IRL:Hishi Miracle - Revision history

Suirob2005 at 18:02, 22 July 2026

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	\| sire = [[IRL:Soccer Boy\|Soccer Boy]]		\| sire = [[IRL:Soccer Boy\|Soccer Boy]]
	\| dam = Shunsaku Yoshiko		\| dam = Shunsaku Yoshiko
			\| damsire = Shady Heights
	\| sex = Stallion		\| sex = Stallion
	\| color = Gray		\| color = Gray

AZYRAF at 15:46, 10 July 2026

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	Crown name "Hishi" is from the owner Masaichiro Abe.		Crown name "Hishi" is from the owner Masaichiro Abe.

	== Racing career ==		== Racing career ==

	=== Debut and maiden race struggles (2001 - mid 2002) ===		=== Two-year-old season (2001) ===

			==== Debut and maiden race struggles (2001 - mid 2002) ====

	Hishi Miracle made his debut on August 11th, 2001 in a 1,200-meter turf race at Kokura Racecourse. His jockey, Koichi Tsunoda, said at the time, "He'd be better with a longer distance"<ref name=":0">Yushun Magazine December 2009 Issue</ref>. With three more losses on 1200 meters, he was put on longer (1800 - 2000m) races, and finally won on his 10<sup>th</sup> maiden race in the spring of his three year old season in 2002. He would start slowly climbing the race classes with top three placements, and his team would set sights on the Kikuka Sho after his win at the Nowaki Tokubetsu.		Hishi Miracle made his debut on August 11th, 2001 in a 1,200-meter turf race at Kokura Racecourse. His jockey, Koichi Tsunoda, said at the time, "He'd be better with a longer distance"<ref name=":0">Yushun Magazine December 2009 Issue</ref>. With three more losses on 1200 meters, he was put on longer (1800 - 2000m) races, and finally won on his 10<sup>th</sup> maiden race in the spring of his three year old season in 2002. He would start slowly climbing the race classes with top three placements, and his team would set sights on the Kikuka Sho after his win at the Nowaki Tokubetsu.
	=== The Kikuka Sho (late 2002) ===
			=== Three-year-old season (2002) ===

			==== The Kikuka Sho (late 2002) ====
	After the decision from the team, he ran in the Kikuka Sho trial race, the Kobe Shinbun Hai, as his first graded race. He placed 6th and failed to get priority entry for the Kikuka Sho, which is given to the top three placers. Without priority or prize money to enter the Kikuka Sho, trainer Sayama made the bold decision to pay the 2 million yen late fee for classic registration without informing the owner Abe. There were 8 horses competing for only 3 slots available, and the additional entry fee would not be refunded if he failed the lottery draw. Hishi Miracle won the draw and was given a slot at the Kikuka sho.<ref>Yushun Magazine December 2002 Issue</ref>		After the decision from the team, he ran in the Kikuka Sho trial race, the Kobe Shinbun Hai, as his first graded race. He placed 6th and failed to get priority entry for the Kikuka Sho, which is given to the top three placers. Without priority or prize money to enter the Kikuka Sho, trainer Sayama made the bold decision to pay the 2 million yen late fee for classic registration without informing the owner Abe. There were 8 horses competing for only 3 slots available, and the additional entry fee would not be refunded if he failed the lottery draw. Hishi Miracle won the draw and was given a slot at the Kikuka sho.<ref>Yushun Magazine December 2002 Issue</ref>

	The favorite at the Kikuka Sho was the Satsuki Sho winner, [[IRL:No Reason\|No Reason]], as the Japanese Derby winner [[IRL:Tanino Gimlet\|Tanino Gimlet]] had already been retired from injury, and the 2<sup>nd</sup> place at the derby [[IRL:Symboli Kris S\|Symboli Kris S]] was aiming for the Tenno Sho (Autumn). Hishi Miracle was the 10th favorite as his performance at the Kobe Shinbun Hai did not inspire confidence. At the race, Yutaka Take was dismounted from No Reason out of the gate and was disqualified, while Hishi Miracle stayed at the back of the pack. In a fast paced race, he utilized his spurt early and used the slope on the 3rd corner of the Kyoto Racecourse to overtake the entire pack and stand at the front, in a manner similar the Kikuka Sho wins of [[IRL:Mr. C.B.\|Mr. C.B.]] in 1983 and [[IRL:Gold Ship\|Gold Ship]] in 2012. Despite the end closer Fast Tateyama making it within a nose, Hishi Miracle crossed the finish line in 1<sup>st</sup>, making it his first G1 victory and first graded victory as well.		The favorite at the Kikuka Sho was the Satsuki Sho winner, [[IRL:No Reason\|No Reason]], as the Japanese Derby winner [[IRL:Tanino Gimlet\|Tanino Gimlet]] had already been retired from injury, and the 2<sup>nd</sup> place at the derby [[IRL:Symboli Kris S\|Symboli Kris S]] was aiming for the Tenno Sho (Autumn). Hishi Miracle was the 10th favorite as his performance at the Kobe Shinbun Hai did not inspire confidence. At the race, Yutaka Take was dismounted from No Reason out of the gate and was disqualified, while Hishi Miracle stayed at the back of the pack. In a fast paced race, he utilized his spurt early and used the slope on the 3rd corner of the Kyoto Racecourse to overtake the entire pack and stand at the front, in a manner similar the Kikuka Sho wins of [[IRL:Mr. C.B.\|Mr. C.B.]] in 1983 and [[IRL:Gold Ship\|Gold Ship]] in 2012. Despite the end closer Fast Tateyama making it within a nose, Hishi Miracle crossed the finish line in 1<sup>st</sup>, making it his first G1 victory and first graded victory as well.

	=== ~~The~~ Four ~~Year Old~~ season (2003) ===		=== Four-year-old season (2003) ===

	==== The Tenno Sho (Spring) ====		==== The Tenno Sho (Spring) ====
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	Racing in his usual style from the back, Hishi Miracle pushed past [[IRL:Symboli Kris S\|Symboli Kris S]] and [[IRL:Tap Dance City\|Tap Dance City]] on the straight, and hung onto first by a head from the surging Tsurumaru Boy.		Racing in his usual style from the back, Hishi Miracle pushed past [[IRL:Symboli Kris S\|Symboli Kris S]] and [[IRL:Tap Dance City\|Tap Dance City]] on the straight, and hung onto first by a head from the surging Tsurumaru Boy.

			=== Five-year-old season (2004) ===

			=== Six-year-old season (2005) ===

	== Retirement & Breeding Career ==		== Retirement & Breeding Career ==

AZYRAF at 15:43, 10 July 2026

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	Racing in his usual style from the back, Hishi Miracle pushed past [[IRL:Symboli Kris S\|Symboli Kris S]] and [[IRL:Tap Dance City\|Tap Dance City]] on the straight, and hung onto first by a head from the surging Tsurumaru Boy.		Racing in his usual style from the back, Hishi Miracle pushed past [[IRL:Symboli Kris S\|Symboli Kris S]] and [[IRL:Tap Dance City\|Tap Dance City]] on the straight, and hung onto first by a head from the surging Tsurumaru Boy.

	===Retirement===		== Retirement & Breeding Career ==

	After the 2003 Kyoto Daishoten, Hishi Miracle was diagnosed with suspensory desmitis in his right front leg, and rested until October of 2004. After 5 defeats, the suspensory desimitis reemerged after the 2005 Tenno Sho (Spring), and he was retired on May 20th, 2005.		After the 2003 Kyoto Daishoten, Hishi Miracle was diagnosed with suspensory desmitis in his right front leg, and rested until October of 2004. After 5 defeats, the suspensory desimitis reemerged after the 2005 Tenno Sho (Spring), and he was retired on May 20th, 2005.

Suirob2005 at 21:12, 7 July 2026

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	\| sex = Stallion		\| sex = Stallion
	\| color = Gray		\| color = Gray
			\| owner = Masaichiro Abe
	\| trainer = Masaru Sayama		\| trainer = Masaru Sayama
	\| record = 28: 6-3-4		\| record = 28: 6-3-4

Suirob2005: /* ”Miracle Ojisan” */

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”Miracle Ojisan”

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	* While most horses that wear hoods to dampen noise and repel dust or sand in order to calm the horse, that was not the case for Hishi Miracle. It is assumed that the hood was a piece of fashion for recognizability<ref>https://x.com/lunaticmonster/status/2028300510021685289/</ref>.		* While most horses that wear hoods to dampen noise and repel dust or sand in order to calm the horse, that was not the case for Hishi Miracle. It is assumed that the hood was a piece of fashion for recognizability<ref>https://x.com/lunaticmonster/status/2028300510021685289/</ref>.
	=== ”Miracle Ojisan” ===		=== ”Miracle Ojisan” ===
	When the odds were first released in the 2003 Takarazuka Kinen, Hishi Miracle stood at the first favourite at 1.7 odds. It was found out that a man (who would later be known as miracle ojisan<ref group="Note">Uncle Miracle in English. </ref>) had just been paid out 12.22 million yen from winning Agnes Digital's Yasuda Kinen, and bet the full amount on a Hishi Miracle win at the Takarazuka Kinen<ref>https://ja.wikipedia.org/wiki/%E3%83%92%E3%82%B7%E3%83%9F%E3%83%A9%E3%82%AF%E3%83%AB#cite_note-%E6%97%A5%E5%88%8A%E5%BE%A9%E5%88%BB-%E3%83%92%E3%82%B7%E3%83%9F%E3%83%A9%E3%82%AF%E3%83%AB%E3%81%8A%E3%81%98%E3%81%95%E3%82%93-47</ref> (in which Agnes Digital was also running in). When the odds settled at 16.3, the payoff of the 12.22 million yen bet was 199 million yen, which was higher than Hishi Miracle's prize money for winning the Takarazuka Kinen at 132 million yen<ref name=":0" />. Jockey Tsunoda also congratulated this person in the winning interview<ref>https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_i-eOYjk25I</ref>, and this was referenced in the ~~umamusume~~'s career story.		When the odds were first released in the 2003 Takarazuka Kinen, Hishi Miracle stood at the first favourite at 1.7 odds. It was found out that a man (who would later be known as miracle ojisan<ref group="Note">Uncle Miracle in English. </ref>) had just been paid out 12.22 million yen from winning Agnes Digital's Yasuda Kinen, and bet the full amount on a Hishi Miracle win at the Takarazuka Kinen<ref>https://ja.wikipedia.org/wiki/%E3%83%92%E3%82%B7%E3%83%9F%E3%83%A9%E3%82%AF%E3%83%AB#cite_note-%E6%97%A5%E5%88%8A%E5%BE%A9%E5%88%BB-%E3%83%92%E3%82%B7%E3%83%9F%E3%83%A9%E3%82%AF%E3%83%AB%E3%81%8A%E3%81%98%E3%81%95%E3%82%93-47</ref> (in which Agnes Digital was also running in). When the odds settled at 16.3, the payoff of the 12.22 million yen bet was 199 million yen, which was higher than Hishi Miracle's prize money for winning the Takarazuka Kinen at 132 million yen<ref name=":0" />. Jockey Tsunoda also congratulated this person in the winning interview<ref>https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_i-eOYjk25I</ref>, and this was referenced in the Umamusume's career story.

	=== Pool adverseness ===		=== Pool adverseness ===

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	=== Debut and maiden race struggles (2001 - mid 2002) ===		=== Debut and maiden race struggles (2001 - mid 2002) ===

	Hishi Miracle made his debut on ~~the~~ August 11th, 2001 in a 1,200-meter turf race at Kokura Racecourse. His jockey, Koichi Tsunoda, said at the time, "He'd be better with a longer distance"<ref name=":0">Yushun Magazine December 2009 Issue</ref>. With three more losses on 1200 meters, he was put on longer (1800 - 2000m) races, and finally won on his 10<sup>th</sup> maiden race in the spring of his three year old season in 2002. He would start slowly climbing the race classes with top three placements, and his team would set sights on the Kikuka Sho after his win at the Nowaki Tokubetsu.		Hishi Miracle made his debut on August 11th, 2001 in a 1,200-meter turf race at Kokura Racecourse. His jockey, Koichi Tsunoda, said at the time, "He'd be better with a longer distance"<ref name=":0">Yushun Magazine December 2009 Issue</ref>. With three more losses on 1200 meters, he was put on longer (1800 - 2000m) races, and finally won on his 10<sup>th</sup> maiden race in the spring of his three year old season in 2002. He would start slowly climbing the race classes with top three placements, and his team would set sights on the Kikuka Sho after his win at the Nowaki Tokubetsu.
	=== The Kikuka Sho (late 2002) ===		=== The Kikuka Sho (late 2002) ===
	After the decision from the team, he ran in the Kikuka Sho trial race, the Kobe Shinbun Hai, as his first graded race. He placed 6th and failed to get priority entry for the Kikuka Sho, which is given to the top three placers. Without priority or prize money to enter the Kikuka Sho, trainer Sayama made the bold decision to pay the 2 million yen late fee for classic registration without informing the owner Abe. There were 8 horses competing for only 3 slots available, and the additional entry fee would not be refunded if he failed the lottery draw. Hishi Miracle won the draw and was given a slot at the Kikuka sho.<ref>Yushun Magazine December 2002 Issue</ref>		After the decision from the team, he ran in the Kikuka Sho trial race, the Kobe Shinbun Hai, as his first graded race. He placed 6th and failed to get priority entry for the Kikuka Sho, which is given to the top three placers. Without priority or prize money to enter the Kikuka Sho, trainer Sayama made the bold decision to pay the 2 million yen late fee for classic registration without informing the owner Abe. There were 8 horses competing for only 3 slots available, and the additional entry fee would not be refunded if he failed the lottery draw. Hishi Miracle won the draw and was given a slot at the Kikuka sho.<ref>Yushun Magazine December 2002 Issue</ref>

	The favorite at the Kikuka Sho was the Satsuki Sho winner, [[IRL:No Reason\|No Reason]], as the Japanese Derby winner [[IRL:Tanino Gimlet\|Tanino Gimlet]] had already been retired from injury, and the 2<sup>nd</sup> place at the derby [[IRL:Symboli Kris S\|Symboli Kris S]] was aiming for the Tenno Sho (Autumn). Hishi Miracle was the 10th favorite as his performance at the Kobe Shinbun Hai did not inspire confidence. At the race, Yutaka Take was dismounted from No Reason out of the gate and was disqualified, while Hishi Miracle stayed at the back of the pack. In a fast paced race, he utilized his spurt early and used the slope on the 3rd corner of the Kyoto Racecourse to overtake the entire pack and stand at the front, in a manner similar the Kikuka Sho wins of [[IRL:Mr. C.B.\|Mr. C.B.]] in 1983 and [[IRL:Gold Ship\|Gold Ship]] in 2012. Despite the end closer Fast Tateyama making it within a nose, Hishi Miracle crossed the finish line in 1<sup>st</sup>, making it his first ~~Grade 1~~ victory and first graded victory as well.		The favorite at the Kikuka Sho was the Satsuki Sho winner, [[IRL:No Reason\|No Reason]], as the Japanese Derby winner [[IRL:Tanino Gimlet\|Tanino Gimlet]] had already been retired from injury, and the 2<sup>nd</sup> place at the derby [[IRL:Symboli Kris S\|Symboli Kris S]] was aiming for the Tenno Sho (Autumn). Hishi Miracle was the 10th favorite as his performance at the Kobe Shinbun Hai did not inspire confidence. At the race, Yutaka Take was dismounted from No Reason out of the gate and was disqualified, while Hishi Miracle stayed at the back of the pack. In a fast paced race, he utilized his spurt early and used the slope on the 3rd corner of the Kyoto Racecourse to overtake the entire pack and stand at the front, in a manner similar the Kikuka Sho wins of [[IRL:Mr. C.B.\|Mr. C.B.]] in 1983 and [[IRL:Gold Ship\|Gold Ship]] in 2012. Despite the end closer Fast Tateyama making it within a nose, Hishi Miracle crossed the finish line in 1<sup>st</sup>, making it his first G1 victory and first graded victory as well.

	=== The Four Year Old season (2003) ===		=== The Four Year Old season (2003) ===
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	===Retirement===		===Retirement===

	After the 2003 Kyoto Daishoten, Hishi Miracle was diagnosed with suspensory desmitis in his right front leg, and rested until October of 2004. After 5 defeats, the suspensory desimitis reemerged after the 2005 Tenno Sho (Spring), and he was retired on ~~the~~ May 20th, 2005.		After the 2003 Kyoto Daishoten, Hishi Miracle was diagnosed with suspensory desmitis in his right front leg, and rested until October of 2004. After 5 defeats, the suspensory desimitis reemerged after the 2005 Tenno Sho (Spring), and he was retired on May 20th, 2005.
	== Honors ==		== Honors ==

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Racing career

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	* While most horses that wear hoods to dampen noise and repel dust or sand in order to calm the horse, that was not the case for Hishi Miracle. It is assumed that the hood was a piece of fashion for recognizability<ref>https://x.com/lunaticmonster/status/2028300510021685289/</ref>.		* While most horses that wear hoods to dampen noise and repel dust or sand in order to calm the horse, that was not the case for Hishi Miracle. It is assumed that the hood was a piece of fashion for recognizability<ref>https://x.com/lunaticmonster/status/2028300510021685289/</ref>.
	=== ”Miracle Ojisan” ===		=== ”Miracle Ojisan” ===
	When the odds were first released in the 2003 Takarazuka Kinen, Hishi Miracle stood at the first favourite at 1.7 odds. It was found out that a man (who would later be known as miracle ojisan<ref group="~~note~~ ">Uncle Miracle in English </ref>) had just been paid out 12.22 million yen from winning Agnes Digital's Yasuda Kinen, and bet the full amount on a Hishi Miracle win at the Takarazuka Kinen<ref>https://ja.wikipedia.org/wiki/%E3%83%92%E3%82%B7%E3%83%9F%E3%83%A9%E3%82%AF%E3%83%AB#cite_note-%E6%97%A5%E5%88%8A%E5%BE%A9%E5%88%BB-%E3%83%92%E3%82%B7%E3%83%9F%E3%83%A9%E3%82%AF%E3%83%AB%E3%81%8A%E3%81%98%E3%81%95%E3%82%93-47</ref> (in which Agnes Digital was also running in). When the odds settled at 16.3, the payoff of the 12.22 million yen bet was 199 million yen, which was higher than Hishi Miracle's prize money for winning the Takarazuka Kinen at 132 million yen<ref name=":0" />. Jockey Tsunoda also congratulated this person in the winning interview<ref>https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_i-eOYjk25I</ref>, and this was referenced in the umamusume's career story.		When the odds were first released in the 2003 Takarazuka Kinen, Hishi Miracle stood at the first favourite at 1.7 odds. It was found out that a man (who would later be known as miracle ojisan<ref group="Note">Uncle Miracle in English. </ref>) had just been paid out 12.22 million yen from winning Agnes Digital's Yasuda Kinen, and bet the full amount on a Hishi Miracle win at the Takarazuka Kinen<ref>https://ja.wikipedia.org/wiki/%E3%83%92%E3%82%B7%E3%83%9F%E3%83%A9%E3%82%AF%E3%83%AB#cite_note-%E6%97%A5%E5%88%8A%E5%BE%A9%E5%88%BB-%E3%83%92%E3%82%B7%E3%83%9F%E3%83%A9%E3%82%AF%E3%83%AB%E3%81%8A%E3%81%98%E3%81%95%E3%82%93-47</ref> (in which Agnes Digital was also running in). When the odds settled at 16.3, the payoff of the 12.22 million yen bet was 199 million yen, which was higher than Hishi Miracle's prize money for winning the Takarazuka Kinen at 132 million yen<ref name=":0" />. Jockey Tsunoda also congratulated this person in the winning interview<ref>https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_i-eOYjk25I</ref>, and this was referenced in the umamusume's career story.

	=== Pool adverseness ===		=== Pool adverseness ===

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wording correction

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	* Hishi Miracle's only graded wins are G1. They are also the same three won by the gray [[IRL:Biwa Hayahide\|Biwa Hayahide]], 9 years prior.		* Hishi Miracle's only graded wins are G1. They are also the same three won by the gray [[IRL:Biwa Hayahide\|Biwa Hayahide]], 9 years prior.
	* Hishi Miracle is the 2nd horse ever to win a classics race using the "Oguri Cap rule", after [[IRL:T.M. Opera O\|T.M. Opera O]].		* Hishi Miracle is the 2nd horse ever to win a classics race using the "Oguri Cap rule", after [[IRL:T.M. Opera O\|T.M. Opera O]].
	* While most horses that wear ~~face and ear coverings~~ to dampen noise and repel dust or sand in order to calm the horse, that was not the case for Hishi Miracle. It is assumed that the ~~face covering~~ was a piece of fashion for recognizability<ref>https://x.com/lunaticmonster/status/2028300510021685289/</ref>.		* While most horses that wear hoods to dampen noise and repel dust or sand in order to calm the horse, that was not the case for Hishi Miracle. It is assumed that the hood was a piece of fashion for recognizability<ref>https://x.com/lunaticmonster/status/2028300510021685289/</ref>.
	=== ”Miracle Ojisan” ===		=== ”Miracle Ojisan” ===
	When the odds were first released in the 2003 Takarazuka Kinen, Hishi Miracle stood at the first favourite at 1.7 odds. It was found out that a man (who would later be known as miracle ojisan<ref group="note ">Uncle Miracle in English </ref>) had just been paid out 12.22 million yen from winning Agnes Digital's Yasuda Kinen, and bet the full amount on a Hishi Miracle win at the Takarazuka Kinen<ref>https://ja.wikipedia.org/wiki/%E3%83%92%E3%82%B7%E3%83%9F%E3%83%A9%E3%82%AF%E3%83%AB#cite_note-%E6%97%A5%E5%88%8A%E5%BE%A9%E5%88%BB-%E3%83%92%E3%82%B7%E3%83%9F%E3%83%A9%E3%82%AF%E3%83%AB%E3%81%8A%E3%81%98%E3%81%95%E3%82%93-47</ref> (in which Agnes Digital was also running in). When the odds settled at 16.3, the payoff of the 12.22 million yen bet was 199 million yen, which was higher than Hishi Miracle's prize money for winning the Takarazuka Kinen at 132 million yen<ref name=":0" />. Jockey Tsunoda also congratulated this person in the winning interview<ref>https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_i-eOYjk25I</ref>, and this was referenced in the umamusume's career story.		When the odds were first released in the 2003 Takarazuka Kinen, Hishi Miracle stood at the first favourite at 1.7 odds. It was found out that a man (who would later be known as miracle ojisan<ref group="note ">Uncle Miracle in English </ref>) had just been paid out 12.22 million yen from winning Agnes Digital's Yasuda Kinen, and bet the full amount on a Hishi Miracle win at the Takarazuka Kinen<ref>https://ja.wikipedia.org/wiki/%E3%83%92%E3%82%B7%E3%83%9F%E3%83%A9%E3%82%AF%E3%83%AB#cite_note-%E6%97%A5%E5%88%8A%E5%BE%A9%E5%88%BB-%E3%83%92%E3%82%B7%E3%83%9F%E3%83%A9%E3%82%AF%E3%83%AB%E3%81%8A%E3%81%98%E3%81%95%E3%82%93-47</ref> (in which Agnes Digital was also running in). When the odds settled at 16.3, the payoff of the 12.22 million yen bet was 199 million yen, which was higher than Hishi Miracle's prize money for winning the Takarazuka Kinen at 132 million yen<ref name=":0" />. Jockey Tsunoda also congratulated this person in the winning interview<ref>https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_i-eOYjk25I</ref>, and this was referenced in the umamusume's career story.

Mayceia: /* ”Miracle Ojisan” */

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”Miracle Ojisan”

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	* While most horses that wear face and ear coverings to dampen noise and repel dust or sand in order to calm the horse, that was not the case for Hishi Miracle. It is assumed that the face covering was a piece of fashion for recognizability<ref>https://x.com/lunaticmonster/status/2028300510021685289/</ref>.		* While most horses that wear face and ear coverings to dampen noise and repel dust or sand in order to calm the horse, that was not the case for Hishi Miracle. It is assumed that the face covering was a piece of fashion for recognizability<ref>https://x.com/lunaticmonster/status/2028300510021685289/</ref>.
	=== ”Miracle Ojisan” ===		=== ”Miracle Ojisan” ===
	When the odds were first released in the 2003 Takarazuka Kinen, Hishi Miracle stood at the first favourite at 1.7 odds. It was found out that a man (who would later be known as miracle ojisan) had just been paid out 12.22 million yen from winning Agnes Digital's Yasuda Kinen, and bet the full amount on a Hishi Miracle win at the Takarazuka Kinen<ref>https://ja.wikipedia.org/wiki/%E3%83%92%E3%82%B7%E3%83%9F%E3%83%A9%E3%82%AF%E3%83%AB#cite_note-%E6%97%A5%E5%88%8A%E5%BE%A9%E5%88%BB-%E3%83%92%E3%82%B7%E3%83%9F%E3%83%A9%E3%82%AF%E3%83%AB%E3%81%8A%E3%81%98%E3%81%95%E3%82%93-47</ref> (in which Agnes Digital was also running in). When the odds settled at 16.3, the payoff of the 12.22 million yen bet was 199 million yen, which was higher than Hishi Miracle's prize money for winning the Takarazuka Kinen at 132 million yen<ref name=":0" />. Jockey Tsunoda also congratulated this person in the winning interview<ref>https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_i-eOYjk25I</ref>, and this was referenced in the umamusume's career story.		When the odds were first released in the 2003 Takarazuka Kinen, Hishi Miracle stood at the first favourite at 1.7 odds. It was found out that a man (who would later be known as miracle ojisan<ref group="note ">Uncle Miracle in English </ref>) had just been paid out 12.22 million yen from winning Agnes Digital's Yasuda Kinen, and bet the full amount on a Hishi Miracle win at the Takarazuka Kinen<ref>https://ja.wikipedia.org/wiki/%E3%83%92%E3%82%B7%E3%83%9F%E3%83%A9%E3%82%AF%E3%83%AB#cite_note-%E6%97%A5%E5%88%8A%E5%BE%A9%E5%88%BB-%E3%83%92%E3%82%B7%E3%83%9F%E3%83%A9%E3%82%AF%E3%83%AB%E3%81%8A%E3%81%98%E3%81%95%E3%82%93-47</ref> (in which Agnes Digital was also running in). When the odds settled at 16.3, the payoff of the 12.22 million yen bet was 199 million yen, which was higher than Hishi Miracle's prize money for winning the Takarazuka Kinen at 132 million yen<ref name=":0" />. Jockey Tsunoda also congratulated this person in the winning interview<ref>https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_i-eOYjk25I</ref>, and this was referenced in the umamusume's career story.

	=== Pool adverseness ===		=== Pool adverseness ===

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	=== Debut and maiden race struggles (2001 - mid 2002) ===		=== Debut and maiden race struggles (2001 - mid 2002) ===

	Hishi Miracle made his debut on the ~~11<sup>th</sup> of~~ August, 2001 at Kokura Racecourse ~~(Turf 1200) at two years old~~. His jockey, Koichi Tsunoda, said at the time, "He'd be better with a longer distance"<ref name=":0">Yushun Magazine December 2009 Issue</ref>. With three more losses on 1200 meters, he was put on longer (1800 - 2000m) races, and finally won on his 10<sup>th</sup> maiden race in the spring of his three year old season in 2002. He would start slowly climbing the race classes with top three placements, and his team would set sights on the Kikuka Sho after his win at the Nowaki Tokubetsu.		Hishi Miracle made his debut on the August 11th, 2001 in a 1,200-meter turf race at Kokura Racecourse. His jockey, Koichi Tsunoda, said at the time, "He'd be better with a longer distance"<ref name=":0">Yushun Magazine December 2009 Issue</ref>. With three more losses on 1200 meters, he was put on longer (1800 - 2000m) races, and finally won on his 10<sup>th</sup> maiden race in the spring of his three year old season in 2002. He would start slowly climbing the race classes with top three placements, and his team would set sights on the Kikuka Sho after his win at the Nowaki Tokubetsu.
	=== The Kikuka Sho (late 2002) ===		=== The Kikuka Sho (late 2002) ===
	After the decision from the team, he ~~would run~~ in the Kikuka Sho trial race, the Kobe Shinbun Hai, as his first graded race. He ~~would place 6<sup>th</sup>~~ and ~~fail~~ to get priority entry for the Kikuka Sho, which is given to the top three placers. Without priority or prize money to enter the Kikuka Sho, trainer Sayama made the bold decision to pay the 2 million yen late fee for classic registration without informing the owner Abe. There were 8 horses competing for only 3 slots available, and the additional entry fee would not be refunded if he failed the lottery draw. Hishi Miracle won the draw and was given a slot at the Kikuka sho.<ref>Yushun Magazine December 2002 Issue</ref>		After the decision from the team, he ran in the Kikuka Sho trial race, the Kobe Shinbun Hai, as his first graded race. He placed 6th and failed to get priority entry for the Kikuka Sho, which is given to the top three placers. Without priority or prize money to enter the Kikuka Sho, trainer Sayama made the bold decision to pay the 2 million yen late fee for classic registration without informing the owner Abe. There were 8 horses competing for only 3 slots available, and the additional entry fee would not be refunded if he failed the lottery draw. Hishi Miracle won the draw and was given a slot at the Kikuka sho.<ref>Yushun Magazine December 2002 Issue</ref>

	The favorite at the Kikuka Sho was the Satsuki Sho winner, [[IRL:No Reason\|No Reason]], as the Japanese Derby winner [[IRL:Tanino Gimlet\|Tanino Gimlet]] had already been retired from injury, and the 2<sup>nd</sup> place at the derby [[IRL:Symboli Kris S\|Symboli Kris S]] was aiming for the Tenno Sho (Autumn). Hishi Miracle was the ~~10<sup>th</sup>~~ favorite as his performance at the Kobe Shinbun Hai did not inspire confidence. At the race, Yutaka Take was dismounted from No Reason out of the gate and was disqualified, while Hishi Miracle ~~would stay~~ at the back of the pack. In a fast paced race, he ~~would~~ spurt early and ~~use~~ the slope on the 3rd corner of the Kyoto Racecourse to overtake the entire pack and stand at the front, in a manner similar the Kikuka Sho wins of [[IRL:Mr. C.B.\|Mr. C.B.]] in 1983 and [[IRL:Gold Ship\|Gold Ship]] in 2012. Despite the end closer Fast Tateyama making it within a nose, Hishi Miracle ~~would cross~~ the finish line in 1<sup>st</sup>, making it his first Grade 1 victory and first graded victory as well.		The favorite at the Kikuka Sho was the Satsuki Sho winner, [[IRL:No Reason\|No Reason]], as the Japanese Derby winner [[IRL:Tanino Gimlet\|Tanino Gimlet]] had already been retired from injury, and the 2<sup>nd</sup> place at the derby [[IRL:Symboli Kris S\|Symboli Kris S]] was aiming for the Tenno Sho (Autumn). Hishi Miracle was the 10th favorite as his performance at the Kobe Shinbun Hai did not inspire confidence. At the race, Yutaka Take was dismounted from No Reason out of the gate and was disqualified, while Hishi Miracle stayed at the back of the pack. In a fast paced race, he utilized his spurt early and used the slope on the 3rd corner of the Kyoto Racecourse to overtake the entire pack and stand at the front, in a manner similar the Kikuka Sho wins of [[IRL:Mr. C.B.\|Mr. C.B.]] in 1983 and [[IRL:Gold Ship\|Gold Ship]] in 2012. Despite the end closer Fast Tateyama making it within a nose, Hishi Miracle crossed the finish line in 1<sup>st</sup>, making it his first Grade 1 victory and first graded victory as well.

	=== The Four Year Old season (2003) ===		=== The Four Year Old season (2003) ===

	==== The Tenno Sho (Spring) ====		==== The Tenno Sho (Spring) ====
	After the Kikuka Sho, he ~~would lose~~ three races in a row in the Arima Kinen, Hanshin Daishoten, and Sankei Osaka Hai. In the Tenno Sho (Spring), there were only two previous G1 winners, Hishi Miracle and the 2002 Takarazuka Kinen winner [[IRL:Dantsu Flame\|Dantsu Flame]]. Though the level of the race was said to be quite low<ref name=":0" />, but Hishi Miracle was an underestimated 7th favorite behind graded winners Tsurumaru Boy, Daitaku Bertram, and Toho Shiden. Hishi Miracle raced and won with the same strategy as the Kikuka Sho, spurting early and overtaking the pack over the 3rd and 4th corners of the Kyoto Racecourse.		After the Kikuka Sho, he lost three races in a row in the Arima Kinen, Hanshin Daishoten, and Sankei Osaka Hai. In the Tenno Sho (Spring), there were only two previous G1 winners, Hishi Miracle and the 2002 Takarazuka Kinen winner [[IRL:Dantsu Flame\|Dantsu Flame]]. Though the level of the race was said to be quite low<ref name=":0" />, but Hishi Miracle was an underestimated 7th favorite behind graded winners Tsurumaru Boy, Daitaku Bertram, and Toho Shiden. Hishi Miracle raced and won with the same strategy as the Kikuka Sho, spurting early and overtaking the pack over the 3rd and 4th corners of the Kyoto Racecourse.

	Trainer Sayama ~~would~~ first ~~aim~~ for the Yasuda Kinen to utilize Hishi Miracle's long spurt length on the longer straight of Tokyo Racecourse, but pivoted to the Takarazuka Kinen as to not cause too much fatigue to the horse with a tight schedule.<ref>Yushun Magazine June 2003 Issue</ref>		Trainer Sayama first aimed for the Yasuda Kinen to utilize Hishi Miracle's long spurt length on the longer straight of Tokyo Racecourse, but pivoted to the Takarazuka Kinen as to not cause too much fatigue to the horse with a tight schedule.<ref>Yushun Magazine June 2003 Issue</ref>

	==== The Takarazuka Kinen ====		==== The Takarazuka Kinen ====
	Since both of Hishi Miracle's G1 wins were over a long distance on Kyoto Racecource, he was the ~~6<sup>th</sup>~~ favorite for the ~~2200m~~ Takarazuka Kinen behind the Tenno Sho (Autumn) and Arima Kinen winner, [[IRL:Symboli Kris S\|Symboli Kris S]] ; that year's double crown winner [[IRL:Neo Universe\|Neo Universe]] (the Kikuka Sho would happen a few months after); [[IRL:Agnes Digital\|Agnes Digital]], who had just won the Yasuda Kinen; the Arima Kinen 2<sup>nd</sup> placer and Kinko Sho winner [[IRL:Tap Dance City\|Tap Dance City]], and Daitaku Bertram.		Since both of Hishi Miracle's G1 wins were over a long distance on Kyoto Racecource, he was the 6th favorite for the 2,200-meter Takarazuka Kinen behind the Tenno Sho (Autumn) and Arima Kinen winner, [[IRL:Symboli Kris S\|Symboli Kris S]] ; that year's double crown winner [[IRL:Neo Universe\|Neo Universe]] (the Kikuka Sho would happen a few months after); [[IRL:Agnes Digital\|Agnes Digital]], who had just won the Yasuda Kinen; the Arima Kinen 2<sup>nd</sup> placer and Kinko Sho winner [[IRL:Tap Dance City\|Tap Dance City]], and Daitaku Bertram.

	Racing in his usual style from the back, Hishi Miracle ~~would push~~ past [[IRL:Symboli Kris S\|Symboli Kris S]] and [[IRL:Tap Dance City\|Tap Dance City]] on the straight, and ~~hang~~ onto first by a head from the surging Tsurumaru Boy.		Racing in his usual style from the back, Hishi Miracle pushed past [[IRL:Symboli Kris S\|Symboli Kris S]] and [[IRL:Tap Dance City\|Tap Dance City]] on the straight, and hung onto first by a head from the surging Tsurumaru Boy.

	===Retirement===		===Retirement===

	After the 2003 Kyoto Daishoten, Hishi Miracle ~~would be~~ diagnosed with suspensory desmitis in his right front leg, and rested until October of 2004. After 5 defeats, the suspensory desimitis ~~would reemerge~~ after the 2005 Tenno Sho (Spring), and he was retired on the ~~20<sup>th</sup> of~~ May, 2005.		After the 2003 Kyoto Daishoten, Hishi Miracle was diagnosed with suspensory desmitis in his right front leg, and rested until October of 2004. After 5 defeats, the suspensory desimitis reemerged after the 2005 Tenno Sho (Spring), and he was retired on the May 20th, 2005.
	== Honors ==		== Honors ==

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	== Trivia ==		== Trivia ==

	* Hishi Miracle's only graded wins are G1. They are also the same three won by the gray [[IRL:Biwa Hayahide\|Biwa Hayahide]], 9 years prior.		* Hishi Miracle's only graded wins are G1 races. They are also the same three won by the gray horse [[IRL:Biwa Hayahide\|Biwa Hayahide]], 9 years prior.
	* Hishi Miracle is the 2nd horse ever to win a classics race using the "Oguri Cap rule", after [[IRL:T.M. Opera O\|T.M. Opera O]].		* Hishi Miracle is the 2nd horse ever to win a classics race using the "Oguri Cap rule", after [[IRL:T.M. Opera O\|T.M. Opera O]].
	* While most horses that wear hoods to dampen noise and repel dust or sand in order to calm the horse, that was not the case for Hishi Miracle. It is assumed that the hood was a piece of fashion for recognizability<ref>https://x.com/lunaticmonster/status/2028300510021685289/</ref>.		* While most horses that wear hoods to dampen noise and repel dust or sand in order to calm the horse, that was not the case for Hishi Miracle. It is assumed that the hood was a piece of fashion for recognizability<ref>https://x.com/lunaticmonster/status/2028300510021685289/</ref>.