Nippo Teio]] - Father
			* Heroine - Mother

	== Race Records ==		== Race Records ==

AdmiralKaneki: /* Post Retirement and Legacy */

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Post Retirement and Legacy

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	In a twist of fate however, Haru Urara joined a Soft Keiba race, or a soft racing event for retired horses in 2019, where she won. Fans and media say this is her first victory.<ref>https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MYdih8YPBxI</ref>		In a twist of fate however, Haru Urara joined a Soft Keiba race, or a soft racing event for retired horses in 2019, where she won. Fans and media say this is her first victory.<ref>https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MYdih8YPBxI</ref>

			On September 8th 2025, staff at Martha Farm observed issues with Haru Urara, such as the lack of defecation, and was checked by a vet. Her condition worsened overnight and on September 9th 2025, Haru Urara would pass away due to colic at 29 years old.<ref> https://friday.kodansha.co.jp/article/438213</ref>

			Yuko Miyahara, the representative of Martha Farm, said "She stuck to her stubborn ways right to the end. When she had colic, we needed to get her intestines moving, so yesterday we tried to get her to walk, but Urara said 'No, I don't want to walk'. But it's precisely because she was such a stubborn Urara that we have so many happy memories. I'm truly filled with gratitude for Urara."

	=== Films and other media about Haru Urara ===		=== Films and other media about Haru Urara ===
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	* ''The Shining Star of Losers Everywhere'' (2016) - Award-winning short film by Mickey Dujyz, made for ESPN's 30 for 30.<ref name="one"/>		* ''The Shining Star of Losers Everywhere'' (2016) - Award-winning short film by Mickey Dujyz, made for ESPN's 30 for 30.<ref name="one"/>
	* "Haru Urara" - song by Scottish rock band Biffy Clyro, for their 2021 album "The Myth of Happily Forever After".<ref>[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-mDoCKPvMC8 "Haru Urara" - Biffy Clyro]</ref>		* "Haru Urara" - song by Scottish rock band Biffy Clyro, for their 2021 album "The Myth of Happily Forever After".<ref>[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-mDoCKPvMC8 "Haru Urara" - Biffy Clyro]</ref>

	On September 8th 2025, staff at Martha Farm observed issues with Haru Urara, such as the lack of defecation, and was checked by a vet. Her condition worsened overnight and on September 9th 2025, Haru Urara would pass away due to colic at 29 years old.<ref> https://friday.kodansha.co.jp/article/438213</ref>

	Yuko Miyahara, the representative of Martha Farm, said "She stuck to her stubborn ways right to the end. When she had colic, we needed to get her intestines moving, so yesterday we tried to get her to walk, but Urara said 'No, I don't want to walk'. But it's precisely because she was such a stubborn Urara that we have so many happy memories. I'm truly filled with gratitude for Urara."

	== Relationships ==		== Relationships ==