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	After the race, it was discovered that Agnes Tachyon developed tendonitis and was withdrawn from the Japan Derby (and subsequently retired). Due to this Jungle Pocket became the favorite to win the Derby, followed by NHK Mile Cup winner Kurofune. On May 27th, Jungle Pocket would run in the Japan Derby, having a hard fought battle with Satsuki Sho runner up Dantsu Flame on the final stretch before pulling away and winning by one and a half lengths. It was his first Grade 1 victory, and in the victory lap after the race, Jungle Pocket responded to the crowds cheers by bobbing his head rigorously.<ref name="nkba"/> Jungle Pocket would have a summer break and then race again in the G2 Sapporo Kinen, but would finish a disappointing 3rd. He would then compete in the final leg of the Classics, the Grade 1 Kikuka Sho on October 21st. He would have a tough race, and was too tired, finishing 4th behind surprise winner [[IRL:Manhattan Cafe\|Manhattan Cafe]]. Before the race, it was announced that Katsumi Yoshida, the owner of Northern Farm and a member of the Shadai family, became a co-owner of Jungle Pocket and switched his jockey to Olivier Peslier in his next race the Japan Cup. Koichi Tsunoda would not ride on Jungle Pocket for the rest of his career. On November 25th, he would run in the Grade 1 Japan Cup, his first race against older horses, where he would meet [[IRL:Narita Top Road\|Narita Top Road]], [[IRL:T.M. Opera O\|T.M. Opera O]], and [[IRL:Meisho Doto\|Meisho Doto]]. Olivier Peslier would give him a great ride during the race, and closed down T.M. Opera O in the final moments to win the race by a neck. It was the first time a domestic bred 3 year old horse had won the Japan Cup, and for his achievement he was given the JRA Awards for Horse of the Year and Best Three-Year-Old Colt.<ref name="race"/>		After the race, it was discovered that Agnes Tachyon developed tendonitis and was withdrawn from the Japan Derby (and subsequently retired). Due to this Jungle Pocket became the favorite to win the Derby, followed by NHK Mile Cup winner Kurofune. On May 27th, Jungle Pocket would run in the Japan Derby, having a hard fought battle with Satsuki Sho runner up Dantsu Flame on the final stretch before pulling away and winning by one and a half lengths. It was his first Grade 1 victory, and in the victory lap after the race, Jungle Pocket responded to the crowds cheers by bobbing his head rigorously.<ref name="nkba"/> Jungle Pocket would have a summer break and then race again in the G2 Sapporo Kinen, but would finish a disappointing 3rd. He would then compete in the final leg of the Classics, the Grade 1 Kikuka Sho on October 21st. He would have a tough race, and was too tired, finishing 4th behind surprise winner [[IRL:Manhattan Cafe\|Manhattan Cafe]]. Before the race, it was announced that Katsumi Yoshida, the owner of Northern Farm and a member of the Shadai family, became a co-owner of Jungle Pocket and switched his jockey to Olivier Peslier in his next race the Japan Cup. Koichi Tsunoda would not ride on Jungle Pocket for the rest of his career. On November 25th, he would run in the Grade 1 Japan Cup, his first race against older horses, where he would meet [[IRL:Narita Top Road\|Narita Top Road]], [[IRL:T.M. Opera O\|T.M. Opera O]], and [[IRL:Meisho Doto\|Meisho Doto]]. Olivier Peslier would give him a great ride during the race, and closed down T.M. Opera O in the final moments to win the race by a neck. It was the first time a domestic bred 3 year old horse had won the Japan Cup, and for his achievement he was given the JRA Awards for Horse of the Year and Best Three-Year-Old Colt.<ref name="race"/>
	===4 years old (2002)===		===4 years old (2002)===
	The team of Jungle Pocket announced that the horse would travel to Europe to compete in the Grade 1 King George VI & Queen Elizabeth Diamond Stakes, or the Prix de'l Arc de Triomphe. His first race of the year was the Grade 2 Hanshin Daishoten, where he would finish 2nd behind Narita Top Road. He would then ride in the Grade 1 Tenno Sho Spring on April 28th, with Hall of Fame jockey Yutaka Take onboard. He would end up losing to Manhattan Cafe again, barely catching up and finish a neck behind.<ref name="race"/> Despite the poor results to being the year, Jungle pocket was scheduled to run overseas, but was later canceled due to him developing leg problems. After resting for an extended period, Jungle Pocket would run in the Japan Cup on November 24th, but by this point he had lost a step from his previous form and would finish in 5th place. Jockey Yutaka Take would be replaced in his next race by Shinji Fujita in the Arima Kinen, but would ultimately lose again finishing in 7th behind winner [[IRL:Symboli Kris S\|Symboli Kris S]].		The team of Jungle Pocket announced that the horse would travel to Europe to compete in the Grade 1 King George VI & Queen Elizabeth Diamond Stakes, or the Prix de l'Arc de Triomphe. His first race of the year was the Grade 2 Hanshin Daishoten, where he would finish 2nd behind Narita Top Road. He would then ride in the Grade 1 Tenno Sho Spring on April 28th, with Hall of Fame jockey Yutaka Take onboard. He would end up losing to Manhattan Cafe again, barely catching up and finish a neck behind.<ref name="race"/> Despite the poor results to being the year, Jungle pocket was scheduled to run overseas, but was later canceled due to him developing leg problems. After resting for an extended period, Jungle Pocket would run in the Japan Cup on November 24th, but by this point he had lost a step from his previous form and would finish in 5th place. Jockey Yutaka Take would be replaced in his next race by Shinji Fujita in the Arima Kinen, but would ultimately lose again finishing in 7th behind winner [[IRL:Symboli Kris S\|Symboli Kris S]].

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

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	\| color = Bay		\| color = Bay
	\| trainer = ~~Sadao~~ Watanabe		\| trainer = Sakae Watanabe
	\| record = 13: 5-3-2		\| record = 13: 5-3-2
	\| earnings = 704,258,000 JPY		\| earnings = 704,258,000 JPY

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	\|text= A thoroughbred in appearance, <br> but within its veins flows <br> the blood of a hybrid beast. <br> <br> The sharpness of a wolf, <br> the agility of a puma, <br> and the power of a bear drives its relentless hunt. <br> <br> The jungle is too confined, <br> as in this vast untamed wilderness <br> can the beast's true nature thrive.		\|text= A thoroughbred in appearance, <br> but within its veins flows <br> the blood of a hybrid beast. <br> <br> The sharpness of a wolf, <br> the agility of a puma, <br> and the power of a bear drives its relentless hunt. <br> <br> The jungle is too confined, <br> as in this vast untamed wilderness <br> can the beast's true nature thrive.
	\|ref= JRA Portraits of the Bucephalus<ref>https://jra.jp/gallery/column/syouzou/pdf/2018-10.pdf</ref>}}		\|ref= JRA Portraits of the Bucephalus<ref>https://jra.jp/gallery/column/syouzou/pdf/2018-10.pdf</ref>}}
	'''Jungle Pocket''' was a Japanese racehorse that was active from 2000 to 2002. All of his graded victories were at Tokyo racecourse being known to fans as a middle distance Tokyo expert. He was the ~~inspiration for a famous Japanese comedy group also named~~ "~~Jungle Pocket~~"~~.<ref>~~[~~https~~:~~//en~~.~~wikipedia.org/wiki/Jungle_Pocket_(owarai) Jungle Pocket (owarai) - Wikipedia.com]</ref> Fans of horse gave him~~ the ~~nickname of "Janpoke"~~.		'''Jungle Pocket''' was a Japanese racehorse that was active from 2000 to 2002. All of his graded victories were at Tokyo racecourse being known to fans as a middle distance Tokyo expert. He was one of the five horses from the "Strongest Generation" of Japanese Horseracing alongside [[IRL:Agnes Tachyon\|Agnes Tachyon]], [[IRL:Manhattan Cafe\|Manhattan Cafe]], [[IRL:Kurofune\|Kurofune]], and [[IRL:Dantsu Flame\|Dantsu Flame]]. He shares the 2001 Triple Crown with Agnes Tachyon and Manhattan Cafe with a win at the Japanese Derby.

	== Name Origin ==		== Name Origin ==
	~~Named~~ after the Japanese nursery rhyme "Jungle Pocket", written by Katsushi Hasegawa and sung by Kazuko Fukuda. The song is used on the NHK education and music program, "Okaasan to Issho".<ref>https://ja.wikipedia.org/wiki/ジャングルポケット</ref>		He was named after the Japanese nursery rhyme "Jungle Pocket",<ref>[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jungle_Pocket_(owarai) Jungle Pocket (owarai) - Wikipedia.com]</ref> written by Katsushi Hasegawa and sung by Kazuko Fukuda. The song is used on the NHK education and music program, "Okaasan to Issho".<ref>https://ja.wikipedia.org/wiki/ジャングルポケット</ref> Fans of horse gave him the nickname of "Janpoke".

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

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	* [[IRL:Tony Bin\|Tony Bin]] - Father		* [[IRL:Tony Bin\|Tony Bin]] - Father

			* [[IRL:Tall Poppy\|Tall Poppy]] - Daughter

			* [[IRL:Oken Bruce Lee\|Oken Bruce Lee]] - Son

	* [[IRL:Tosen Jordan\|Tosen Jordan]] - Son		* [[IRL:Tosen Jordan\|Tosen Jordan]] - Son

			* [[IRL:Omataseshimashita\|Omataseshimashita]] - Daughter

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

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	* [[IRL:Tosen Jordan\|Tosen Jordan]] (2011 Tenno Sho Autumn)<ref>[https://www.jbis.jp/horse/0000325200/sire/record/ Sire Record \| Jungle Pocket]</ref>		* [[IRL:Tosen Jordan\|Tosen Jordan]] (2011 Tenno Sho Autumn)<ref>[https://www.jbis.jp/horse/0000325200/sire/record/ Sire Record \| Jungle Pocket]</ref>

	He retired from his stallion career in 2020 and lived in Breeders Stallion Station as a horse of merit.<ref>https://p.keibabook.co.jp/news/detail/71843</ref> Jungle Pocket was in poor health since fall of that year and would receive constant treatment by the farm staff, but would pass away the following year~~. On~~ March ~~2nd~~, 2021 ~~Jungle Pocket passed away~~ at 23 ~~years old in Breeders Stallion Station~~. His grave is currently kept at the farm, alongside the grave of Stay Gold and [[IRL:Air Shakur\|Air Shakur]].<ref>[https://www.sponichi.co.jp/gamble/news/2021/03/02/kiji/20210302s00004000311000c.html 2001 Japan Derby winner Jungle Pocket dies \| Sponichi Annex]</ref>		He retired from his stallion career in 2020 and lived at Breeders Stallion Station as a horse of merit.<ref>https://p.keibabook.co.jp/news/detail/71843</ref> Jungle Pocket was in poor health since fall of that year and would receive constant treatment by the farm staff, but would pass away the following year on March 2, 2021 at the age of 23. His grave is currently kept at the farm, alongside the grave of Stay Gold and [[IRL:Air Shakur\|Air Shakur]].<ref>[https://www.sponichi.co.jp/gamble/news/2021/03/02/kiji/20210302s00004000311000c.html 2001 Japan Derby winner Jungle Pocket dies \| Sponichi Annex]</ref>

	== Honors ==		== Honors ==

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	\|text= A thoroughbred in appearance, <br> but within its veins flows <br> the blood of a hybrid beast. <br> <br> The sharpness of a wolf, <br> the agility of a puma, <br> and the power of a bear drives its relentless hunt. <br> <br> The jungle is too confined, <br> as in this vast untamed wilderness <br> can the beast's true nature thrive.		\|text= A thoroughbred in appearance, <br> but within its veins flows <br> the blood of a hybrid beast. <br> <br> The sharpness of a wolf, <br> the agility of a puma, <br> and the power of a bear drives its relentless hunt. <br> <br> The jungle is too confined, <br> as in this vast untamed wilderness <br> can the beast's true nature thrive.
	\|ref= JRA Portraits of the Bucephalus<ref>https://jra.jp/gallery/column/syouzou/pdf/2018-10.pdf</ref>}}		\|ref= JRA Portraits of the Bucephalus<ref>https://jra.jp/gallery/column/syouzou/pdf/2018-10.pdf</ref>}}
	'''Jungle Pocket''' ~~(Japanese: '''ジャングルポケット''', May 7, 1998 - March 2, 2021)~~ was a Japanese racehorse that was active from 2000 to 2002. All of his graded victories were at Tokyo racecourse being known to fans as a middle distance Tokyo expert. He was the inspiration for a famous Japanese comedy group also named "Jungle Pocket".<ref>[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jungle_Pocket_(owarai) Jungle Pocket (owarai) - Wikipedia.com]</ref> Fans of horse gave him the nickname of "Janpoke".		'''Jungle Pocket''' was a Japanese racehorse that was active from 2000 to 2002. All of his graded victories were at Tokyo racecourse being known to fans as a middle distance Tokyo expert. He was the inspiration for a famous Japanese comedy group also named "Jungle Pocket".<ref>[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jungle_Pocket_(owarai) Jungle Pocket (owarai) - Wikipedia.com]</ref> Fans of horse gave him the nickname of "Janpoke".

	== Name Origin ==		== Name Origin ==

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	==Breeding career==		==Breeding career==
	After his retirement, Jungle Pocket was sent to Shadai Stallion Station to begin his stallion career. He had expectations to be the successor to Tony Bin as a sire, and was a popular sire for his first few years. While he didn't reach the level of success of Tony Bin, he still had success in having Grade 1 winning progeny, his most notable include:		After his retirement, Jungle Pocket was sent to Shadai Stallion Station to begin his stallion career. He had expectations to be the successor to Tony Bin as a sire, and was a popular sire for his first few years. While he didn't reach the level of success of Tony Bin, he still had success in having Grade 1 winning progeny, his most notable include:
	* Tall Poppy (2007 Hanshin Juvenile Fillies, 2008 Japanese Oaks)		* [[IRL:Tall Poppy\|Tall Poppy]] (2007 Hanshin Juvenile Fillies, 2008 Japanese Oaks)
	* Oken Bruce Lee (2008 Kikuka Sho)		* [[IRL:Oken Bruce Lee\|Oken Bruce Lee]] (2008 Kikuka Sho)
	* Queen Spumante (2009 Queen Elizabeth II Cup)		* Queen Spumante (2009 Queen Elizabeth II Cup)
	* Jaguar Mail (2010 Tenno Sho Spring)		* Jaguar Mail (2010 Tenno Sho Spring)
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	He retired from his stallion career in 2020 and lived in Breeders Stallion Station as a horse of merit.<ref>https://p.keibabook.co.jp/news/detail/71843</ref> Jungle Pocket was in poor health since fall of that year and would receive constant treatment by the farm staff, but would pass away the following year. On March 2nd, 2021 Jungle Pocket passed away at 23 years old in Breeders Stallion Station. His grave is currently kept at the farm, alongside the grave of Stay Gold and [[IRL:Air Shakur\|Air Shakur]].<ref>[https://www.sponichi.co.jp/gamble/news/2021/03/02/kiji/20210302s00004000311000c.html 2001 Japan Derby winner Jungle Pocket dies \| Sponichi Annex]</ref>		He retired from his stallion career in 2020 and lived in Breeders Stallion Station as a horse of merit.<ref>https://p.keibabook.co.jp/news/detail/71843</ref> Jungle Pocket was in poor health since fall of that year and would receive constant treatment by the farm staff, but would pass away the following year. On March 2nd, 2021 Jungle Pocket passed away at 23 years old in Breeders Stallion Station. His grave is currently kept at the farm, alongside the grave of Stay Gold and [[IRL:Air Shakur\|Air Shakur]].<ref>[https://www.sponichi.co.jp/gamble/news/2021/03/02/kiji/20210302s00004000311000c.html 2001 Japan Derby winner Jungle Pocket dies \| Sponichi Annex]</ref>

	== Honors ==		== Honors ==
	* 2001 Best 3 Year-Old Colt		* 2001 Best 3 Year-Old Colt

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	\|text= A thoroughbred in appearance, <br> but within its veins flows <br> the blood of a hybrid beast. <br> <br> The sharpness of a wolf, <br> the agility of a puma, <br> and the power of a bear drives its relentless hunt. <br> <br> The jungle is too confined, <br> as in this vast untamed wilderness <br> can the beast's true nature thrive.		\|text= A thoroughbred in appearance, <br> but within its veins flows <br> the blood of a hybrid beast. <br> <br> The sharpness of a wolf, <br> the agility of a puma, <br> and the power of a bear drives its relentless hunt. <br> <br> The jungle is too confined, <br> as in this vast untamed wilderness <br> can the beast's true nature thrive.
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	'''Jungle Pocket''' (Japanese: '''ジャングルポケット''', May 7, 1998 - March 2, 2021) was a Japanese racehorse that was active from 2000 to 2002. All of his graded victories were at Tokyo racecourse being known to fans as a middle distance Tokyo expert. He was the inspiration for a famous Japanese comedy group also named "Jungle Pocket". <ref> [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jungle_Pocket_(owarai) Jungle Pocket (owarai) - Wikipedia.com] </ref> Fans of horse gave him the nickname of "Janpoke".		'''Jungle Pocket''' (Japanese: '''ジャングルポケット''', May 7, 1998 - March 2, 2021) was a Japanese racehorse that was active from 2000 to 2002. All of his graded victories were at Tokyo racecourse being known to fans as a middle distance Tokyo expert. He was the inspiration for a famous Japanese comedy group also named "Jungle Pocket".<ref>[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jungle_Pocket_(owarai) Jungle Pocket (owarai) - Wikipedia.com]</ref> Fans of horse gave him the nickname of "Janpoke".

	== Name Origin ==		== Name Origin ==
	Named after the Japanese nursery rhyme "Jungle Pocket", written by Katsushi Hasegawa and sung by Kazuko Fukuda. The song is used on the NHK education and music program, "Okaasan to Issho". <ref> https://ja.wikipedia.org/wiki/~~%E3%82%B8%E3%83%A3%E3%83%B3%E3%82%B0%E3%83%AB%E3%83%9D%E3%82%B1%E3%83%83%E3%83%88~~ </ref>		Named after the Japanese nursery rhyme "Jungle Pocket", written by Katsushi Hasegawa and sung by Kazuko Fukuda. The song is used on the NHK education and music program, "Okaasan to Issho".<ref>https://ja.wikipedia.org/wiki/ジャングルポケット</ref>

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

	=== 2 years old (2000) ===		=== 2 years old (2000) ===
	The owner Saito Yomoji and trainer Sadao Watanabe had high expectations of Jungle Pocket, as they believed the horse will avenge the misfortune of [[IRL:Fuji Kiseki\|Fuji Kiseki]], the 1994 G1 Asahi Hai Futurity Stakes winner that retired due to bowed tendon early in his career. <ref name="nkba"> [https://news.netkeiba.com/?pid=news_view&no=265489 The miraculous story of Jungle Pocket.. (cont.) Netkeiba.com] </ref> Jungle Pocket debuted on September 2nd at Sapporo Racecourse over a distance of 1800m, winning the race by a neck. He would run again 3 weeks later in the Grade 3 Sapporo Nisai Stakes, once again winning the race by one and half lengths. For his final race of the year he would run in the Radio Tampa Hai Sansai Stakes, a highly reputable race that determined the top colts for the Classics next year. This would be his first meeting with [[IRL:Agnes Tachyon\|Agnes Tachyon]] and Kurofune, 2 colts considered early favorites for the Classics. While Jungle Pocket would have a good run, he was no match against Agnes Tachyon, who went on to win by two and a half lengths. <ref name="race"> [https://www.jbis.jp/horse/0000325200/record/ Race Record \| Jungle Pocket] </ref>		The owner Saito Yomoji and trainer Sadao Watanabe had high expectations of Jungle Pocket, as they believed the horse will avenge the misfortune of [[IRL:Fuji Kiseki\|Fuji Kiseki]], the 1994 G1 Asahi Hai Futurity Stakes winner that retired due to bowed tendon early in his career.<ref name="nkba">[https://news.netkeiba.com/?pid=news_view&no=265489 The miraculous story of Jungle Pocket.. (cont.) Netkeiba.com]</ref> Jungle Pocket debuted on September 2nd at Sapporo Racecourse over a distance of 1800m, winning the race by a neck. He would run again 3 weeks later in the Grade 3 Sapporo Nisai Stakes, once again winning the race by one and half lengths. For his final race of the year he would run in the Radio Tampa Hai Sansai Stakes, a highly reputable race that determined the top colts for the Classics next year. This would be his first meeting with [[IRL:Agnes Tachyon\|Agnes Tachyon]] and Kurofune, 2 colts considered early favorites for the Classics. While Jungle Pocket would have a good run, he was no match against Agnes Tachyon, who went on to win by two and a half lengths.<ref name="race">[https://www.jbis.jp/horse/0000325200/record/ Race Record \| Jungle Pocket]</ref>

	=== 3 years old (2001) ===		=== 3 years old (2001) ===
	Jungle Pocket's next race would be the G3 Kyodo News Service Hai on February 4th. Despite a late start, he would still win the race easily by two lengths. Trainer Watanabe gave Jungle Pocket rest to prepare for the Grade 1 Satsuki Sho on April 15th. Once again he would meet rival Agnes Tachyon, who was an overwhelming favorite to win the race. At the start of the race Jungle Pocket would stumble out of the gate and got off to a slow start. While he would rally back from this mistake he was unable to catch up, finishing 3rd behind [[IRL:Dantsu Flame\|Dantsu Flame]] and the winner Agnes Tachyon.		Jungle Pocket's next race would be the G3 Kyodo News Service Hai on February 4th. Despite a late start, he would still win the race easily by two lengths. Trainer Watanabe gave Jungle Pocket rest to prepare for the Grade 1 Satsuki Sho on April 15th. Once again he would meet rival Agnes Tachyon, who was an overwhelming favorite to win the race. At the start of the race Jungle Pocket would stumble out of the gate and got off to a slow start. While he would rally back from this mistake he was unable to catch up, finishing 3rd behind [[IRL:Dantsu Flame\|Dantsu Flame]] and the winner Agnes Tachyon.

	After the race, it was discovered that Agnes Tachyon developed tendonitis and was withdrawn from the Japan Derby (and subsequently retired). Due to this Jungle Pocket became the favorite to win the Derby, followed by NHK Mile Cup winner Kurofune. On May 27th, Jungle Pocket would run in the Japan Derby, having a hard fought battle with Satsuki Sho runner up Dantsu Flame on the final stretch before pulling away and winning by one and a half lengths. It was his first Grade 1 victory, and in the victory lap after the race, Jungle Pocket responded to the crowds cheers by bobbing his head rigorously. <ref name="nkba"~~> <~~/~~ref~~> Jungle Pocket would have a summer break and then race again in the G2 Sapporo Kinen, but would finish a disappointing 3rd. He would then compete in the final leg of the Classics, the Grade 1 Kikuka Sho on October 21st. He would have a tough race, and was too tired, finishing 4th behind surprise winner [[IRL:Manhattan Cafe\|Manhattan Cafe]]. Before the race, it was announced that Katsumi Yoshida, the owner of Northern Farm and a member of the Shadai family, became a co-owner of Jungle Pocket and switched his jockey to Olivier Peslier in his next race the Japan Cup. Koichi Tsunoda would not ride on Jungle Pocket for the rest of his career. On November 25th, he would run in the Grade 1 Japan Cup, his first race against older horses, where he would meet [[IRL:Narita Top Road\|Narita Top Road]], [[IRL:T.M. Opera O\|T.M. Opera O]], and [[IRL:Meisho Doto\|Meisho Doto]]. Olivier Peslier would give him a great ride during the race, and closed down T.M. Opera O in the final moments to win the race by a neck. It was the first time a domestic bred 3 year old horse had won the Japan Cup, and for his achievement he was given the JRA Awards for Horse of the Year and Best Three-Year-Old Colt. <ref name="race"~~> <~~/~~ref~~>		After the race, it was discovered that Agnes Tachyon developed tendonitis and was withdrawn from the Japan Derby (and subsequently retired). Due to this Jungle Pocket became the favorite to win the Derby, followed by NHK Mile Cup winner Kurofune. On May 27th, Jungle Pocket would run in the Japan Derby, having a hard fought battle with Satsuki Sho runner up Dantsu Flame on the final stretch before pulling away and winning by one and a half lengths. It was his first Grade 1 victory, and in the victory lap after the race, Jungle Pocket responded to the crowds cheers by bobbing his head rigorously.<ref name="nkba"/> Jungle Pocket would have a summer break and then race again in the G2 Sapporo Kinen, but would finish a disappointing 3rd. He would then compete in the final leg of the Classics, the Grade 1 Kikuka Sho on October 21st. He would have a tough race, and was too tired, finishing 4th behind surprise winner [[IRL:Manhattan Cafe\|Manhattan Cafe]]. Before the race, it was announced that Katsumi Yoshida, the owner of Northern Farm and a member of the Shadai family, became a co-owner of Jungle Pocket and switched his jockey to Olivier Peslier in his next race the Japan Cup. Koichi Tsunoda would not ride on Jungle Pocket for the rest of his career. On November 25th, he would run in the Grade 1 Japan Cup, his first race against older horses, where he would meet [[IRL:Narita Top Road\|Narita Top Road]], [[IRL:T.M. Opera O\|T.M. Opera O]], and [[IRL:Meisho Doto\|Meisho Doto]]. Olivier Peslier would give him a great ride during the race, and closed down T.M. Opera O in the final moments to win the race by a neck. It was the first time a domestic bred 3 year old horse had won the Japan Cup, and for his achievement he was given the JRA Awards for Horse of the Year and Best Three-Year-Old Colt.<ref name="race"/>
	===4 years old (2002)===		===4 years old (2002)===
	The team of Jungle Pocket announced that the horse would travel to Europe to compete in the Grade 1 King George VI & Queen Elizabeth Diamond Stakes, or the Prix de'l Arc de Triomphe. His first race of the year was the Grade 2 Hanshin Daishoten, where he would finish 2nd behind Narita Top Road. He would then ride in the Grade 1 Tenno Sho Spring on April 28th, with Hall of Fame jockey Yutaka Take onboard. He would end up losing to Manhattan Cafe again, barely catching up and finish a neck behind. <ref name="race"~~> <~~/~~ref~~> Despite the poor results to being the year, Jungle pocket was scheduled to run overseas, but was later canceled due to him developing leg problems. After resting for an extended period, Jungle Pocket would run in the Japan Cup on November 24th, but by this point he had lost a step from his previous form and would finish in 5th place. Jockey Yutaka Take would be replaced in his next race by Shinji Fujita in the Arima Kinen, but would ultimately lose again finishing in 7th behind winner [[IRL:Symboli Kris S\|Symboli Kris S]].		The team of Jungle Pocket announced that the horse would travel to Europe to compete in the Grade 1 King George VI & Queen Elizabeth Diamond Stakes, or the Prix de'l Arc de Triomphe. His first race of the year was the Grade 2 Hanshin Daishoten, where he would finish 2nd behind Narita Top Road. He would then ride in the Grade 1 Tenno Sho Spring on April 28th, with Hall of Fame jockey Yutaka Take onboard. He would end up losing to Manhattan Cafe again, barely catching up and finish a neck behind.<ref name="race"/> Despite the poor results to being the year, Jungle pocket was scheduled to run overseas, but was later canceled due to him developing leg problems. After resting for an extended period, Jungle Pocket would run in the Japan Cup on November 24th, but by this point he had lost a step from his previous form and would finish in 5th place. Jockey Yutaka Take would be replaced in his next race by Shinji Fujita in the Arima Kinen, but would ultimately lose again finishing in 7th behind winner [[IRL:Symboli Kris S\|Symboli Kris S]].

	===Retirement===		===Retirement===
	After the Arima Kinen, it was discovered he developed lumbar muscle pain and front left laminitis. The decision to retire Jungle Pocket was made a month later, and his retirement ceremony was held in January 2003. At the ceremony, regular jockey Koichi Tsunoda attended wearing the silks of Jungle Pocket's prior owner Saito Yomoji. <ref> [https://jra-van.jp/fun/memorial/1998101786.html JRA Famous Horse Memorial - Jungle Pocket] </ref>		After the Arima Kinen, it was discovered he developed lumbar muscle pain and front left laminitis. The decision to retire Jungle Pocket was made a month later, and his retirement ceremony was held in January 2003. At the ceremony, regular jockey Koichi Tsunoda attended wearing the silks of Jungle Pocket's prior owner Saito Yomoji.<ref>[https://jra-van.jp/fun/memorial/1998101786.html JRA Famous Horse Memorial - Jungle Pocket]</ref>

	==Breeding career==		==Breeding career==
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	* Jaguar Mail (2010 Tenno Sho Spring)		* Jaguar Mail (2010 Tenno Sho Spring)
	* Aventura (2011 Shuka Sho)		* Aventura (2011 Shuka Sho)
	* [[IRL:Tosen Jordan\|Tosen Jordan]] (2011 Tenno Sho Autumn) <ref>[https://www.jbis.jp/horse/0000325200/sire/record/ Sire Record \| Jungle Pocket] </ref>		* [[IRL:Tosen Jordan\|Tosen Jordan]] (2011 Tenno Sho Autumn)<ref>[https://www.jbis.jp/horse/0000325200/sire/record/ Sire Record \| Jungle Pocket]</ref>

	He retired from his stallion career in 2020 and lived in Breeders Stallion Station as a horse of merit. <ref> https://p.keibabook.co.jp/news/detail/71843 </ref> Jungle Pocket was in poor health since fall of that year and would receive constant treatment by the farm staff, but would pass away the following year. On March 2nd, 2021 Jungle Pocket passed away at 23 years old in Breeders Stallion Station. His grave is currently kept at the farm, alongside the grave of Stay Gold and [[IRL:Air Shakur\|Air Shakur]]. <ref> [https://www.sponichi.co.jp/gamble/news/2021/03/02/kiji/20210302s00004000311000c.html 2001 Japan Derby winner Jungle Pocket dies \| Sponichi Annex] </ref>		He retired from his stallion career in 2020 and lived in Breeders Stallion Station as a horse of merit.<ref>https://p.keibabook.co.jp/news/detail/71843</ref> Jungle Pocket was in poor health since fall of that year and would receive constant treatment by the farm staff, but would pass away the following year. On March 2nd, 2021 Jungle Pocket passed away at 23 years old in Breeders Stallion Station. His grave is currently kept at the farm, alongside the grave of Stay Gold and [[IRL:Air Shakur\|Air Shakur]].<ref>[https://www.sponichi.co.jp/gamble/news/2021/03/02/kiji/20210302s00004000311000c.html 2001 Japan Derby winner Jungle Pocket dies \| Sponichi Annex]</ref>
	== Honors ==		== Honors ==
	* 2001 Best 3 Year-Old Colt		* 2001 Best 3 Year-Old Colt

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	'''Jungle Pocket''' (Japanese: '''ジャングルポケット''', May 7, 1998 - March 2, 2021) was a Japanese racehorse that was active from ~~the early-2000s~~. All of his graded victories were at Tokyo racecourse being known to fans as a middle distance Tokyo expert. He was the inspiration for a famous Japanese comedy group also named "Jungle Pocket". <ref> [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jungle_Pocket_(owarai) Jungle Pocket (owarai) - Wikipedia.com] </ref> Fans of horse gave him the nickname of "Janpoke".		'''Jungle Pocket''' (Japanese: '''ジャングルポケット''', May 7, 1998 - March 2, 2021) was a Japanese racehorse that was active from 2000 to 2002. All of his graded victories were at Tokyo racecourse being known to fans as a middle distance Tokyo expert. He was the inspiration for a famous Japanese comedy group also named "Jungle Pocket". <ref> [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jungle_Pocket_(owarai) Jungle Pocket (owarai) - Wikipedia.com] </ref> Fans of horse gave him the nickname of "Janpoke".

	== Name Origin ==		== Name Origin ==

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	* [[IRL:Tony Bin\|Tony Bin]] - Father		* [[IRL:Tony Bin\|Tony Bin]] - Father

			* [[IRL:Tall Poppy\|Tall Poppy]] - Daughter

			* [[IRL:Oken Bruce Lee\|Oken Bruce Lee]] - Son

	* [[IRL:Tosen Jordan\|Tosen Jordan]] - Son		* [[IRL:Tosen Jordan\|Tosen Jordan]] - Son

			* [[IRL:Omataseshimashita\|Omataseshimashita]] - Daughter

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