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	==Name Origin==		==Name Origin==
	K.S. Miracle was imported from the United States at the age of two for a reported price of around $30,000 (approximately 4.3 million yen). His early development was troubled, as he reportedly suffered from fevers, encephalitis, and leg issues. At one point, veterinarians described his condition bluntly as “be prepared,” meaning there was a real possibility of death.<ref name=1>[https://mysen.muragon.com/entry/2999.html]</ref> Despite this, he survived and was subsequently named “Miracle” under the K.S. ownership. Due to these early health complications, he missed his entire three-year-old season.		K.S. Miracle was imported from the United States at the age of two for a reported price of around $30,000 (approximately 4.3 million yen). His early development was troubled, as he reportedly suffered from fevers, encephalitis, and leg issues. At one point, veterinarians described his condition bluntly as “be prepared,” meaning there was a real possibility of death.<ref name=muragon>[https://mysen.muragon.com/entry/2999.html]</ref> Despite this, he survived and was subsequently named “Miracle” under the K.S. ownership. Due to these early health complications, he missed his entire three-year-old season.

	During his rise in competition, contemporary articles often referred to him as “K.S.” While there is no confirmed explanation for this abbreviation, it was likely used to avoid confusion with another horse of the time, Yamanin Miracle, who was also gaining attention and won a Grade 2 race around the same period. Additionally, there were no other active horses carrying the “K.S.” prefix at the time, which may have given the name an easier time to stand out.		During his rise in competition, contemporary articles often referred to him as “K.S.” While there is no confirmed explanation for this abbreviation, it was likely used to avoid confusion with another horse of the time, Yamanin Miracle, who was also gaining attention and won a Grade 2 race around the same period. Additionally, there were no other active horses carrying the “K.S.” prefix at the time, which may have given the name an easier time to stand out.

	== Career ==		== Career ==
	On April 20th, 1991, K.S. Miracle began his four-year-old campaign. He came into Niigata as the favorite, and even had some buzz around him, being a foreign-bred horse.<ref name=2>[https://note.tokyo-sports.co.jp/n/n86bba9cfde18 Tokyo-sports.co/jp]</ref> He fell just short and finished 2nd over 1400m. Trainer Takahashi commented that “his mind was wandering” in response to the performance.<!-- REF NEEDED -->Two weeks later, he made a quick turnaround and won a 1600m race by an emphatic eight lengths. Just one week after that, he ran again in the Warabi Sho over 1600m and finished 2nd again. His jockey, Saeki, noted that “he started playing around when other horses come near,” and that the slower pace made him somewhat restless. Early in his career, there were clear signs of immaturity in how he handled races and himself.<!-- REF NEEDED -->		On April 20th, 1991, K.S. Miracle began his four-year-old campaign. He came into Niigata as the favorite, and even had some buzz around him, being a foreign-bred horse.<ref name=tokyosports>[https://note.tokyo-sports.co.jp/n/n86bba9cfde18 Tokyo-sports.co/jp]</ref> He fell just short and finished 2nd over 1400m. Trainer Takahashi commented that “his mind was wandering” in response to the performance.<!-- REF NEEDED -->Two weeks later, he made a quick turnaround and won a 1600m race by an emphatic eight lengths. Just one week after that, he ran again in the Warabi Sho over 1600m and finished 2nd again. His jockey, Saeki, noted that “he started playing around when other horses come near,” and that the slower pace made him somewhat restless. Early in his career, there were clear signs of immaturity in how he handled races and himself.<!-- REF NEEDED -->

	About a month later, on June 8th, he shipped to Hokkaido and contested the 1200m Ishikari Tokubetsu at Sapporo Racecourse. There was a jockey change, with Saeki being replaced by Minai. Miracle won the race and set a new course record, and his potential began to stand out more clearly. That momentum carried into the 1200m Moiwayama Tokubetsu two weeks later, where he won by nine lengths. Pre-race commentary described him as “fast” and “overwhelmingly strong.”<!-- REF NEEDED -->		About a month later, on June 8th, he shipped to Hokkaido and contested the 1200m Ishikari Tokubetsu at Sapporo Racecourse. There was a jockey change, with Saeki being replaced by Minai. Miracle won the race and set a new course record, and his potential began to stand out more clearly. That momentum carried into the 1200m Moiwayama Tokubetsu two weeks later, where he won by nine lengths. Pre-race commentary described him as “fast” and “overwhelmingly strong.”<!-- REF NEEDED -->
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	==Trivia==		==Trivia==
	* A popular fan pairing for Miracle is with [[IRL:Daiichi Ruby\|Daiichi Ruby]]. Notably, Ruby experienced a significant decline which led into quick retirement after the 1991 Sprinters Stakes (Miracle’s final race). While the official explanation cited medical issues, fans have long speculated a more sentimental reason: Ruby had fallen in love with Miracle, and witnessing his fall on the track shattered her spirit.		* A popular fan pairing for Miracle is with [[IRL:Daiichi Ruby\|Daiichi Ruby]]. Notably, Ruby experienced a significant decline which led into quick retirement after the 1991 Sprinters Stakes (Miracle’s final race). While the official explanation cited medical issues, fans have long speculated a more sentimental reason: Ruby had fallen in love with Miracle, and witnessing his fall on the track shattered her spirit.<ref name=muragon/>
	* Some portrayals of K.S.Miracle in-game are different from reports in articles:		* Some portrayals of K.S.Miracle in-game are different from reports in articles:
	**K.S.Miracle is a very light eater in game, but the real K.S.Miracle had a normal diet for the most part, eating a steady 6 servings. His appetite weakened after a race—at least until after the Opal Stakes.<!-- did it weaken after every race or after a specific one? did it stop weakening after the opal stakes? also citation very needed -->		**K.S.Miracle is a very light eater in game, but the real K.S.Miracle had a normal diet for the most part, eating a steady 6 servings. His appetite weakened after a race—at least until after the Opal Stakes.<!-- did it weaken after every race or after a specific one? did it stop weakening after the opal stakes? also citation very needed -->

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	==Name Origin==		==Name Origin==
	K.S. Miracle was imported from the United States at the age of two for a reported price of around $30,000 (approximately 4.3 million yen). His early development was troubled, as he reportedly suffered from fevers, encephalitis, and leg issues. At one point, veterinarians described his condition bluntly as “be prepared,” meaning there was a real possibility of death. Despite this, he survived and was subsequently named “Miracle” under the K.S. ownership. Due to these early health complications, he missed his entire three-year-old season.		K.S. Miracle was imported from the United States at the age of two for a reported price of around $30,000 (approximately 4.3 million yen). His early development was troubled, as he reportedly suffered from fevers, encephalitis, and leg issues. At one point, veterinarians described his condition bluntly as “be prepared,” meaning there was a real possibility of death.<ref name=1>[https://mysen.muragon.com/entry/2999.html]</ref> Despite this, he survived and was subsequently named “Miracle” under the K.S. ownership. Due to these early health complications, he missed his entire three-year-old season.

	During his rise in competition, contemporary articles often referred to him as “K.S.” While there is no confirmed explanation for this abbreviation, it was likely used to avoid confusion with another horse of the time, Yamanin Miracle, who was also gaining attention and won a Grade 2 race around the same period. Additionally, there were no other active horses carrying the “K.S.” prefix at the time, which may have given the name an easier time to stand out.		During his rise in competition, contemporary articles often referred to him as “K.S.” While there is no confirmed explanation for this abbreviation, it was likely used to avoid confusion with another horse of the time, Yamanin Miracle, who was also gaining attention and won a Grade 2 race around the same period. Additionally, there were no other active horses carrying the “K.S.” prefix at the time, which may have given the name an easier time to stand out.

	== Career ==		== Career ==
	On April 20th, 1991, K.S. Miracle began his four-year-old campaign, He came into Niigata as the favorite and had some buzz around him ~~even as~~ a foreign bred horse. He fell just short and finished 2nd over 1400m, Trainer Takahashi commented that “his mind was wandering” in response to the performance. Two weeks later, he made a quick turnaround and won a 1600m race by an emphatic eight lengths. Just one week after that, he ran again in the Warabi Sho over 1600m and finished 2nd again. His jockey, Saeki, noted that “he started playing around when other horses come near,” and that the slower pace made him somewhat restless. Early in his career, there were clear signs of immaturity in how he handled races and himself.		On April 20th, 1991, K.S. Miracle began his four-year-old campaign. He came into Niigata as the favorite, and even had some buzz around him, being a foreign-bred horse.<ref name=2>[https://note.tokyo-sports.co.jp/n/n86bba9cfde18 Tokyo-sports.co/jp]</ref> He fell just short and finished 2nd over 1400m. Trainer Takahashi commented that “his mind was wandering” in response to the performance.<!-- REF NEEDED -->Two weeks later, he made a quick turnaround and won a 1600m race by an emphatic eight lengths. Just one week after that, he ran again in the Warabi Sho over 1600m and finished 2nd again. His jockey, Saeki, noted that “he started playing around when other horses come near,” and that the slower pace made him somewhat restless. Early in his career, there were clear signs of immaturity in how he handled races and himself.<!-- REF NEEDED -->

	About a month later, on June 8th, he shipped to Hokkaido and contested the 1200m Ishikari ~~Special~~ at Sapporo Racecourse. There was a jockey change, with Saeki being replaced by Minai. Miracle won the race and set a new course record, and his potential began to stand out more clearly. That momentum carried into the 1200m Moiwayama ~~Special~~ two weeks later, where he won by nine lengths. Pre-race commentary described him as “fast” and “overwhelmingly strong.”		About a month later, on June 8th, he shipped to Hokkaido and contested the 1200m Ishikari Tokubetsu at Sapporo Racecourse. There was a jockey change, with Saeki being replaced by Minai. Miracle won the race and set a new course record, and his potential began to stand out more clearly. That momentum carried into the 1200m Moiwayama Tokubetsu two weeks later, where he won by nine lengths. Pre-race commentary described him as “fast” and “overwhelmingly strong.”<!-- REF NEEDED -->

	On September 8th, Miracle entered his first graded race, the G3 Centaur Stakes (1200m). Trainer Takahashi said, “He’s full of energy” and “He’ll run a very good race,” but the result was disappointing, as he finished near the back of the field. The reasons for this performance could be attributed to many possible factors including travel, being overweight, a poor start, the left-handed track and limited preparation time. He had lost training time after causing a disturbance in the Moiwayama ~~Special~~ and was required to pass a gate test before being allowed to race again. On October 5, he traveled to Kyoto to run in the Opal Stakes, a race that had not originally been planned. According to Takahashi, they needed additional prize money to secure entry into a G1. Miracle did more than just win—he set another course record over 1200 meters, the second of his career.		On September 8th, Miracle entered his first graded race, the G3 Centaur Stakes (1200m). Trainer Takahashi said, “He’s full of energy” and “He’ll run a very good race,”<!-- REF NEEDED --> but the result was disappointing, as he finished near the back of the field. The reasons for this performance could be attributed to many possible factors including travel, being overweight, a poor start, the left-handed track and limited preparation time. He had lost training time after causing a disturbance in the Moiwayama Tokubetsu and was required to pass a gate test before being allowed to race again. On October 5, he traveled to Kyoto to run in the Opal Stakes, a race that had not originally been planned. According to Takahashi, they needed additional prize money to secure entry into a G1.<!-- REF NEEDED --> Miracle did more than just win—he set another course record over 1200 meters, the second of his career.

	His next race became his most well-known performance: the G2 Swan Stakes (1400m) on October 26 at Kyoto Racecourse~~'''~~.~~'''~~ This was a major step up in competition, featuring established and future G1 winners such as [[IRL:Daiichi Ruby\|Daiichi Ruby]], Dai Yusaku, [[IRL:Bamboo Memory\|Bamboo Memory]], and [[IRL:Daitaku Helios\|Daitaku Helios]]. Miracle entered as the fifth favorite, and even Takahashi did not expect him to win. In the final stretch, however, he broke away from the field. Daiichi Ruby closed rapidly, but Miracle held on to win, setting another track record—his third and final one.		His next race became his most well-known performance: the G2 Swan Stakes (1400m) on October 26 at Kyoto Racecourse. This was a major step up in competition, featuring established and future G1 winners such as [[IRL:Daiichi Ruby\|Daiichi Ruby]], Dai Yusaku, [[IRL:Bamboo Memory\|Bamboo Memory]], and [[IRL:Daitaku Helios\|Daitaku Helios]]. Miracle entered as the fifth favorite, and even Takahashi did not expect him to win.<!-- REF NEEDED --> In the final stretch, however, he broke away from the field. Daiichi Ruby closed rapidly, but Miracle held on to win, setting another track record—his third and final one.

	Around this time, reports described him as energetic and focused, with much of his earlier immaturity no longer evident. The initial plan had been to rest after the Swan Stakes before targeting the Sprinters Stakes. Instead, Takahashi opted to run him in the Mile Championship (1600m) on November 17. During training, he was described as ~~“responsive,”~~ “lively,” with “sharp eyes” and ~~had~~ a healthy coat. In the race, however, the slow pace worked against him again. The plan was to follow Daiichi Ruby, but her slow start left Miracle positioned near the back. Daitaku Helios set the pace throughout, never letting up for a moment, finishing 1st while Miracle finished 3rd.		Around this time, reports described him as energetic and focused, with much of his earlier immaturity no longer evident.<!-- REF NEEDED --> The initial plan had been to rest after the Swan Stakes before targeting the Sprinters Stakes. Instead, Takahashi opted to run him in the Mile Championship (1600m) on November 17. During training, he was described as “responsive” and “lively,” with “sharp eyes” and a healthy coat. <!-- REF NEEDED -->In the race, however, the slow pace worked against him again. The plan was to follow Daiichi Ruby, but her slow start left Miracle positioned near the back. Daitaku Helios set the pace throughout, never letting up for a moment, finishing 1st while Miracle finished 3rd.

	=== ~~The End~~ ===		=== 1991 Sprinters Stakes ===
	His next race would be his tenth in just under eight months: the Sprinters Stakes (1200m) on December 15. In the lead-up, there were reports that he had been agitated during transport and had briefly lost his appetite. His jockey was changed again, with Minai unavailable and replaced by Okabe. The stable acknowledged that he had been raced frequently and had been carefully managed to maintain his condition. At the start, Miracle broke well and settled mid-pack on the outside, an improvement from his previous race. However, in the latter half, as he began to move toward the leaders, he suddenly faltered. Commentators could be heard screaming his name as he dropped back further and further. He was unable to finish and was promptly diagnosed with a comminuted fracture in his leg, meaning the bone had broken into multiple pieces. With no viable treatment options, he was euthanized. Okabe later said that Miracle’s eyes “could not focus,” he suddenly got worked up one night and went crazed for nearly 2 days before the Sprinter Stakes. It was reported that owner Kiyoshi Takada appeared close to tears. ~~Those present were clearly attentive to his condition and aware that something was wrong.~~		His next race would be his tenth in just under eight months: the Sprinters Stakes (1200m) on December 15. In the lead-up, there were reports that he had been agitated during transport and had briefly lost his appetite. His jockey was changed again, with Minai unavailable and replaced by Okabe. The stable acknowledged that he had been raced frequently and had been carefully managed to maintain his condition.<ref name=1/> At the start, Miracle broke well and settled mid-pack on the outside, an improvement from his previous race. However, in the latter half, as he began to move toward the leaders, he suddenly faltered. Commentators could be heard screaming his name as he dropped back further and further.<!-- REF NEEDED --> He was unable to finish and was promptly diagnosed with a comminuted fracture in his leg, meaning the bone had broken into multiple pieces. With no viable treatment options, he was euthanized. Okabe later said that Miracle’s eyes “could not focus,” he suddenly got worked up one night and went crazed for nearly 2 days before the Sprinter Stakes. It was reported that owner Kiyoshi Takada appeared close to tears.<!-- REF NEEDED -->

	The exact cause of the accident remains debated. His demanding race schedule is often cited, especially given his later reported physical fragility. Others suggest that Okabe may not have been fully familiar with handling him. Contemporary reports did not indicate any obvious injury beforehand, making the outcome difficult to predict at the time. If he had won, there had been plans to aim for the Breeders' Cup the following year.<ref>Yushun Magazine 1992		The exact cause of the accident remains debated. His demanding race schedule is often cited, especially given his later reported physical fragility. Others suggest that Okabe may not have been fully familiar with handling him. Contemporary reports did not indicate any obvious injury beforehand, making the outcome difficult to predict at the time. If he had won, there had been plans to aim for the Breeders' Cup the following year.<ref>Yushun Magazine 1992</ref><ref>[https://en.netkeiba.com/db/horse/1988107943/ Netkeiba’s page for K.S.Miracle]</ref>

	</ref><ref>[https://en.netkeiba.com/db/horse/1988107943/ ~~Netkeiba.com/~~K.S.Miracle]</ref>

	== Relationships & Family ==		== Relationships & Family ==
	K.S. Miracle was sired by Stutz Blackhawk out of Lady Bend Fager. Blackhawk started in 40 races and won 3 of them. He competed in a handful of graded stakes, including a Grade 1, with his best result being a second-place finish in the Grade 3 Hawthorne Juvenile Stakes. Lady Bend Fager started 11 times and won 2 races, but she did not compete in graded stakes, she spent most of her career competing in Allowance Races across New Jersey. Miracle also had four siblings, among them, Meisho Raijin and Meisho Babine earned a respectable amount of prize money over relatively long careers, though none of his immediate family made a significant impact at any level in the thoroughbred world.		K.S. Miracle was sired by Stutz Blackhawk out of Lady Bend Fager. Blackhawk started in 40 races and won 3 of them. He competed in a handful of graded stakes, including a Grade 1, with his best result being a second-place finish in the Grade 3 Hawthorne Juvenile Stakes. Lady Bend Fager started 11 times and won 2 races, but she did not compete in graded stakes, she spent most of her career competing in Allowance Races across New Jersey. Miracle also had four siblings, among them, Meisho Raijin and Meisho Babine earned a respectable amount of prize money over relatively long careers, though none of his immediate family made a significant impact at any level in the thoroughbred world.

	While his immediate family was rather unremarkable, K.S. Miracle’s pedigree includes notable influences through both his sire line and damsire line. He belongs to the Mr. Prospector~~<ref>[https://www.thoroughbreddailynews.com/taking-stock-mr-prospector-is-the-most-influential/ Mr. Prospector, the most influential] </ref>~~ sire line. Mr. Prospector was a prominent racehorse of his era, competing during the same period as top runners such as Secretariat and Forego. Although not on their level, he achieved success of his own, including a win in the Grade 3 Gravesend Handicap. More importantly, he became one of the most influential sires in Thoroughbred history, producing an extensive and successful lineage that includes multiple classic and Triple Crown winners, and earning numerous leading sire and leading broodmare sire titles from the 1980s through the 2000s. On the dam’s side, his damsire Never Bend<ref>[https://www.americanclassicpedigrees.com/never-bend.html Never Bend's lineage] </ref> ~~was also a significant influence, producing 61 stakes winners.~~		While his immediate family was rather unremarkable, K.S. Miracle’s pedigree includes notable influences through both his sire line and damsire line. He belongs to the Mr. Prospector sire line. Mr. Prospector was a prominent racehorse of his era, competing during the same period as top runners such as Secretariat and Forego. Although not on their level, he achieved success of his own, including a win in the Grade 3 Gravesend Handicap. More importantly, he became one of the most influential sires in Thoroughbred history, producing an extensive and successful lineage that includes multiple classic and Triple Crown winners, and earning numerous leading sire and leading broodmare sire titles from the 1980s through the 2000s.<ref>[https://www.thoroughbreddailynews.com/taking-stock-mr-prospector-is-the-most-influential/ Mr. Prospector, the most influential] </ref> On the dam’s side, his damsire Never Bend was also a significant influence, producing 61 stakes winners.<ref>[https://www.americanclassicpedigrees.com/never-bend.html Never Bend's lineage] </ref>

	K.S. Miracle is also related to the Korean graded stakes winner Pilseung Gangja<ref>[https://news.netkeiba.com/?pid=news_view&no=8428&rf=kslp Pilseung Gangja] </ref>~~, a Japanese-bred horse later exported to Korea, who won 4 of his 14 starts.~~ Additionally, Miracle shares a common ancestor, Native Dancer, with [[IRL:Oguri Cap\|Oguri Cap]], making them distant relatives.		K.S. Miracle is also related to the Korean graded stakes winner Pilseung Gangja, a Japanese-bred horse later exported to Korea, who won 4 of his 14 starts.<ref>[https://news.netkeiba.com/?pid=news_view&no=8428&rf=kslp Pilseung Gangja] </ref> Additionally, Miracle shares a common ancestor, Native Dancer, with [[IRL:Oguri Cap\|Oguri Cap]], making them distant relatives.

	== Race Records ==		== Race Records ==
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	**K.S.Miracle is calm and gentle in game, but the real K.S.Miracle was reportedly somewhat mischievous and restless. He was quite a handful and apparently injured his leg often in the stables due to this attitude.<!-- citation needed --> He was reacting erratically during the Warabi Sho, and afterwards, Trainer Takahashi made the move to bring him under a jockey with a firmer handling like Minai. Minai himself once said that in a 1991 November training session "Once I got on him, it wasn't bad."<!-- citation needed --> A reporter from the Hokkaido Shimbun stated "He had a sharp, almost feral glint in his eyes."<!-- citation needed --> Trainer Takahashi described him as a bit edgy, but believed that contributed to his explosive speed.<!-- citation needed -->		**K.S.Miracle is calm and gentle in game, but the real K.S.Miracle was reportedly somewhat mischievous and restless. He was quite a handful and apparently injured his leg often in the stables due to this attitude.<!-- citation needed --> He was reacting erratically during the Warabi Sho, and afterwards, Trainer Takahashi made the move to bring him under a jockey with a firmer handling like Minai. Minai himself once said that in a 1991 November training session "Once I got on him, it wasn't bad."<!-- citation needed --> A reporter from the Hokkaido Shimbun stated "He had a sharp, almost feral glint in his eyes."<!-- citation needed --> Trainer Takahashi described him as a bit edgy, but believed that contributed to his explosive speed.<!-- citation needed -->
	*In these days, K.S.Miracle is credited as a part of the Mr. Prospector line, but back when he was active, that line was not as well-known in Japan. His sire, Stutz Blackhawk, was even more unknown, so K.S.Miracle was credited with being a descendent of the Native Dancer line, the same one as Oguri Cap. There was even a headline asking if he was the 2nd coming of Oguri Cap after the Swan Stakes.		*In these days, K.S.Miracle is credited as a part of the Mr. Prospector line, but back when he was active, that line was not as well-known in Japan. His sire, Stutz Blackhawk, was even more unknown, so K.S.Miracle was credited with being a descendent of the Native Dancer line, the same one as Oguri Cap. There was even a headline asking if he was the 2nd coming of Oguri Cap after the Swan Stakes.
	*His groom stated he had vertical streaks in his ~~Hooves~~ and that small holes would appear every so often. He speculates Miracle may not have been in good health while he was developing~~, but despite that, he~~ was labeled "Prodigy Boy" for setting records the way he did.		*His groom stated he had vertical streaks in his hooves and that small holes would appear every so often. He speculates Miracle may not have been in good health while he was developing.
	* K.S.Miracle liked bananas, so his Umamusume counterpart is a big fan of Banana Mousse. "He gobbled them down with a look of absolute delight," said one of his grooms. Despite the fact that he ate a lot of bananas every day, he was still able to keep the food down, suggesting either a high metabolism or his body was constantly undergoing physical wear and tear.		* He was labeled "Prodigy Boy" for setting records the way he did.<!-- REF NEEDED -->
	* Fans view K.S.Miracle as "The horse that outran itself" due to his accomplishments in a short timespan under compromised health.		* K.S.Miracle liked bananas, so his Umamusume counterpart is a big fan of Banana Mousse. "He gobbled them down with a look of absolute delight," said one of his grooms. Despite the fact that he ate a lot of bananas every day, he was still able to keep the food down, suggesting either a high metabolism or his body was constantly undergoing physical wear and tear.<ref>[https://dic.nicovideo.jp/t/a/%E3%82%B1%E3%82%A4%E3%82%A8%E3%82%B9%E3%83%9F%E3%83%A9%E3%82%AF%E3%83%AB Nicovideo.JP]</ref>
	* The Umamusume version of K.S.Miracle frequents sporting goods store and is quite knowledgeable on leg support equipment, a reference to the real life struggles he had to overcome.<ref>[https://mysen.muragon.com/entry/2999.html]</ref><ref>[https://note.tokyo-sports.co.jp/n/n86bba9cfde18 Tokyo-sports.co/jp]</ref><ref>[https://dic.nicovideo.jp/t/a/%E3%82%B1%E3%82%A4%E3%82%A8%E3%82%B9%E3%83%9F%E3%83%A9%E3%82%AF%E3%83%AB Nicovideo.JP]</ref>

	==Notes==		==Notes==

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	\| trainer = Shigetada Takahashi		\| trainer = Shigetada Takahashi
	\| record = 10: 5-2-1		\| record = 10: 5-2-1
	\| earnings = 133,700,000		\| earnings = 133,700,000 JPY
	\| image_main = KSMiracle IRL.jpeg		\| image_main = KSMiracle IRL.jpeg
	\| image_silk = KSsilks.png		\| image_silk = KSsilks.png

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	==Trivia==		==Trivia==
	* A popular fan pairing for Miracle is with [[IRL:Daiichi Ruby\|Daiichi Ruby]]. Notably, Ruby experienced a significant decline which led into quick retirement after the 1991 Sprinters Stakes (Miracle’s final race). While the official explanation cited medical issues, fans have long speculated a more sentimental reason: Ruby had fallen in love with Miracle, and witnessing his fall on the track shattered her spirit.		* A popular fan pairing for Miracle is with [[IRL:Daiichi Ruby\|Daiichi Ruby]]. Notably, Ruby experienced a significant decline which led into quick retirement after the 1991 Sprinters Stakes (Miracle’s final race). While the official explanation cited medical issues, fans have long speculated a more sentimental reason: Ruby had fallen in love with Miracle, and witnessing his fall on the track shattered her spirit.
	* ~~Portrayal~~ of ~~in game~~ K.S.Miracle ~~that~~ are different to reports in articles		* Some portrayals of K.S.Miracle in-game are different from reports in articles:
	**K.S.Miracle is a very light eater in game~~: The~~ real K.S.Miracle had a normal diet for the most part, eating a steady 6 servings. His appetite ~~was however weaker~~ after a race—at least until after the Opal Stakes.		**K.S.Miracle is a very light eater in game, but the real K.S.Miracle had a normal diet for the most part, eating a steady 6 servings. His appetite weakened after a race—at least until after the Opal Stakes.<!-- did it weaken after every race or after a specific one? did it stop weakening after the opal stakes? also citation very needed -->
	**K.S.Miracle is calm and gentle in game~~: The~~ real K.S.Miracle was reportedly somewhat mischievous and restless. He was quite a handful and apparently injured his leg often in the stables due to this attitude. He was reacting erratically during the Warabi Sho, afterwards, Trainer Takahashi made the move to bring him under a ~~Jockey~~ with a firmer handling like Minai. Minai himself once said in a 1991 November training session "Once I got on him, it wasn't bad." A reporter from the Hokkaido Shimbun stated "He had a sharp, almost feral glint in his eyes." Trainer Takahashi described ~~his~~ as a bit edgy but believed that contributed to his explosive speed.		**K.S.Miracle is calm and gentle in game, but the real K.S.Miracle was reportedly somewhat mischievous and restless. He was quite a handful and apparently injured his leg often in the stables due to this attitude.<!-- citation needed --> He was reacting erratically during the Warabi Sho, and afterwards, Trainer Takahashi made the move to bring him under a jockey with a firmer handling like Minai. Minai himself once said that in a 1991 November training session "Once I got on him, it wasn't bad."<!-- citation needed --> A reporter from the Hokkaido Shimbun stated "He had a sharp, almost feral glint in his eyes."<!-- citation needed --> Trainer Takahashi described him as a bit edgy, but believed that contributed to his explosive speed.<!-- citation needed -->
	*In these days, K.S.Miracle is credited ~~with being~~ a part of the Mr. Prospector line, but back when he was active, that line ~~wasn't~~ as well known in Japan. His sire, Stutz Blackhawk, was even more unknown so he was credited with being a descendent of the Native Dancer line, the same one as Oguri Cap. There was even a headline asking if he was the 2nd coming of Oguri Cap after the Swan Stakes.		*In these days, K.S.Miracle is credited as a part of the Mr. Prospector line, but back when he was active, that line was not as well-known in Japan. His sire, Stutz Blackhawk, was even more unknown, so K.S.Miracle was credited with being a descendent of the Native Dancer line, the same one as Oguri Cap. There was even a headline asking if he was the 2nd coming of Oguri Cap after the Swan Stakes.
	*His groom stated he had vertical streaks in his Hooves and that small holes would appear every so often. He speculates Miracle may not have been in good health while he was developing but despite that, he was labeled "Prodigy Boy" for setting records the way he did.		*His groom stated he had vertical streaks in his Hooves and that small holes would appear every so often. He speculates Miracle may not have been in good health while he was developing, but despite that, he was labeled "Prodigy Boy" for setting records the way he did.
	* K.S.Miracle liked bananas so ~~the game version~~ is a big fan of Banana Mousse. "He gobbled them down with a look of absolute delight," said one of his grooms. Despite the fact that he ate a lot of bananas every day, he was still able to keep the food down, suggesting either a high metabolism or his body was constantly undergoing physical wear and tear.		* K.S.Miracle liked bananas, so his Umamusume counterpart is a big fan of Banana Mousse. "He gobbled them down with a look of absolute delight," said one of his grooms. Despite the fact that he ate a lot of bananas every day, he was still able to keep the food down, suggesting either a high metabolism or his body was constantly undergoing physical wear and tear.
	* Fans view K.S.Miracle as "The horse that outran itself" due to his accomplishments in a short timespan under compromised health.		* Fans view K.S.Miracle as "The horse that outran itself" due to his accomplishments in a short timespan under compromised health.
	* The ~~game~~ version of K.S.Miracle frequents sporting goods store and is quite knowledgeable on leg support equipment, a reference to the real life struggles he had to overcome.<ref>[https://mysen.muragon.com/entry/2999.html]</ref><ref>[https://note.tokyo-sports.co.jp/n/n86bba9cfde18 Tokyo-sports.co/jp]</ref><ref>[https://dic.nicovideo.jp/t/a/%E3%82%B1%E3%82%A4%E3%82%A8%E3%82%B9%E3%83%9F%E3%83%A9%E3%82%AF%E3%83%AB Nicovideo.JP]</ref>		* The Umamusume version of K.S.Miracle frequents sporting goods store and is quite knowledgeable on leg support equipment, a reference to the real life struggles he had to overcome.<ref>[https://mysen.muragon.com/entry/2999.html]</ref><ref>[https://note.tokyo-sports.co.jp/n/n86bba9cfde18 Tokyo-sports.co/jp]</ref><ref>[https://dic.nicovideo.jp/t/a/%E3%82%B1%E3%82%A4%E3%82%A8%E3%82%B9%E3%83%9F%E3%83%A9%E3%82%AF%E3%83%AB Nicovideo.JP]</ref>

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	On September 8th, Miracle entered his first graded race, the G3 Centaur Stakes (1200m). Trainer Takahashi said, “He’s full of energy” and “He’ll run a very good race,” but the result was disappointing, as he finished near the back of the field. The reasons for this performance could be attributed to many possible factors including travel, being overweight, a poor start, the left-handed track and limited preparation time. He had lost training time after causing a disturbance in the Moiwayama Special and was required to pass a gate test before being allowed to race again. On October 5, he traveled to Kyoto to run in the Opal Stakes, a race that had not originally been planned. According to Takahashi, they needed additional prize money to secure entry into a G1. Miracle did more than just win—he set another course record over 1200 meters, the second of his career.		On September 8th, Miracle entered his first graded race, the G3 Centaur Stakes (1200m). Trainer Takahashi said, “He’s full of energy” and “He’ll run a very good race,” but the result was disappointing, as he finished near the back of the field. The reasons for this performance could be attributed to many possible factors including travel, being overweight, a poor start, the left-handed track and limited preparation time. He had lost training time after causing a disturbance in the Moiwayama Special and was required to pass a gate test before being allowed to race again. On October 5, he traveled to Kyoto to run in the Opal Stakes, a race that had not originally been planned. According to Takahashi, they needed additional prize money to secure entry into a G1. Miracle did more than just win—he set another course record over 1200 meters, the second of his career.

	His next race became his most well-known performance: the G2 Swan Stakes (1400m) on October 26 at Kyoto Racecourse'''.''' This was a major step up in competition, featuring established and future G1 winners such as Daiichi Ruby, Dai Yusaku, Bamboo Memory, and Daitaku Helios. Miracle entered as the fifth favorite, and even Takahashi did not expect him to win. In the final stretch, however, he broke away from the field. Daiichi Ruby closed rapidly, but Miracle held on to win, setting another track record—his third and final one.		His next race became his most well-known performance: the G2 Swan Stakes (1400m) on October 26 at Kyoto Racecourse'''.''' This was a major step up in competition, featuring established and future G1 winners such as [[IRL:Daiichi Ruby\|Daiichi Ruby]], Dai Yusaku, [[IRL:Bamboo Memory\|Bamboo Memory]], and [[IRL:Daitaku Helios\|Daitaku Helios]]. Miracle entered as the fifth favorite, and even Takahashi did not expect him to win. In the final stretch, however, he broke away from the field. Daiichi Ruby closed rapidly, but Miracle held on to win, setting another track record—his third and final one.

	Around this time, reports described him as energetic and focused, with much of his earlier immaturity no longer evident. The initial plan had been to rest after the Swan Stakes before targeting the Sprinters Stakes. Instead, Takahashi opted to run him in the Mile Championship (1600m) on November 17. During training, he was described as “responsive,” “lively,” with “sharp eyes” and had a healthy coat. In the race, however, the slow pace worked against him again. The plan was to follow Daiichi Ruby, but her slow start left Miracle positioned near the back. Daitaku Helios set the pace throughout, never letting up for a moment, finishing 1st while Miracle finished 3rd.		Around this time, reports described him as energetic and focused, with much of his earlier immaturity no longer evident. The initial plan had been to rest after the Swan Stakes before targeting the Sprinters Stakes. Instead, Takahashi opted to run him in the Mile Championship (1600m) on November 17. During training, he was described as “responsive,” “lively,” with “sharp eyes” and had a healthy coat. In the race, however, the slow pace worked against him again. The plan was to follow Daiichi Ruby, but her slow start left Miracle positioned near the back. Daitaku Helios set the pace throughout, never letting up for a moment, finishing 1st while Miracle finished 3rd.
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	While his immediate family was rather unremarkable, K.S. Miracle’s pedigree includes notable influences through both his sire line and damsire line. He belongs to the Mr. Prospector<ref>[https://www.thoroughbreddailynews.com/taking-stock-mr-prospector-is-the-most-influential/ Mr. Prospector, the most influential] </ref> sire line. Mr. Prospector was a prominent racehorse of his era, competing during the same period as top runners such as Secretariat and Forego. Although not on their level, he achieved success of his own, including a win in the Grade 3 Gravesend Handicap. More importantly, he became one of the most influential sires in Thoroughbred history, producing an extensive and successful lineage that includes multiple classic and Triple Crown winners, and earning numerous leading sire and leading broodmare sire titles from the 1980s through the 2000s. On the dam’s side, his damsire Never Bend<ref>[https://www.americanclassicpedigrees.com/never-bend.html Never Bend's lineage] </ref> was also a significant influence, producing 61 stakes winners.		While his immediate family was rather unremarkable, K.S. Miracle’s pedigree includes notable influences through both his sire line and damsire line. He belongs to the Mr. Prospector<ref>[https://www.thoroughbreddailynews.com/taking-stock-mr-prospector-is-the-most-influential/ Mr. Prospector, the most influential] </ref> sire line. Mr. Prospector was a prominent racehorse of his era, competing during the same period as top runners such as Secretariat and Forego. Although not on their level, he achieved success of his own, including a win in the Grade 3 Gravesend Handicap. More importantly, he became one of the most influential sires in Thoroughbred history, producing an extensive and successful lineage that includes multiple classic and Triple Crown winners, and earning numerous leading sire and leading broodmare sire titles from the 1980s through the 2000s. On the dam’s side, his damsire Never Bend<ref>[https://www.americanclassicpedigrees.com/never-bend.html Never Bend's lineage] </ref> was also a significant influence, producing 61 stakes winners.

	K.S. Miracle is also related to the Korean graded stakes winner Pilseung Gangja<ref>[https://news.netkeiba.com/?pid=news_view&no=8428&rf=kslp Pilseung Gangja] </ref>, a Japanese-bred horse later exported to Korea, who won 4 of his 14 starts. Additionally, Miracle shares a common ancestor, Native Dancer, with Oguri Cap, making them distant relatives.		K.S. Miracle is also related to the Korean graded stakes winner Pilseung Gangja<ref>[https://news.netkeiba.com/?pid=news_view&no=8428&rf=kslp Pilseung Gangja] </ref>, a Japanese-bred horse later exported to Korea, who won 4 of his 14 starts. Additionally, Miracle shares a common ancestor, Native Dancer, with [[IRL:Oguri Cap\|Oguri Cap]], making them distant relatives.

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

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-* A popular fan pairing for Miracle is with [[IRL:Daiichi Ruby|Daiichi Ruby]]. Notably, Ruby experienced a significant decline which led into quick retirement after the 1991 Sprinters Stakes (Miracle’s final race). While the official explanation cited medical issues, fans have long speculated a more sentimental reason: Ruby had fallen in love with Miracle, and witnessing his fall on the track shattered her spirit.<ref>[https://mysen.muragon.com/entry/2999.html]</ref>
+* A popular fan pairing for Miracle is with [[IRL:Daiichi Ruby|Daiichi Ruby]]. Notably, Ruby experienced a significant decline which led into quick retirement after the 1991 Sprinters Stakes (Miracle’s final race). While the official explanation cited medical issues, fans have long speculated a more sentimental reason: Ruby had fallen in love with Miracle, and witnessing his fall on the track shattered her spirit.
-* Aside from his blistering speed that left fans in awe, Miracle was also a pleasure to work with. He was a horse who was easy to handle and train. Stablehands, trainers, and his jockey praised his powerful “engine,” his rapid development, and his remarkable courage on the track. These are traits that are reflected in the game as well, Miracle has an engine that pushes her to work harder than anyone else, she's been shown to be a quick learner, she's also shown courage on the track, willing to take risks and push herself even further beyond to win.<ref>[https://note.tokyo-sports.co.jp/n/n86bba9cfde18 Tokyo-sports.co/jp]</ref><ref>[https://dic.nicovideo.jp/t/a/%E3%82%B1%E3%82%A4%E3%82%A8%E3%82%B9%E3%83%9F%E3%83%A9%E3%82%AF%E3%83%AB Nicovideo.JP]</ref>
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	==Name Origin==		==Name Origin==
	K.S. Miracle was imported from the United States at the age of two for a reported price of around $30,000 (approximately 4.3 million yen). His early development was troubled, as he reportedly suffered from fevers, encephalitis, and leg issues. At one point, veterinarians described his condition bluntly as “be prepared,” meaning there was a real possibility of death.<ref name=muragon>[https://mysen.muragon.com/entry/2999.html]</ref> Despite this, he survived and was subsequently named “Miracle” under the K.S. ownership. Due to these early health complications, he missed his entire three-year-old season.		K.S. Miracle was imported from the United States at the age of two for a reported price of around $30,000 (approximately 4.3 million yen). His early development was troubled, as he reportedly suffered from fevers, encephalitis, and leg issues. At one point, veterinarians described his condition bluntly as “be prepared,” meaning there was a real possibility of death.<ref name="muragon">[https://mysen.muragon.com/entry/2999.html]</ref> Despite this, he survived and was subsequently named “Miracle” under the K.S. ownership. Due to these early health complications, he missed his entire three-year-old season.

	During his rise in competition, contemporary articles often referred to him as “K.S.” While there is no confirmed explanation for this abbreviation, it was likely used to avoid confusion with another horse of the time, Yamanin Miracle, who was also gaining attention and won a Grade 2 race around the same period. Additionally, there were no other active horses carrying the “K.S.” prefix at the time, which may have given the name an easier time to stand out.		During his rise in competition, contemporary articles often referred to him as “K.S.” While there is no confirmed explanation for this abbreviation, it was likely used to avoid confusion with another horse of the time, Yamanin Miracle, who was also gaining attention and won a Grade 2 race around the same period. Additionally, there were no other active horses carrying the “K.S.” prefix at the time, which may have given the name an easier time to stand out.

	== Career ==		== Career ==
	On April 20th, 1991, K.S. Miracle began his ~~four~~-year-old campaign. He came into Niigata as the favorite, and even had some buzz around him, being a foreign-bred horse.<ref name=tokyosports>[https://note.tokyo-sports.co.jp/n/n86bba9cfde18 Tokyo-sports.co/jp]</ref> He fell just short and finished 2nd over 1400m. Trainer Takahashi commented that “his mind was wandering” in response to the performance.<!-- REF NEEDED -->Two weeks later, he made a quick turnaround and won a 1600m race by an emphatic eight lengths. Just one week after that, he ran again in the Warabi Sho over 1600m and finished 2nd again. His jockey, Saeki, noted that “he started playing around when other horses come near,” and that the slower pace made him somewhat restless. Early in his career, there were clear signs of immaturity in how he handled races and himself.<!-- REF NEEDED -->		On April 20th, 1991, K.S.Miracle began his three-year-old campaign. He came into Niigata as the favorite, and even had some buzz around him, being a foreign-bred horse.<ref name=tokyosports>[https://note.tokyo-sports.co.jp/n/n86bba9cfde18 Tokyo-sports.co/jp]</ref> He fell just short and finished 2nd over 1400m. Trainer Takahashi commented that “his mind was wandering” in response to the performance.<!-- REF NEEDED -->Two weeks later, he made a quick turnaround and won a 1600m race by an emphatic eight lengths. Just one week after that, he ran again in the Warabi Sho over 1600m and finished 2nd again. His jockey, Saeki, noted that “he started playing around when other horses come near,” and that the slower pace made him somewhat restless. Early in his career, there were clear signs of immaturity in how he handled races and himself.<!-- REF NEEDED -->

	About a month later, on June 8th, he shipped to Hokkaido and contested the 1200m Ishikari Tokubetsu at Sapporo Racecourse. There was a jockey change, with Saeki being replaced by Minai. Miracle won the race and set a new course record, and his potential began to stand out more clearly. That momentum carried into the 1200m Moiwayama Tokubetsu two weeks later, where he won by nine lengths. Pre-race commentary described him as “fast” and “overwhelmingly strong.”<!-- REF NEEDED -->		About a month later, on June 8th, he was shipped to Hokkaido and contested the 1200m Ishikari Tokubetsu at Sapporo Racecourse. There was a jockey change, with Saeki being replaced by Minai. K.S.Miracle won the race and set a new course record, and his potential began to stand out more clearly. That momentum carried into the 1200m Moiwayama Tokubetsu two weeks later, where he won by nine lengths. Pre-race commentary described him as “fast” and “overwhelmingly strong.”<!-- REF NEEDED -->

	On September 8th, Miracle entered his first graded race, the G3 Centaur Stakes (1200m). Trainer Takahashi said~~, “He’s~~ full of energy” and ~~“He’ll~~ run a very good race,”<!-- REF NEEDED --> but the result was disappointing, as he finished near the back of the field. The reasons for this performance could be attributed to many possible factors including travel, being overweight, a poor start, the left-handed track and limited preparation time. He had lost training time after causing a disturbance in the Moiwayama Tokubetsu and was required to pass a gate test before being allowed to race again. On October 5, he traveled to Kyoto to run in the Opal Stakes, a race that had not originally been planned. According to Takahashi, they needed additional prize money to secure entry into a G1.<!-- REF NEEDED --> Miracle did more than just win—he set another course record over 1200 meters, the second of his career.		On September 8th, K.S.Miracle entered his first graded race, the G3 Centaur Stakes (1200m). Trainer Takahashi said that “he’s full of energy” and that “he’ll run a very good race,”<!-- REF NEEDED --> but the result was disappointing, as he finished near the back of the field. The reasons for this performance could be attributed to many possible factors including travel, being overweight, a poor start, the left-handed track and limited preparation time. He had lost training time after causing a disturbance in the Moiwayama Tokubetsu and was required to pass a gate test before being allowed to race again. On October 5, he traveled to Kyoto to run in the Opal Stakes, a race that had not originally been planned. According to Takahashi, they needed additional prize money to secure entry into a G1.<!-- REF NEEDED --> Miracle did more than just win—he set another course record over 1200 meters, the second of his career.

	His next race became his most well-known performance: the G2 Swan Stakes (1400m) on October 26 at Kyoto Racecourse. This was a major step up in competition, featuring established and future G1 winners such as [[IRL:Daiichi Ruby\|Daiichi Ruby]], Dai Yusaku, [[IRL:Bamboo Memory\|Bamboo Memory]], and [[IRL:Daitaku Helios\|Daitaku Helios]]. Miracle entered as the fifth favorite, and even Takahashi did not expect him to win.<!-- REF NEEDED --> In the final stretch, however, he broke away from the field. Daiichi Ruby closed rapidly, but Miracle held on to win, setting another track record—his third and final one.		His next race became his most well-known performance: the G2 Swan Stakes (1400m) on October 26 at Kyoto Racecourse. This was a major step up in competition, featuring established and future G1 winners such as [[IRL:Daiichi Ruby\|Daiichi Ruby]], Dai Yusaku, [[IRL:Bamboo Memory\|Bamboo Memory]], and [[IRL:Daitaku Helios\|Daitaku Helios]]. K.S.Miracle entered as the fifth favorite, and even Takahashi did not expect him to win.<!-- REF NEEDED --> In the final stretch, however, he broke away from the field. Daiichi Ruby closed rapidly, but Miracle held on to win, setting another track record—his third and final one.

	Around this time, reports described him as energetic and focused, with much of his earlier immaturity no longer evident.<!-- REF NEEDED --> The initial plan had been to rest after the Swan Stakes before targeting the Sprinters Stakes. Instead, Takahashi opted to run him in the Mile Championship (1600m) on November 17. During training, he was described as “responsive” and “lively,” with “sharp eyes” and a healthy coat. <!-- REF NEEDED -->In the race, however, the slow pace worked against him again. The plan was to follow Daiichi Ruby, but her slow start left Miracle positioned near the back. Daitaku Helios set the pace throughout, never letting up for a moment, finishing 1st while Miracle finished 3rd.		Around this time, reports described him as energetic and focused, with much of his earlier immaturity no longer evident.<!-- REF NEEDED --> The initial plan had been to rest after the Swan Stakes before targeting the Sprinters Stakes. Instead, Takahashi opted to run him in the Mile Championship (1600m) on November 17th. During training, he was described as “responsive” and “lively,” with “sharp eyes” and a healthy coat. <!-- REF NEEDED -->In the race, however, the slow pace worked against him again. The plan was to follow Daiichi Ruby, but her slow start left Miracle positioned near the back. Daitaku Helios set the pace throughout, never letting up for a moment, finishing 1st while Miracle finished 3rd.

	=== 1991 Sprinters Stakes ===		=== 1991 Sprinters Stakes ===
	His next race ~~would be~~ his tenth in just under eight months: the Sprinters Stakes (1200m) on December 15. In the lead-up, there were reports that he had been agitated during transport and had briefly lost his appetite. His jockey was changed again, with Minai unavailable and replaced by Okabe. The stable acknowledged that he had been raced frequently and had been carefully managed to maintain his condition.<ref name=1/> At the start, Miracle broke well and settled mid-pack on the outside, an improvement from his previous race. However, in the latter half, as he began to move toward the leaders, he suddenly faltered. Commentators could be heard screaming his name as he dropped back further and further.<!-- REF NEEDED --> He was unable to finish and was promptly diagnosed with a comminuted fracture in his leg, meaning the bone had broken into multiple pieces. With no viable treatment options, he was euthanized. Okabe later said that Miracle’s eyes “could not focus,” he suddenly got worked up one night and went crazed for nearly 2 days before the ~~Sprinter~~ Stakes. It was reported that owner Kiyoshi Takada appeared close to tears.<!-- REF NEEDED -->		His next race was his tenth in just under eight months: the Sprinters Stakes (1200m) on December 15th. In the lead-up, there were reports that he had been agitated during transport and had briefly lost his appetite. His jockey was changed again, with Minai unavailable and replaced by Okabe. The stable acknowledged that he had been raced frequently and had been carefully managed to maintain his condition.<ref name=1/> At the start, Miracle broke well and settled mid-pack on the outside, an improvement from his previous race. However, in the latter half, as he began to move toward the leaders, he suddenly faltered. Commentators could be heard screaming his name as he dropped back further and further.<!-- REF NEEDED --> He was unable to finish and was promptly diagnosed with a comminuted fracture in his leg, meaning the bone had broken into multiple pieces. With no viable treatment options, he was euthanized. Okabe later said that K.S.Miracle’s eyes “could not focus,” he suddenly got worked up one night and went crazed for nearly 2 days before the Sprinters Stakes. It was reported that owner Kiyoshi Takada appeared close to tears.<!-- REF NEEDED -->

	The exact cause of the accident remains debated. His demanding race schedule is often cited, especially given his later reported physical fragility. Others suggest that Okabe may not have been fully familiar with handling him. Contemporary reports did not indicate any obvious injury beforehand, making the outcome difficult to predict at the time. If he had won, there had been plans to aim for the Breeders' Cup the following year.<ref>Yushun Magazine 1992</ref><ref>[https://en.netkeiba.com/db/horse/1988107943/ Netkeiba’s page for K.S.Miracle]</ref>		The exact cause of the accident remains debated. His demanding race schedule is often cited, especially given his later reported physical fragility. Others suggest that Okabe may not have been fully familiar with handling him. Contemporary reports did not indicate any obvious injury beforehand, making the outcome difficult to predict at the time. If he had won, there had been plans to aim for the Breeders' Cup the following year.<ref>Yushun Magazine 1992</ref><ref>[https://en.netkeiba.com/db/horse/1988107943/ Netkeiba’s page for K.S.Miracle]</ref>
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	* Some portrayals of K.S.Miracle in-game are different from reports in articles:		* Some portrayals of K.S.Miracle in-game are different from reports in articles:
	**K.S.Miracle is a very light eater in game, but the real K.S.Miracle had a normal diet for the most part, eating a steady 6 servings. His appetite weakened after a race—at least until after the Opal Stakes.<!-- did it weaken after every race or after a specific one? did it stop weakening after the opal stakes? also citation very needed -->		**K.S.Miracle is a very light eater in game, but the real K.S.Miracle had a normal diet for the most part, eating a steady 6 servings. His appetite weakened after a race—at least until after the Opal Stakes.<!-- did it weaken after every race or after a specific one? did it stop weakening after the opal stakes? also citation very needed -->
	**K.S.Miracle is calm and gentle in game, but the real K.S.Miracle was reportedly somewhat mischievous and restless. He was quite a handful and apparently injured his leg often in the stables due to this attitude.<~~!-- citation needed~~ --> He was reacting erratically during the Warabi Sho, and afterwards, Trainer Takahashi made the move to bring him under a jockey with a firmer handling like Minai. Minai himself once said that in a 1991 November training session "Once I got on him, it wasn't bad."<!-- citation needed --> A reporter from the Hokkaido Shimbun stated "He had a sharp, almost feral glint in his eyes."<!-- citation needed --> Trainer Takahashi described him as a bit edgy, but believed that contributed to his explosive speed.<!-- citation needed -->		**K.S.Miracle is calm and gentle in game, but the real K.S.Miracle was reportedly somewhat mischievous and restless. He was quite a handful and apparently injured his leg often in the stables due to this attitude.<ref>[https://ja.wikipedia.org/wiki/%E3%82%B1%E3%82%A4%E3%82%A8%E3%82%B9%E3%83%9F%E3%83%A9%E3%82%AF%E3%83%AB#cite_note-46 https://ja.wikipedia.org/wiki/ケイエスミラクル#cite_note-46]</ref> He was reacting erratically during the Warabi Sho, and afterwards, Trainer Takahashi made the move to bring him under a jockey with a firmer handling like Minai. Minai himself once said that in a 1991 November training session "Once I got on him, it wasn't bad."<!-- citation needed --> A reporter from the Hokkaido Shimbun stated "He had a sharp, almost feral glint in his eyes."<!-- citation needed --> Trainer Takahashi described him as a bit edgy, but believed that contributed to his explosive speed.<!-- citation needed -->
	*In these days, K.S.Miracle is credited as a part of the Mr. Prospector line, but back when he was active, that line was not as well-known in Japan. His sire, Stutz Blackhawk, was even more unknown, so K.S.Miracle was credited with being a ~~descendent~~ of the Native Dancer line, the same one as Oguri Cap. There was even a headline asking if he was the 2nd coming of Oguri Cap after the Swan Stakes.		*In these days, K.S.Miracle is credited as a part of the Mr. Prospector line, but back when he was active, that line was not as well-known in Japan. His sire, Stutz Blackhawk, was even more unknown, so K.S.Miracle was credited with being a descendant of the Native Dancer line, the same one as Oguri Cap. There was even a headline asking if he was the 2nd coming of Oguri Cap after the Swan Stakes.
	*His groom stated he had vertical streaks in his hooves and that small holes would appear every so often. He speculates Miracle may not have been in good health while he was developing.		*His groom stated he had vertical streaks in his hooves and that small holes would appear every so often. He speculates Miracle may not have been in good health while he was developing.
	* He was labeled "Prodigy Boy" for setting records the way he did.<!-- REF NEEDED -->		* He was labeled "Prodigy Boy" for setting records the way he did.<!-- REF NEEDED -->