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Three-year-old season (1995)

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	'''{{PAGENAME}}''' was a Japanese racehorse and stud that was active from 1995 to 1997. In 1995, he was named JRA Horse of the Year and JRA Best 4-Year-Old Colt. He was best known for winning the 1995 Kikuka Sho and Arima Kinen, the 1996 Takarazuka Kinen, and the 1997 Spring Tenno Sho.<ref>[https://ja.wikipedia.org/wiki/%E3%83%9E%E3%83%A4%E3%83%8E%E3%83%88%E3%83%83%E3%83%97%E3%82%AC%E3%83%B3 マヤノトップガン (Mayano Top Gun) article] on Wikipedia (used to find references)</ref> Mayano was considered as the Top three of Seniors of 1997 with [[IRL:Marvelous Sunday\|Marvelous Sunday]] and [[IRL:Sakura Laurel\|Sakura Laurel]]. Mayano Top Gun earned the nickname "Kaleidoscopic Legs" due to his ability to switch running styles to throw off opponents before starting a race.		'''{{PAGENAME}}''' was a Japanese racehorse and stud that was active from 1995 to 1997. In 1995, he was named JRA Horse of the Year and JRA Best 4-Year-Old Colt. He was best known for winning the 1995 Kikuka Sho and Arima Kinen, the 1996 Takarazuka Kinen, and the 1997 Spring Tenno Sho.<ref>[https://ja.wikipedia.org/wiki/%E3%83%9E%E3%83%A4%E3%83%8E%E3%83%88%E3%83%83%E3%83%97%E3%82%AC%E3%83%B3 マヤノトップガン (Mayano Top Gun) article] on Wikipedia (used to find references)</ref> Mayano was considered as the Top three of Seniors of 1997 with [[IRL:Marvelous Sunday\|Marvelous Sunday]] and [[IRL:Sakura Laurel\|Sakura Laurel]]. Mayano Top Gun earned the nickname "Kaleidoscopic Legs" due to his ability to switch running styles to throw off opponents before starting a race.
	== Name Origin ==		== Name Origin ==
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	=== Three-year-old season (1995) ===		=== Three-year-old season (1995) ===
	Mayano Top Gun debuted instead on January 8, 1995 at Kyoto Racecourse, with jockey Take Yutaka. He finished 5th in his debut race. In his following maiden races, he maintained a good track record, often placing within the top 3. His first seven races (six of which were sprint races), including his debut race, were all ran on dirt in hopes of putting less strain on his joints. During this time, his bone spur fully healed.		Mayano Top Gun debuted instead on January 8th, 1995 at Kyoto Racecourse, with jockey Take Yutaka. He finished 5th in his debut race. In his following maiden races, he maintained a good track record, often placing within the top 3. His first seven races (six of which were sprint races), including his debut race, were all ran on dirt in hopes of putting less strain on his joints. During this time, his bone spur fully healed.

	After coming in third in the Royal Hong Kong Jockey Club Trophy, Sakaguchi believed that Mayano Top Gun could do well on turf, and decided to stop running on dirt. This was proven true as Mayano Top Gun won the Yamayuri Stakes with jockey Tahara Shigetaka on July 9th. Sakaguchi then set his sights on the Kikuka Sho in the fall. Mayano Top Gun finished second in the Kobe Shimbun Hai on September 17th and the Kyoto Shimbun Hai on October 15th, both trial races for the Kikuka Sho. This ensured priority entry into the race, so Sakaguchi decided that Mayano Top Gun would enter.		After coming in third in the Royal Hong Kong Jockey Club Trophy, Sakaguchi believed that Mayano Top Gun could do well on turf, and decided to stop running on dirt. This was proven true as Mayano Top Gun won the Yamayuri Stakes with jockey Tahara Shigetaka on July 9th. Sakaguchi then set his sights on the Kikuka Sho in the fall. Mayano Top Gun finished second in the Kobe Shimbun Hai on September 17th and the Kyoto Shimbun Hai on October 15th, both trial races for the Kikuka Sho. This ensured priority entry into the race, so Sakaguchi decided that Mayano Top Gun would enter.
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	Sakaguchi next set his sights on the Arima Kinen on December 24th. Mayano Top Gun was showing signs of fatigue, so Sakaguchi carefully monitored his condition and decided to enter him only one week before the race.		Sakaguchi next set his sights on the Arima Kinen on December 24th. Mayano Top Gun was showing signs of fatigue, so Sakaguchi carefully monitored his condition and decided to enter him only one week before the race.

	The favorites for the Arima Kinen were Narita Brian, winner of the Triple Crown and the Arima Kinen in 1994, and [[IRL:Hishi Amazon\|Hishi Amazon]], winner of the Hanshin Sansai Himba Stakes<ref group="Note">Was renamed to Hanshin Juvenile Fillies in 2001.</ref> in 1993, The Queen Elizabeth II Cup in 1994<ref group="Note">At the time, this race was considered the final leg of the Triple Tiara until it was replaced by the Shuka Sho in 1996.</ref>, and both the All Comers and Kyoto Daishoten in 1995. During the race, Mayano Top Gun took and held the lead, successfully resisting Narita Brian and Hishi Amazon's advances. He won the race by two lengths, ~~becoming~~ the first horse since Tosho Boy in 1976 to win the Arima Kinen in his debut year.		The favorites for the Arima Kinen were Narita Brian, winner of the Triple Crown and the Arima Kinen in 1994, and [[IRL:Hishi Amazon\|Hishi Amazon]], winner of the Hanshin Sansai Himba Stakes<ref group="Note">Was renamed to Hanshin Juvenile Fillies in 2001.</ref> in 1993, The Queen Elizabeth II Cup in 1994<ref group="Note">At the time, this race was considered the final leg of the Triple Tiara until it was replaced by the Shuka Sho in 1996.</ref>, and both the All Comers and Kyoto Daishoten in 1995. During the race, Mayano Top Gun took and held the lead, successfully resisting Narita Brian and Hishi Amazon's advances. He won the race by two lengths, and became the first horse since Tosho Boy in 1976 to win the Arima Kinen in his debut year.

	For his efforts, he was not only awarded the JRA Award for Best Three-Year-Old Colt, he was also awarded Japanese Horse of the Year.		For his efforts, he was not only awarded the JRA Award for Best Three-Year-Old Colt, he was also awarded Japanese Horse of the Year.
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	He was set to retire at the end of the year. In preparation for his final race, he ran the Hanshin Daishoten. His strategy from past races changed, hanging near the back of the pack before bursting forward on the final straight, and he won the 1997 Hanshin Daishoten by 3 1/2 lengths, his first win in six months.		He was set to retire at the end of the year. In preparation for his final race, he ran the Hanshin Daishoten. His strategy from past races changed, hanging near the back of the pack before bursting forward on the final straight, and he won the 1997 Hanshin Daishoten by 3 1/2 lengths, his first win in six months.

	Armed with this new strategy that seemed to better suit Mayano Top Gun, he progressed to the Tenno Sho (Spring) on April 27th. On the final straight, he rapidly advanced, winning the Spring Tenno Sho and beating [[IRL:Rice Shower\|Rice Shower]]'s 1993 record with 3 minutes and 14.4 seconds.		Armed with this new strategy that seemed to better suit Mayano Top Gun, he progressed to the Tenno Sho (Spring) on April 27th. On the final straight, he rapidly advanced, winning the Spring Tenno Sho and beating [[IRL:Rice Shower\|Rice Shower]]'s 1993 record with 3 minutes and 14.4 seconds. Although it was planned for Mayano Top Gun to run in the Tenno Sho (Autumn) and Japan Cup in the fall, he developed tendonitis in his left foreleg from which he couldn't heal before autumn came around. His team then decided to retire him early, his retirement ceremony was held at Hanshin Racecourse on November 30th, 1997.

	== Retirement and Death ==		== Retirement and Death ==
	Although it was planned for Mayano Top Gun to run in the Tenno Sho (Autumn) and Japan Cup in the fall, he developed tendonitis in his left foreleg from which he couldn't heal before autumn came around. His team then decided to retire him early, his retirement ceremony was held at Hanshin Racecourse on November 30, 1997.

	After retirement, he was sent to Yushun Stallion Station in his birthplace of Niikappu, Hokkaido. During his 17 years as a breeding stallion, he produced 1,116 offspring, 15 of which have won major races. Notable children of Mayano Top Gun include [https://en.netkeiba.com/db/horse/1999106907/ Precise Machine], [https://en.netkeiba.com/db/horse/2002102252/ Meisho Tokon], [https://en.netkeiba.com/db/horse/2000105531/ Chakra], [https://en.netkeiba.com/db/horse/2001102414/ Mayano Raijin], and [https://en.netkeiba.com/db/horse/2002100093/ Hokko Pas de Chat]. Many mares that he sired also mothered winning racehorses.		After retirement, he was sent to Yushun Stallion Station in his birthplace of Niikappu, Hokkaido. During his 17 years as a breeding stallion, he produced 1,116 offspring, 15 of which have won major races. Notable children of Mayano Top Gun include [https://en.netkeiba.com/db/horse/1999106907/ Precise Machine], [https://en.netkeiba.com/db/horse/2002102252/ Meisho Tokon], [https://en.netkeiba.com/db/horse/2000105531/ Chakra], [https://en.netkeiba.com/db/horse/2001102414/ Mayano Raijin], and [https://en.netkeiba.com/db/horse/2002100093/ Hokko Pas de Chat]. Many mares that he sired also mothered winning racehorses.

	Mayano Top Gun died peacefully of old age on November 3, 2019, at the age of 27. His funeral was held in Yushun Memorial Park, and was attended by about 20 people, which included related parties and fans.<ref>https://uma-furusato.com/news/100066.html</ref>		Mayano Top Gun died peacefully of old age on November 3rd, 2019, at the age of 27. His funeral was held in Yushun Memorial Park, and was attended by about 20 people, which included related parties and fans.<ref>https://uma-furusato.com/news/100066.html</ref>

	== Honors ==		== Honors ==

DragonOfAtlantis: It's reining as in the use of horse reins

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It's reining as in the use of horse reins

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	\|text=Kikuka Sho and Arima Kinen at four,<ref group="Note">In former Japanese horse age counting rule.</ref> Takarazuka Kinen at five, and spring Tenno Sho at six.<br/>As though he had aimed, he got a number of big titles.<br/>It is fresh in our memory the historic showdown against Narita Brian at the Hanshin Daishoten.<br/>The stronger opponents become, the more his tactics gets kaleidoscopic with Seiki Tabara's ~~refining~~ technique.<br/>When to move, and where to come from. Rivals are always exposed to Top Gun's threat.<br/>He aims precisely and finds opportunities sensitively. Once he catches a victory in his shooting range, he accelerates in a flash.<br/>His finishing moves are the very Mach shock waves.		\|text=Kikuka Sho and Arima Kinen at four,<ref group="Note">In former Japanese horse age counting rule.</ref> Takarazuka Kinen at five, and spring Tenno Sho at six.<br/>As though he had aimed, he got a number of big titles.<br/>It is fresh in our memory the historic showdown against Narita Brian at the Hanshin Daishoten.<br/>The stronger opponents become, the more his tactics gets kaleidoscopic with Seiki Tabara's reining technique.<br/>When to move, and where to come from. Rivals are always exposed to Top Gun's threat.<br/>He aims precisely and finds opportunities sensitively. Once he catches a victory in his shooting range, he accelerates in a flash.<br/>His finishing moves are the very Mach shock waves.
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	\|text=Kikuka Sho and Arima Kinen at four,<ref group="Note">In former Japanese horse age counting rule.</ref> Takarazuka Kinen at five, and spring Tenno Sho at six.<br/>As though he had aimed, he got a number of big titles.<br/>It is fresh in our memory the historic showdown against Narita Brian at the Hanshin ~~DaiShoten~~.<br/>The stronger opponents become, the more his tactics gets kaleidoscopic with Seiki Tabara's ~~reining~~ technique.<br/>When to move, and where to come from. Rivals are always exposed to Top Gun's threat.<br/>He aims precisely and finds opportunities sensitively. Once he catches a victory in his shooting range, he accelerates in a flash.<br/>His finishing moves are the very Mach shock waves.		\|text=Kikuka Sho and Arima Kinen at four,<ref group="Note">In former Japanese horse age counting rule.</ref> Takarazuka Kinen at five, and spring Tenno Sho at six.<br/>As though he had aimed, he got a number of big titles.<br/>It is fresh in our memory the historic showdown against Narita Brian at the Hanshin Daishoten.<br/>The stronger opponents become, the more his tactics gets kaleidoscopic with Seiki Tabara's refining technique.<br/>When to move, and where to come from. Rivals are always exposed to Top Gun's threat.<br/>He aims precisely and finds opportunities sensitively. Once he catches a victory in his shooting range, he accelerates in a flash.<br/>His finishing moves are the very Mach shock waves.
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Suirob2005: /* Predebut */

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Predebut

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	== Racing Career ==		== Racing Career ==

	=== ~~Predebut~~ ===		=== Pre-debut ===
	Mayano Top Gun was born March 24, 1992 at Etsuo Kawakami in Niikappu, Hokkaido.<ref name=":0" /> He was specifically bred by Kawakami Etsuo to be a great stayer, and was the sixth foal of his dam, [https://en.netkeiba.com/db/horse/000a00617d/ Alp Me Please].<ref>YUSHUN Magazine (February 1996 issue) p.42-44</ref>		Mayano Top Gun was born March 24, 1992 at Etsuo Kawakami in Niikappu, Hokkaido.<ref name=":0" /> He was specifically bred by Kawakami Etsuo to be a great stayer, and was the sixth foal of his dam, [https://en.netkeiba.com/db/horse/000a00617d/ Alp Me Please].<ref>YUSHUN Magazine (February 1996 issue) p.42-44</ref>

Suirob2005: /* Three-year-old season (1995) */ Tweaked the career

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Three-year-old season (1995): Tweaked the career

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	In March 1994, Mayano Top Gun was sent for training at Ritto Training Center, under the care of Sakaguchi Masahiro. Sakaguchi had reserved Mayano Top Gun after he was eyeing his older sister, but she was already taken by another buyer.<ref>YUSHUN Magazine (November 2001 issue)</ref> The foal was officially bought by Tadokoro Yu, and left in the care of Sakaguchi for training.<ref>YUSHUN Magazine (February 1996 issue) p.100-102</ref>		In March 1994, Mayano Top Gun was sent for training at Ritto Training Center, under the care of Sakaguchi Masahiro. Sakaguchi had reserved Mayano Top Gun after he was eyeing his older sister, but she was already taken by another buyer.<ref>YUSHUN Magazine (November 2001 issue)</ref> The foal was officially bought by Tadokoro Yu, and left in the care of Sakaguchi for training.<ref>YUSHUN Magazine (February 1996 issue) p.100-102</ref>

	Soon after he began training, Mayano Top Gun began developing a bone spur (a lump of extra bone, usually forming on the joints) on his right foreleg. He was put on grazing rest at Clover Farm in Hokkaido, and trained in a pool to put less strain on his legs.<ref>YUSHUN Magazine (January 1996 issue) p.76-78</ref> Due to his bone spur, Mayano Top Gun's debut was heavily delayed, and he did not debut in his ~~third~~ year.		Soon after he began training, Mayano Top Gun began developing a bone spur (a lump of extra bone, usually forming on the joints) on his right foreleg. He was put on grazing rest at Clover Farm in Hokkaido, and trained in a pool to put less strain on his legs.<ref>YUSHUN Magazine (January 1996 issue) p.76-78</ref> Due to his bone spur, Mayano Top Gun's debut was heavily delayed, and he did not debut in his two-year-old season.

	=== ~~Career~~ ===		=== Three-year-old season (1995) ===
	Mayano Top Gun debuted instead on January 8, 1995 at Kyoto Racecourse, with jockey Take Yutaka. He finished 5th in his debut race. In his following maiden races, he maintained a good track record, often placing within the top 3. His first seven races (six of which were sprint races), including his debut race, were all ran on dirt in hopes of putting less strain on his joints. During this time, his bone spur fully healed.		Mayano Top Gun debuted instead on January 8, 1995 at Kyoto Racecourse, with jockey Take Yutaka. He finished 5th in his debut race. In his following maiden races, he maintained a good track record, often placing within the top 3. His first seven races (six of which were sprint races), including his debut race, were all ran on dirt in hopes of putting less strain on his joints. During this time, his bone spur fully healed.

	After coming in third in the Royal Hong Kong Jockey Club Trophy, Sakaguchi believed that Mayano Top Gun could do well on turf, and decided to stop running on dirt. This was proven true as Mayano Top Gun won the ~~1995~~ Yamayuri Stakes with jockey Tahara Shigetaka. Sakaguchi then set his sights on the ~~1995~~ Kikuka Sho. Mayano Top Gun finished second in the Kobe Shimbun Hai and the Kyoto Shimbun Hai, both trial races for the Kikuka Sho. This ensured priority entry into the race, so Sakaguchi decided that Mayano Top Gun would enter.		After coming in third in the Royal Hong Kong Jockey Club Trophy, Sakaguchi believed that Mayano Top Gun could do well on turf, and decided to stop running on dirt. This was proven true as Mayano Top Gun won the Yamayuri Stakes with jockey Tahara Shigetaka on July 9th. Sakaguchi then set his sights on the Kikuka Sho in the fall. Mayano Top Gun finished second in the Kobe Shimbun Hai on September 17th and the Kyoto Shimbun Hai on October 15th, both trial races for the Kikuka Sho. This ensured priority entry into the race, so Sakaguchi decided that Mayano Top Gun would enter.

	On the day of the ~~1995~~ Kikuka Sho, Mayano Top Gun was the third favourite. He gained the lead on the final corner of the second lap, and won the race by 1 1/2 lengths. He also set a record for the Kikuka Sho at 3 minutes and 4.4 seconds, breaking [[IRL:Narita Brian\|Narita Brian's]] record from the previous year by 0.2 seconds. Additionally, this gave Sakaguchi his first G1 win in his 20 years of horse training.		On November 5th, the day of the Kikuka Sho, Mayano Top Gun was the third favourite. He gained the lead on the final corner of the second lap, and won the race by 1 1/2 lengths. He also set a record for the Kikuka Sho at 3 minutes and 4.4 seconds, breaking [[IRL:Narita Brian\|Narita Brian's]] record from the previous year by 0.2 seconds.<ref group="Note">Current record time is held by Toho Jackal since 2014. The record time is 3:01.0.</ref> Additionally, this gave Sakaguchi his first G1 win in his 20 years of horse training.

	Sakaguchi next set his sights on the ~~1995~~ Arima Kinen. Mayano Top Gun was showing signs of fatigue, so Sakaguchi carefully monitored his condition and decided to enter him only one week before the race.		Sakaguchi next set his sights on the Arima Kinen on December 24th. Mayano Top Gun was showing signs of fatigue, so Sakaguchi carefully monitored his condition and decided to enter him only one week before the race.

	The ~~favourites~~ for the ~~1995~~ Arima Kinen were Narita Brian, winner of the ~~1994~~ Triple Crown and the ~~1994~~ Arima Kinen, and [[IRL:Hishi Amazon\|Hishi Amazon]], winner of the All Comers and Kyoto Daishoten in ~~autumn of~~ 1995. During the race, Mayano Top Gun took and held the lead, successfully resisting Narita Brian and Hishi Amazon's advances. He won the race by two lengths, becoming the first horse since Tosho Boy in 1976 to win the Arima Kinen in his debut year.		The favorites for the Arima Kinen were Narita Brian, winner of the Triple Crown and the Arima Kinen in 1994, and [[IRL:Hishi Amazon\|Hishi Amazon]], winner of the Hanshin Sansai Himba Stakes<ref group="Note">Was renamed to Hanshin Juvenile Fillies in 2001.</ref> in 1993, The Queen Elizabeth II Cup in 1994<ref group="Note">At the time, this race was considered the final leg of the Triple Tiara until it was replaced by the Shuka Sho in 1996.</ref>, and both the All Comers and Kyoto Daishoten in 1995. During the race, Mayano Top Gun took and held the lead, successfully resisting Narita Brian and Hishi Amazon's advances. He won the race by two lengths, becoming the first horse since Tosho Boy in 1976 to win the Arima Kinen in his debut year.

	~~His rivalry with Narita Brian continued the next year at the 1996 Hanshin Daishoten. On the third corner of the final lap~~, ~~Mayano Top Gun pulled into~~ the ~~lead, but Narita Brian managed to come shoulder~~-to-~~shoulder with him for a photo finish. In~~ the ~~end, Narita Brian won over Mayano Top Gun by a head~~.		For his efforts, he was not only awarded the JRA Award for Best Three-Year-Old Colt, he was also awarded Japanese Horse of the Year.

	~~After coming in second to Narita Brian without much training, Sakaguchi trained Mayano Top Gun rigorously for their next showdown at the~~ 1996 ~~Spring Tenno Sho.<ref>YUSHUN Magazine (June 1997 issue~~) p.11-44</ref> On the day of the race, Mayano Top Gun and Narita Brian were shoulder-to-shoulder on the final corner, but Mayano Top Gun lost speed and was overtaken by several other horses. He placed fifth overall, and Sakaguchi blamed himself for overtraining the horse in preparation.		=== Four-year-old season (1996) ===

	Mayano Top Gun ~~was given a period of rest before his next race~~, ~~the 1996 Takurakuza Kinen.~~ Narita Brian~~, Hishi Amazon, and other leading horses withdrew~~ for ~~various reasons~~, ~~leaving~~ Mayano Top Gun ~~as the favourite to win. He easily took first place with~~ a ~~1 1/2 length lead~~, ~~becoming~~ the ~~18th horse~~ in ~~history to win three consecutive G1 races~~.		His rivalry with Narita Brian continued at the Hanshin Daishoten (G2) on March 9th. On the third corner of the final lap, Mayano Top Gun pulled into the lead, but Narita Brian managed to come shoulder-to-shoulder with him for a photo finish. In the end, Narita Brian won over Mayano Top Gun by a head, placing the latter in 2nd.

	After ~~several 1996 races where~~ Mayano Top Gun ~~finished top 5 but won no races, he was set to retire~~ at the ~~end of his~~ 1997 ~~season~~. ~~In preparation for his final race, he ran the Hanshin Daishoten. His strategy from past races changed, hanging near~~ the ~~back~~ of the ~~pack before bursting forward~~ on the final ~~straight~~, and ~~he won the 1997 Hanshin Daishoten~~ by ~~3 1/2 lengths~~, ~~his first win~~ in ~~six months~~.		After coming in second to Narita Brian without much training, Sakaguchi trained Mayano Top Gun rigorously for their next showdown at the Tenno Sho (Spring) on April 21st.<ref>YUSHUN Magazine (June 1997 issue) p.11-44</ref> On the day of the race, Mayano Top Gun and Narita Brian were shoulder-to-shoulder on the final corner, but Mayano Top Gun lost speed and was overtaken by several other horses. He placed fifth overall, and Sakaguchi blamed himself for overtraining the horse in preparation.

	~~Armed with this new strategy that seemed to better suit~~ Mayano Top Gun, ~~he progressed to~~ the ~~1997 Spring Tenno Sho~~. ~~On the final straight~~, ~~he rapidly advanced~~, ~~winning~~ the ~~Spring Tenno Sho and beating [[IRL:Rice Shower\|Rice Shower]]'s 1993 record~~ with ~~3 minutes and 14.4 seconds~~.		Mayano Top Gun was given a period of rest before his next race, the Takarazuka Kinen on July 7th. Narita Brian, Hishi Amazon, and other leading horses withdrew for various reasons, leaving Mayano Top Gun as the favourite to win. He easily took first place with a 1 1/2 length lead, becoming the 18th horse in history to win three consecutive G1 races.

			He then lost three consecutive times in his last races of the year. After resting, he competed in the All Comers on September 15th, where he placed 4th and lost to [[IRL:Sakura Laurel\|Sakura Laurel]]. A month later, on October 27th, he challenged the Tenno Sho (Autumn), where he placed 2nd to [[IRL:Bubble Gum Fellow\|Bubble Gum Fellow]]. His final race of the year, the Arima Kinen on December 22nd, was where he suffered his lowest placement of 7th place, losing once again to Sakura Laurel.

			=== Five-year-old season (1997) ===

			He was set to retire at the end of the year. In preparation for his final race, he ran the Hanshin Daishoten. His strategy from past races changed, hanging near the back of the pack before bursting forward on the final straight, and he won the 1997 Hanshin Daishoten by 3 1/2 lengths, his first win in six months.

			Armed with this new strategy that seemed to better suit Mayano Top Gun, he progressed to the Tenno Sho (Spring) on April 27th. On the final straight, he rapidly advanced, winning the Spring Tenno Sho and beating [[IRL:Rice Shower\|Rice Shower]]'s 1993 record with 3 minutes and 14.4 seconds.
	== Retirement and Death ==		== Retirement and Death ==
	Although it was planned for Mayano Top Gun to run in the ~~1997 Autumn~~ Tenno Sho and Japan Cup, he developed tendonitis in his left foreleg from which he ~~wouldn~~'t heal before ~~that year's~~ autumn. His team then decided to retire him early, his retirement ceremony was held at Hanshin Racecourse on November 30, 1997.		Although it was planned for Mayano Top Gun to run in the Tenno Sho (Autumn) and Japan Cup in the fall, he developed tendonitis in his left foreleg from which he couldn't heal before autumn came around. His team then decided to retire him early, his retirement ceremony was held at Hanshin Racecourse on November 30, 1997.

	After retirement, he was sent to Yushun Stallion Station in his birthplace of Niikappu, Hokkaido. During his 17 years as a breeding stallion, he produced 1,116 offspring, 15 of which have won major races. Notable children of Mayano Top Gun include [https://en.netkeiba.com/db/horse/1999106907/ Precise Machine], [https://en.netkeiba.com/db/horse/2002102252/ Meisho Tokon], [https://en.netkeiba.com/db/horse/2000105531/ Chakra], [https://en.netkeiba.com/db/horse/2001102414/ Mayano Raijin], and [https://en.netkeiba.com/db/horse/2002100093/ Hokko Pas de Chat]. Many mares that he sired also mothered winning racehorses.		After retirement, he was sent to Yushun Stallion Station in his birthplace of Niikappu, Hokkaido. During his 17 years as a breeding stallion, he produced 1,116 offspring, 15 of which have won major races. Notable children of Mayano Top Gun include [https://en.netkeiba.com/db/horse/1999106907/ Precise Machine], [https://en.netkeiba.com/db/horse/2002102252/ Meisho Tokon], [https://en.netkeiba.com/db/horse/2000105531/ Chakra], [https://en.netkeiba.com/db/horse/2001102414/ Mayano Raijin], and [https://en.netkeiba.com/db/horse/2002100093/ Hokko Pas de Chat]. Many mares that he sired also mothered winning racehorses.

	Mayano Top Gun died peacefully of old age on November 3, 2019, at the age of 27. His funeral was held in Yushun Memorial Park, and was attended by about 20 people, which included related parties and fans.<ref>https://uma-furusato.com/news/100066.html</ref>		Mayano Top Gun died peacefully of old age on November 3, 2019, at the age of 27. His funeral was held in Yushun Memorial Park, and was attended by about 20 people, which included related parties and fans.<ref>https://uma-furusato.com/news/100066.html</ref>

			== Honors ==

			* Japanese Horse of the Year (1995)

			* JRA Award for Best Three-Year-Old Colt (1995)

	== Relationships ==		== Relationships ==

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	'''{{PAGENAME}}''' ~~(マヤノトップガン, March 25, 1992 - November 3, 2019)~~ was a Japanese racehorse and stud that was active from 1995 to 1997. In 1995, he was named JRA Horse of the Year and JRA Best 4-Year-Old Colt. He was best known for winning the 1995 Kikuka Sho and Arima Kinen, the 1996 Takarazuka Kinen, and the 1997 Spring Tenno Sho.<ref>[https://ja.wikipedia.org/wiki/%E3%83%9E%E3%83%A4%E3%83%8E%E3%83%88%E3%83%83%E3%83%97%E3%82%AC%E3%83%B3 マヤノトップガン (Mayano Top Gun) article] on Wikipedia (used to find references)</ref> Mayano was considered as the Top three of Seniors of 1997 with [[IRL:Marvelous Sunday\|Marvelous Sunday]] and [[IRL:Sakura Laurel\|Sakura Laurel]]. Mayano Top Gun earned the nickname "Kaleidoscopic Legs" due to his ability to switch running styles to throw off opponents before starting a race.		'''{{PAGENAME}}''' was a Japanese racehorse and stud that was active from 1995 to 1997. In 1995, he was named JRA Horse of the Year and JRA Best 4-Year-Old Colt. He was best known for winning the 1995 Kikuka Sho and Arima Kinen, the 1996 Takarazuka Kinen, and the 1997 Spring Tenno Sho.<ref>[https://ja.wikipedia.org/wiki/%E3%83%9E%E3%83%A4%E3%83%8E%E3%83%88%E3%83%83%E3%83%97%E3%82%AC%E3%83%B3 マヤノトップガン (Mayano Top Gun) article] on Wikipedia (used to find references)</ref> Mayano was considered as the Top three of Seniors of 1997 with [[IRL:Marvelous Sunday\|Marvelous Sunday]] and [[IRL:Sakura Laurel\|Sakura Laurel]]. Mayano Top Gun earned the nickname "Kaleidoscopic Legs" due to his ability to switch running styles to throw off opponents before starting a race.
	== Name Origin ==		== Name Origin ==
	"Maya" ("マヤ") was taken from [[wikipedia:Mount_Maya\|Mount Maya]], a mountain in [[wikipedia:Kobe\|Kobe City]], Hyogo Prefecture, because Mayano Top Gun's owner was the director of a hospital in Kobe. "Top Gun" was in reference to the [[wikipedia:Top_Gun\|film franchise]] of the same name.<ref>https://www.wpstud.com/HorseIntro/jpnhorse/MayanoTopGun.htm</ref>		"Maya" ("マヤ") was taken from [[wikipedia:Mount_Maya\|Mount Maya]], a mountain in [[wikipedia:Kobe\|Kobe City]], Hyogo Prefecture, because Mayano Top Gun's owner was the director of a hospital in Kobe. "Top Gun" was in reference to the [[wikipedia:Top_Gun\|film franchise]] of the same name.<ref>https://www.wpstud.com/HorseIntro/jpnhorse/MayanoTopGun.htm</ref>
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	\|family=~~F14~~-a}}		\|family= 14-a}}

	== Notes ==		== Notes ==

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	'''{{PAGENAME}}''' (マヤノトップガン, March 25, 1992 - November 3, 2019) was a Japanese racehorse and stud that was active from 1995 to 1997. In 1995, he was named JRA Horse of the Year and JRA Best 4-Year-Old Colt. He was best known for winning the 1995 Kikuka Sho and Arima Kinen, the 1996 Takarazuka Kinen, and the 1997 Spring Tenno Sho.<ref>[https://ja.wikipedia.org/wiki/%E3%83%9E%E3%83%A4%E3%83%8E%E3%83%88%E3%83%83%E3%83%97%E3%82%AC%E3%83%B3 マヤノトップガン (Mayano Top Gun) article] on Wikipedia (used to find references)</ref> Mayano was considered as the Top three of Seniors of 1997 with [[IRL:Marvelous Sunday\|Marvelous Sunday]] and [[IRL:Sakura Laurel\|Sakura Laurel]]. Mayano Top Gun earned the nickname "~~Kaleidoscope~~ Legs" due to his ability to switch running styles to throw off opponents before starting a race.		'''{{PAGENAME}}''' (マヤノトップガン, March 25, 1992 - November 3, 2019) was a Japanese racehorse and stud that was active from 1995 to 1997. In 1995, he was named JRA Horse of the Year and JRA Best 4-Year-Old Colt. He was best known for winning the 1995 Kikuka Sho and Arima Kinen, the 1996 Takarazuka Kinen, and the 1997 Spring Tenno Sho.<ref>[https://ja.wikipedia.org/wiki/%E3%83%9E%E3%83%A4%E3%83%8E%E3%83%88%E3%83%83%E3%83%97%E3%82%AC%E3%83%B3 マヤノトップガン (Mayano Top Gun) article] on Wikipedia (used to find references)</ref> Mayano was considered as the Top three of Seniors of 1997 with [[IRL:Marvelous Sunday\|Marvelous Sunday]] and [[IRL:Sakura Laurel\|Sakura Laurel]]. Mayano Top Gun earned the nickname "Kaleidoscopic Legs" due to his ability to switch running styles to throw off opponents before starting a race.
	== Name Origin ==		== Name Origin ==
	"Maya" ("マヤ") was taken from [[wikipedia:Mount_Maya\|Mount Maya]], a mountain in [[wikipedia:Kobe\|Kobe City]], Hyogo Prefecture, because Mayano Top Gun's owner was the director of a hospital in Kobe. "Top Gun" was in reference to the [[wikipedia:Top_Gun\|film franchise]] of the same name.<ref>https://www.wpstud.com/HorseIntro/jpnhorse/MayanoTopGun.htm</ref>		"Maya" ("マヤ") was taken from [[wikipedia:Mount_Maya\|Mount Maya]], a mountain in [[wikipedia:Kobe\|Kobe City]], Hyogo Prefecture, because Mayano Top Gun's owner was the director of a hospital in Kobe. "Top Gun" was in reference to the [[wikipedia:Top_Gun\|film franchise]] of the same name.<ref>https://www.wpstud.com/HorseIntro/jpnhorse/MayanoTopGun.htm</ref>

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	'''{{PAGENAME}}''' (マヤノトップガン, March 25, 1992 - November 3, 2019) was a Japanese racehorse and stud that was active from 1995 to 1997. In 1995, he was named JRA Horse of the Year and JRA Best 4-Year-Old Colt. He was best known for winning the 1995 Kikuka Sho and Arima Kinen, the 1996 Takarazuka Kinen, and the 1997 Spring Tenno Sho.<ref>[https://ja.wikipedia.org/wiki/%E3%83%9E%E3%83%A4%E3%83%8E%E3%83%88%E3%83%83%E3%83%97%E3%82%AC%E3%83%B3 マヤノトップガン (Mayano Top Gun) article] on Wikipedia (used to find references)</ref> Mayano was considered as the Top three of Seniors of 1997 with [[IRL:Marvelous Sunday\|Marvelous Sunday]] and [[IRL:Sakura Laurel\|Sakura Laurel]]		'''{{PAGENAME}}''' (マヤノトップガン, March 25, 1992 - November 3, 2019) was a Japanese racehorse and stud that was active from 1995 to 1997. In 1995, he was named JRA Horse of the Year and JRA Best 4-Year-Old Colt. He was best known for winning the 1995 Kikuka Sho and Arima Kinen, the 1996 Takarazuka Kinen, and the 1997 Spring Tenno Sho.<ref>[https://ja.wikipedia.org/wiki/%E3%83%9E%E3%83%A4%E3%83%8E%E3%83%88%E3%83%83%E3%83%97%E3%82%AC%E3%83%B3 マヤノトップガン (Mayano Top Gun) article] on Wikipedia (used to find references)</ref> Mayano was considered as the Top three of Seniors of 1997 with [[IRL:Marvelous Sunday\|Marvelous Sunday]] and [[IRL:Sakura Laurel\|Sakura Laurel]]. Mayano Top Gun earned the nickname "Kaleidoscope Legs" due to his ability to switch running styles to throw off opponents before starting a race.
	== Name Origin ==		== Name Origin ==
	"Maya" ("マヤ") was taken from [[wikipedia:Mount_Maya\|Mount Maya]], a mountain in [[wikipedia:Kobe\|Kobe City]], Hyogo Prefecture, because Mayano Top Gun's owner was the director of a hospital in Kobe. "Top Gun" was in reference to the [[wikipedia:Top_Gun\|film franchise]] of the same name.<ref>https://www.wpstud.com/HorseIntro/jpnhorse/MayanoTopGun.htm</ref>		"Maya" ("マヤ") was taken from [[wikipedia:Mount_Maya\|Mount Maya]], a mountain in [[wikipedia:Kobe\|Kobe City]], Hyogo Prefecture, because Mayano Top Gun's owner was the director of a hospital in Kobe. "Top Gun" was in reference to the [[wikipedia:Top_Gun\|film franchise]] of the same name.<ref>https://www.wpstud.com/HorseIntro/jpnhorse/MayanoTopGun.htm</ref>

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	[[Category:Incomplete Horse Page]]		[[Category:Incomplete Horse Page]]
	'''{{PAGENAME}}''' (マヤノトップガン, March 25, 1992 - November 3, 2019) was a Japanese racehorse and stud that was active from 1995 to 1997. In 1995, he was named JRA Horse of the Year and JRA Best 4-Year-Old Colt. He was best known for winning the 1995 Kikuka Sho and Arima Kinen, the 1996 Takarazuka Kinen, and the 1997 Spring Tenno Sho.<ref>[https://ja.wikipedia.org/wiki/%E3%83%9E%E3%83%A4%E3%83%8E%E3%83%88%E3%83%83%E3%83%97%E3%82%AC%E3%83%B3 マヤノトップガン (Mayano Top Gun) article] on Wikipedia (used to find references)</ref>		'''{{PAGENAME}}''' (マヤノトップガン, March 25, 1992 - November 3, 2019) was a Japanese racehorse and stud that was active from 1995 to 1997. In 1995, he was named JRA Horse of the Year and JRA Best 4-Year-Old Colt. He was best known for winning the 1995 Kikuka Sho and Arima Kinen, the 1996 Takarazuka Kinen, and the 1997 Spring Tenno Sho.<ref>[https://ja.wikipedia.org/wiki/%E3%83%9E%E3%83%A4%E3%83%8E%E3%83%88%E3%83%83%E3%83%97%E3%82%AC%E3%83%B3 マヤノトップガン (Mayano Top Gun) article] on Wikipedia (used to find references)</ref> Mayano was considered as the Top three of Seniors of 1997 with [[IRL:Marvelous Sunday\|Marvelous Sunday]] and [[IRL:Sakura Laurel\|Sakura Laurel]]
	== Name Origin ==		== Name Origin ==
	"Maya" ("マヤ") was taken from [[wikipedia:Mount_Maya\|Mount Maya]], a mountain in [[wikipedia:Kobe\|Kobe City]], Hyogo Prefecture, because Mayano Top Gun's owner was the director of a hospital in Kobe. "Top Gun" was in reference to the [[wikipedia:Top_Gun\|film franchise]] of the same name.<ref>https://www.wpstud.com/HorseIntro/jpnhorse/MayanoTopGun.htm</ref>		"Maya" ("マヤ") was taken from [[wikipedia:Mount_Maya\|Mount Maya]], a mountain in [[wikipedia:Kobe\|Kobe City]], Hyogo Prefecture, because Mayano Top Gun's owner was the director of a hospital in Kobe. "Top Gun" was in reference to the [[wikipedia:Top_Gun\|film franchise]] of the same name.<ref>https://www.wpstud.com/HorseIntro/jpnhorse/MayanoTopGun.htm</ref>