IRL:Hishi Amazon
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| Hishi Amazon | ||
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| ヒシアマゾン | ||
| Hishi Amazon at the 1994 Queen's Stakes | ||
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| Romaji | Hishi Amazon | |
| Foaled | March 26, 1991 | |
| Died | April 15, 2019 | |
| Sire | Theatrical | |
| Dam | Katies | |
| Sex | Mare | |
| Color | Dark bay | |
| Trainer | Takao Nakano | |
| Race Record | 20: 10-5-0 | |
| Earnings | 695,820,000 JPY | |
| Major wins | ||
| Hanshin Sansai Himba Stakes (1993) New Zealand Trophy Yonsai Stakes (1994) Rose Stakes (1994) Queen Elizabeth II Cup (1994) Sankei Sho All Comers (1995) Kyoto Daishoten (1995) |
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Hishi Amazon was an American-bred, Japanese-trained racehorse that was active from 1993 to 1996. She won nine graded races over the span of her career. Though her G1 wins were all filly-limited races, she defeated many stallions in G2 and G3 races.
Name Origin
Crown name "Hishi" is from the owner Masaichiro Abe. "Amazoness" (アマゾネス, amazons), named after the female warriors in Greek Mythology, was rejected, so the name was settled to be "Amazon" (アマゾン).[2]
Racing career
Two-year-old season (1993)
Hishi Amazon made her debut on September 19th in a 1,200-meter dirt race on Nakayama Racecourse. After winning her maiden race, she entered the Platanus Sho on October 24th, where she placed 2nd. A month later, on November 13th, she entered the Keisei Hai Sansai Stakes (G2), where she placed 2nd once more. However, on December 5th, she was entered into the Hanshin Sansai Himba Stakes (G1),[Note 1] where she dominated the field and won by five lengths, marking her first G1 win. For her victory, she was awarded the JRA Award for Best Two-Year-Old Filly.
Three-year-old season (1994)
At the time, foreign horses were not allowed to compete in the classic races, so Hishi Amazon mainly ran G2 and G3 races that were open to her. While she lost the Keisei Hai (G3) on January 9th and placed 2nd, she went on to have a win streak for six races in total. Weeks later, on January 30th, she won the Daily Hai Queen Cup (G3). Months later, on April 16th, she won the Crystal Cup (G3), and won the New Zealand Trophy Yonsai Stakes (G2) on June 5th.
After nearly four months of rest, Hishi Amazon won the Rose Stakes (G2) on October 23rd. A few weeks later, on November 13th, she entered the Queen Elizabeth II Cup, the final leg of the Triple Tiara at the time.[Note 2]Racing from behind, she won the race, claiming her second and final G1 victory. Her final race of the year was the Arima Kinen, where she challenged multiple colts, including the Triple Crown winner of the year, Narita Brian. Though she placed 2nd to Narita Brian by two lengths and a half, her victories throughout the year awarded her the JRA Award for Best Three-Year-Old Filly.
Four-year-old season (1995)
While Hishi Amazon was temporarily sent to America to compete in races, a leg injury forced her to return back to Japan before being and to compete in the Santa Ana Handicap.[3] On July 9th, she returned to compete in the Takamatsunomiya Hai (1995), where she placed 5th in spite of being the overwhelming favorite and lost to Matikanetannhauser.[Note 3] However, she won the Sankei Sho All Comers (G2) on September 18th, and the Kyoto Daishoten (G2) weeks later on October 8th. She then lost the Japan Cup, placing 2nd to the German horse Lando on November 26th. In her final race of the year, she lost the Arima Kinen to Mayano Top Gun on December 24th, placing 5th.
Five-year-old season (1996)
Hishi Amazon only competed in three races in 1996, and lost all of them. On June 9th, she placed 10th in the Yasuda Kinen, the lowest placement in her career. Months later, on November 10th, she challenged the Queen Elizabeth II Cup for the second time, where she crossed the finish line in 2nd place but was disqualified and demoted to 7th place. Her final race was the Arima Kinen, where she lost to Sakura Laurel and placed 5th.
While there were plans to have her continue racing in 1997, tendonitis in her right front leg halted those plans, and she was retired from racing.
Retirement and Death
She initially became a broodmare at Dewa Farm. She was first bred to Hishi Masaru, a son of Secretariat owned by the same owner. Later that year she returned to the United States to reside at Taylor Made Farm, her place of birth, in Kentucky. She would be bred to American stallions, but the foals would be sent back to Japan to race. In 2011, after having her last foal, she retired from breeding duty and moved to Polo Green Stable. On the night of April 15th, 2019, she passed away due to old age at the stable.
Honors
- JRA Award for Best Two-Year-Old Filly (1993)
- JRA Award for Best Three-Year-Old Filly (1994)
- JRA Award for Best Older Filly or Mare (1995)
Race Records
| Date | Racecourse | Race | Grade | Distance | Gate | Odds | Fav. | Fin. | Time | Margin | Jockey | Winner (Runner-Up) | Other Umamusume |
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| 1993/09/19 | Nakayama | Three-Year-Old Newcomer | Maiden | D 1200m | 3 | 2.4 | 1 | 1 | 1:13.7 | 0.0 | E.Nakadate | (Nobori Ryu) | |
| 1993/10/24 | Tokyo | Platanus Sho | Pre-OP | D 1400m | 10 | 5.2 | 3 | 2 | 1:26.3 | 0.1 | T.Eda | Mitsuru Masaru | |
| 1993/11/13 | Tokyo | Keisei Hai Sansai Stakes | G2 | T 1400m | 9 | 13.2 | 6 | 2 | 1:22.9 | 0.0 | E.Nakadate | Yamanin Ability | |
| 1993/12/05 | Hanshin | Hanshin Sansai Himba Stakes | G1 | T 1600m | 3 | 5.2 | 2 | 1 | 1:35.9 | -0.8 | E.Nakadate | (Robe Montante) | |
| 1994/01/09 | Nakayama | Keisei Hai | G3 | T 1600m | 1 | 1.8 | 1 | 2 | 1:34.2 | 0.3 | E.Nakadate | Biko Pegasus | Biko Pegasus |
| 1994/01/30 | Tokyo | Daily Hai Queen Cup | G3 | T 1600m | 6 | 1.4 | 1 | 1 | 1:35.3 | -0.1 | E.Nakadate | (Eishin Vermont) | |
| 1994/04/16 | Nakayama | Crystal Cup | G3 | T 1200m | 6 | 2.0 | 1 | 1 | 1:08.5 | -0.2 | E.Nakadate | (Taiki Wolf) | |
| 1994/06/05 | Tokyo | New Zealand Trophy | G2 | T 1600m | 4 | 1.6 | 1 | 1 | 1:35.8 | -0.1 | E.Nakadate | (Machikane Allegro) | Biko Pegasus |
| 1994/10/02 | Nakayama | Queen Stakes | G3 | T 2000m | 7 | 1.2 | 1 | 1 | 2:02.9 | -0.2 | E.Nakadate | (Jono Butterfly) | |
| 1994/10/23 | Hanshin | Rose Stakes | G2 | T 2000m | 8 | 1.2 | 1 | 1 | 2:00.0 | -0.2 | E.Nakadate | (Agnes Parade) | |
| 1994/11/13 | Kyoto | Queen Elizabeth II Cup | G1 | T 2400m | 6 | 1.8 | 1 | 1 | 2:24.3 | 0.0 | E.Nakadate | (Chokai Carol) | |
| 1994/12/25 | Nakayama | Arima Kinen | G1 | T 2500m | 8 | 19.1 | 6 | 2 | 2:32.7 | 0.5 | E.Nakadate | Narita Brian | Matikanetannhauser, Narita Brian, Rice Shower, Nice Nature, Sakura Chitose O, Twin Turbo |
| 1995/07/09 | Chukyo | Takamatsunomiya Hai | G2 | T 2000m | 7 | 1.5 | 1 | 5 | 2:03.0 | 0.4 | E.Nakadate | Matikanetannhauser | Matikanetannhauser |
| 1995/09/18 | Nakayama | Sankei Sho All Comers | G2 | T 2200m | 2 | 2.0 | 1 | 1 | 2:16.3 | -0.1 | E.Nakadate | (Irish Dance) | |
| 1995/10/08 | Kyoto | Kyoto Daishoten | G2 | T 2400m | 8 | 1.4 | 1 | 1 | 2:25.3 | -0.4 | E.Nakadate | (Tamamo Highway) | Nice Nature |
| 1995/11/26 | Tokyo | Japan Cup | G1 | T 2400m | 12 | 4.3 | 2 | 2 | 2:24.8 | 0.2 | E.Nakadate | Lando | Narita Brian, Royce and Royce, Matikanetannhauser, Nice Nature |
| 1995/12/24 | Nakayama | Arima Kinen | G1 | T 2500m | 7 | 3.0 | 1 | 5 | 2:34.6 | 1.0 | E.Nakadate | Mayano Top Gun | Mayano Top Gun, Sakura Chitose O, Narita Brian, Royce and Royce, Nice Nature |
| 1996/06/09 | Tokyo | Yasuda Kinen | G1 | T 1600m | 10 | 9.8 | 4 | 10 | 1:33.9 | 0.8 | E.Nakadate | Trot Thunder | Hishi Akebono, Biko Pegasus |
| 1996/11/10 | Kyoto | Queen Elizabeth II Cup | G1 | T 2200m | 11 | 9.0 | 5 | 7 | 2:14.3 | 0.0 | E.Nakadate | Dance Partner | |
| 1996/12/22 | Nakayama | Arima Kinen | G1 | T 2500m | 5 | 9.5 | 5 | 5 | 2:35.0 | 1.2 | H.Kawachi | Sakura Laurel | Sakura Laurel, Marvelous Sunday, Mayano Top Gun |
Pedigree
| Sire Theatrical (IRE) |
Nureyev (USA) | Northern Dancer (CAN) | Nearctic (CAN) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Natalma (USA) | |||
| Special (USA) | Forli (ARG) | ||
| Thong (USA) | |||
| Tree of Knowledge (IRE) | Sassafras (FR) | Sheshoon (GB) | |
| Ruta (FR) | |||
| Sensibility (USA) | Hail to Reason (USA) | ||
| Pange (GB) | |||
| Dam Katies (IRE) |
Nonoalco (USA) | Nearctic (CAN) | Nearco (ITY) |
| Lady Angela (GB) | |||
| Seximee (USA) | Hasty Road (USA) | ||
| Jambo (USA) | |||
| Mortefontaine (FR) | Polic (FR) | Relic (USA) | |
| Polaire (FR) | |||
| Brabantia (GB) | Honeyway (GB) | ||
| Porthaven (GB), (Family: 7-f) |
Trivia
- The Katies mare line has been very successful in Japan, producing 2007 JRA Horse of the Year Admire Moon, 2021 JRA Horse of the Year Efforia, and 2008 JRA Best Sprinter or Miler Sleepless Night. Hishi Amazon is the aunt or grand-aunt of all three.