IRL:Oguri Cap - Revision history

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	=== 3 years old season (1988) ===		=== 3 years old season (1988) ===
	After Oguri Cap won the Gold Junior, his owner had changed to Isoo Sahashi and announced his transfer to the JRA. His first owner, Koichi Oguri, could not transfer Oguri due to lacking a JRA license at the time. Many people doubted the ability of regionally-raced horses to keep up on the national level, but Oguri Cap ~~would~~ soon ~~prove~~ them wrong.		After Oguri Cap won the Gold Junior, his owner had changed to Isoo Sahashi and announced his transfer to the JRA. His first owner, Koichi Oguri, could not transfer Oguri due to lacking a JRA license at the time. Many people doubted the ability of regionally-raced horses to keep up on the national level, but Oguri Cap soon proved them wrong.

	He started off strong by winning two G3s: the Pegasus Stakes and Mainichi Hai. Fans were surprised at his strength, and hoped he could run in the Triple Crown. However, Oguri Cap transferred too late to register for the Classic races, so he couldn't participate in the Satsuki Sho, Japanese Derby, or Kikuka Sho. Many fans and critics protested to the JRA, but the association stood firm against allowing Oguri to participate. They later changed their rules to be less strict on registration, allowing late entries as well as foreign-born horses to run in the classics, though this change only happened in 1992 after Oguri's retirement.		He started off strong by winning two G3s: the Pegasus Stakes and Mainichi Hai. Fans were surprised at his strength, and hoped he could run in the Triple Crown. However, Oguri Cap transferred too late to register for the Classic races, so he couldn't participate in the Satsuki Sho, Japanese Derby, or Kikuka Sho. Many fans and critics protested to the JRA, but the association stood firm against allowing Oguri to participate. They later changed their rules to be less strict on registration, allowing late entries as well as foreign-born horses to run in the classics, though this change only happened in 1992 after Oguri's retirement.

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	== Racing career ==		== Racing career ==
	=== Pre-Debut ===		=== Pre-Debut ===
	Oguri Cap was born on March 27th, 1985. As a young foal, he ~~would struggle~~ with leg issues and ~~would struggle~~ to stand. His mother as a result did not feed the horse, likely believing he ~~would~~ perish young. Despite this the stable hands ~~would help~~ Oguri eat. The lack of food he had during his youth may have contributed to his notorious gluttony later in life. Eventually, with the help and care of his caretakers, he ~~would be~~ able to overcome his initial leg issues and become a raceable horse.		Oguri Cap was born on March 27th, 1985. As a young foal, he struggled with leg issues and struggled to stand. His mother as a result did not feed the horse, likely believing he will perish young. Despite this, the stable hands helped Oguri eat. The lack of food he had during his youth may have contributed to his notorious gluttony later in life. Eventually, with the help and care of his caretakers, he was able to overcome his initial leg issues and become a raceable horse.

	=== 2 years old season (1987) ===		=== 2 years old season (1987) ===
	Oguri Cap made his debut in May 19th 1987, at Kasamatsu Racecourse in Gifu Prefecture. At the maiden race, he lost to [[IRL:March Tosho\|March Tosho]] and placed 2nd. At his fourth race, he ran with March again and lost. Except for those two races, Oguri won all his other races in Kasamatsu, and was ready to enter the graded races.		Oguri Cap made his debut in May 19th 1987, at Kasamatsu Racecourse in Gifu Prefecture. At the maiden race, he lost to [[IRL:March Tosho\|March Tosho]] and placed 2nd. At his fourth race, he ran with March again and lost. Except for those two races, Oguri won all his other races in Kasamatsu, including the Junior Crown, the Chukyo Hai, the Junior Grand Prix and the Gold Junior, and was ready to enter the graded races.

	=== 3 years old season (1988) ===		=== 3 years old season (1988) ===
	After Oguri Cap won the Gold Junior, his owner had changed to Isoo Sahashi and announced his transfer to the JRA. His first owner, Koichi Oguri, could not transfer Oguri due to lacking a JRA license at the time. Many people doubted the ability of regionally-raced horses to keep up on the national level, but Oguri Cap would soon prove them wrong.		After Oguri Cap won the Gold Junior, his owner had changed to Isoo Sahashi and announced his transfer to the JRA. His first owner, Koichi Oguri, could not transfer Oguri due to lacking a JRA license at the time. Many people doubted the ability of regionally-raced horses to keep up on the national level, but Oguri Cap would soon prove them wrong.

	He started off strong by ~~twinning~~ two G3s: the Pegasus Stakes and Mainichi Hai. Fans were surprised at his strength, and hoped he ~~would~~ run in the Triple Crown. However, Oguri Cap transferred too late to register for the Classic races, so he couldn't participate in the Satsuki Sho, Japanese Derby, or Kikuka Sho. Many fans and critics protested to the JRA, but the association stood firm against allowing Oguri to participate. They later changed their rules to be less strict on registration, allowing late entries as well as foreign-born horses to run in the classics, though this change only happened in 1992 after Oguri's retirement.		He started off strong by winning two G3s: the Pegasus Stakes and Mainichi Hai. Fans were surprised at his strength, and hoped he could run in the Triple Crown. However, Oguri Cap transferred too late to register for the Classic races, so he couldn't participate in the Satsuki Sho, Japanese Derby, or Kikuka Sho. Many fans and critics protested to the JRA, but the association stood firm against allowing Oguri to participate. They later changed their rules to be less strict on registration, allowing late entries as well as foreign-born horses to run in the classics, though this change only happened in 1992 after Oguri's retirement.

	Oguri Cap proceeded to win 6 graded races in a row, including the New Zealand Trophy Yonsai Stakes, which he won with a lead of 7 lengths. This winning streak ~~would end~~ at the ~~Autumn~~ Tenno Sho, with [[IRL:Tamamo Cross\|Tamamo Cross]] taking 1st place and Oguri finishing in 2nd, making it his first loss in the JRA. This sparked the start of a rivalry between the two gray horses. At the Japan Cup, Oguri came behind Tamamo yet again, although both ultimately lost to [[IRL:Pay the Butler\|Pay the Butler]], an American racehorse. He made a comeback at the Arima Kinen, finishing in 1st place, after which Tamamo Cross ~~would retire~~.		Oguri Cap proceeded to win 6 graded races in a row, including the New Zealand Trophy Yonsai Stakes, which he won with a lead of 7 lengths. This winning streak ended at the Tenno Sho (Autumn), with [[IRL:Tamamo Cross\|Tamamo Cross]] taking 1st place and Oguri finishing in 2nd, making it his first loss in the JRA. This sparked the start of a rivalry between the two gray horses. At the Japan Cup, Oguri came behind Tamamo yet again, although both ultimately lost to [[IRL:Pay the Butler\|Pay the Butler]], an American racehorse. He made a comeback at the Arima Kinen, finishing in 1st place, after which Tamamo Cross retired.

	=== 4 years old season (1989) ===		=== 4 years old season (1989) ===
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	Though Oguri Cap defeated [[IRL:Yaeno Muteki\|Yaeno Muteki]] by 2 lengths in the Yasuda Kinen, he entered a slump and lost the next three races by coming in worse placements: 2nd in the Takarazuka Kinen, 6th in the Tenno Sho (Autumn), and 11th in the Japan Cup, with the last one being the worst he had performed in his entire career. Many fans believed he had reached his limit, being overworked, and called for his retirement. His owner, Toshinori Kondo, even received a letter threatening to plant bombs at his house and at the racetrack if he did not withdraw Oguri Cap from racing. The team still decided to have Oguri run the Arima Kinen as his last race.		Though Oguri Cap defeated [[IRL:Yaeno Muteki\|Yaeno Muteki]] by 2 lengths in the Yasuda Kinen, he entered a slump and lost the next three races by coming in worse placements: 2nd in the Takarazuka Kinen, 6th in the Tenno Sho (Autumn), and 11th in the Japan Cup, with the last one being the worst he had performed in his entire career. Many fans believed he had reached his limit, being overworked, and called for his retirement. His owner, Toshinori Kondo, even received a letter threatening to plant bombs at his house and at the racetrack if he did not withdraw Oguri Cap from racing. The team still decided to have Oguri run the Arima Kinen as his last race.

	The track hosted 177,779 people, more than two and half times as many people as the previous year, and it was the biggest turnout Nakayama Racecourse has ever had. Oguri Cap was the fourth favorite. The first half of the race was slow-paced due to a slow start from one of the front runners, and Oguri advanced from 6th place to the middle of the pack. Approaching the fourth corner, he then moved up to the leading pack, and took the lead on the final straight with 200 meters left. Spectators and announcers alike were cheering for Oguri, and the crowd erupted into applause when Oguri crossed the finish line. This was the first time in horse racing history that the audience chanted the horse's name rather than the jockey's (Yutaka Take).<ref>"[https://ja.wikipedia.org/wiki/第35回有馬記念第35回有馬記念]." Wikipedia. Retrieved August 31, 2025.</ref>		The track hosted 177,779 people, more than two and half times as many people as the previous year, and it was the biggest turnout Nakayama Racecourse has ever had. Oguri Cap was the fourth favorite. The first half of the race was slow-paced due to a slow start from one of the front runners, and Oguri advanced from 6th place to the middle of the pack. Approaching the fourth corner, he then moved up to the leading pack, and took the lead on the final straight with 200 meters left while [[IRL:Mejiro Ryan\|Mejiro Ryan]] threatened his lead from behind. Spectators and announcers alike were cheering for Oguri, and the crowd erupted into applause when Oguri crossed the finish line. This was the first time in horse racing history that the audience chanted the horse's name rather than the jockey's (Yutaka Take).<ref>"[https://ja.wikipedia.org/wiki/第35回有馬記念第35回有馬記念]." Wikipedia. Retrieved August 31, 2025.</ref>

	== Retirement and Death ==		== Retirement and Death ==

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	He started off strong by twinning two G3s: the Pegasus Stakes and Mainichi Hai. Fans were surprised at his strength, and hoped he would run in the Triple Crown. However, Oguri Cap transferred too late to register for the Classic races, so he couldn't participate in the Satsuki Sho, Japanese Derby, or Kikuka Sho. Many fans and critics protested to the JRA, but the association stood firm against allowing Oguri to participate. They later changed their rules to be less strict on registration, allowing late entries as well as foreign-born horses to run in the classics, though this change only happened in 1992 after Oguri's retirement.		He started off strong by twinning two G3s: the Pegasus Stakes and Mainichi Hai. Fans were surprised at his strength, and hoped he would run in the Triple Crown. However, Oguri Cap transferred too late to register for the Classic races, so he couldn't participate in the Satsuki Sho, Japanese Derby, or Kikuka Sho. Many fans and critics protested to the JRA, but the association stood firm against allowing Oguri to participate. They later changed their rules to be less strict on registration, allowing late entries as well as foreign-born horses to run in the classics, though this change only happened in 1992 after Oguri's retirement.

	Oguri Cap proceeded to win 6 graded races in a row, including the New Zealand Trophy, which he won with a lead of 7 lengths. This winning streak would end at the Autumn Tenno Sho, with [[IRL:Tamamo Cross\|Tamamo Cross]] taking 1st place and Oguri finishing in 2nd, making it his first loss in the JRA. This sparked the start of a rivalry between the two gray horses. At the Japan Cup, Oguri came behind Tamamo yet again, although both ultimately lost to [[IRL:Pay the Butler\|Pay the Butler]], an American racehorse. He made a comeback at the Arima Kinen, finishing in 1st place, after which Tamamo Cross would retire.		Oguri Cap proceeded to win 6 graded races in a row, including the New Zealand Trophy Yonsai Stakes, which he won with a lead of 7 lengths. This winning streak would end at the Autumn Tenno Sho, with [[IRL:Tamamo Cross\|Tamamo Cross]] taking 1st place and Oguri finishing in 2nd, making it his first loss in the JRA. This sparked the start of a rivalry between the two gray horses. At the Japan Cup, Oguri came behind Tamamo yet again, although both ultimately lost to [[IRL:Pay the Butler\|Pay the Butler]], an American racehorse. He made a comeback at the Arima Kinen, finishing in 1st place, after which Tamamo Cross would retire.

	=== 4 years old season (1989) ===		=== 4 years old season (1989) ===

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	Oguri Cap was born on March 27th, 1985. As a young foal, he would struggle with leg issues and would struggle to stand. His mother as a result did not feed the horse, likely believing he would perish young. Despite this the stable hands would help Oguri eat. The lack of food he had during his youth may have contributed to his notorious gluttony later in life. Eventually, with the help and care of his caretakers, he would be able to overcome his initial leg issues and become a raceable horse.		Oguri Cap was born on March 27th, 1985. As a young foal, he would struggle with leg issues and would struggle to stand. His mother as a result did not feed the horse, likely believing he would perish young. Despite this the stable hands would help Oguri eat. The lack of food he had during his youth may have contributed to his notorious gluttony later in life. Eventually, with the help and care of his caretakers, he would be able to overcome his initial leg issues and become a raceable horse.

	=== ~~In 1987 (~~2 years old) ===		=== 2 years old season (1987) ===
	Oguri Cap made his debut in May 1987, at Kasamatsu Racecourse in Gifu Prefecture. At the maiden race, he lost to March Tosho~~<ref group="Note">The real-life inspiration for [[Fujimasa~~ March]] ~~in [[Cinderella Gray]].</ref>~~ and placed 2nd. At his fourth race, he ran with March again and lost. Except for those two races, Oguri won all his other races in Kasamatsu, and was ready to enter the graded races.		Oguri Cap made his debut in May 19th 1987, at Kasamatsu Racecourse in Gifu Prefecture. At the maiden race, he lost to [[IRL:March Tosho\|March Tosho]] and placed 2nd. At his fourth race, he ran with March again and lost. Except for those two races, Oguri won all his other races in Kasamatsu, and was ready to enter the graded races.

	=== ~~In 1988 (~~3 years old) ===		=== 3 years old season (1988) ===
	After Oguri Cap won the Gold Junior, his owner had changed to Isoo Sahashi and announced his transfer to the JRA. His first owner, Koichi Oguri, could not transfer Oguri due to lacking a JRA license at the time. Many people doubted the ability of regionally-raced horses to keep up on the national level, but Oguri Cap would soon prove them wrong.		After Oguri Cap won the Gold Junior, his owner had changed to Isoo Sahashi and announced his transfer to the JRA. His first owner, Koichi Oguri, could not transfer Oguri due to lacking a JRA license at the time. Many people doubted the ability of regionally-raced horses to keep up on the national level, but Oguri Cap would soon prove them wrong.

	He started off strong by twinning two G3s: the Pegasus Stakes and Mainichi Hai. Fans were surprised at his strength, and hoped he would run in the Triple Crown. However, Oguri Cap transferred too late to register for the Classic races, so he couldn't participate in the Satsuki Sho, Japanese Derby, or Kikuka-Sho. Many fans and critics protested to the JRA, but the association stood firm against allowing Oguri to participate. They later changed their rules to be less strict on registration, allowing late entries as well as foreign-born horses to run in the classics, though this change only happened in 1992 after Oguri's retirement.		He started off strong by twinning two G3s: the Pegasus Stakes and Mainichi Hai. Fans were surprised at his strength, and hoped he would run in the Triple Crown. However, Oguri Cap transferred too late to register for the Classic races, so he couldn't participate in the Satsuki Sho, Japanese Derby, or Kikuka Sho. Many fans and critics protested to the JRA, but the association stood firm against allowing Oguri to participate. They later changed their rules to be less strict on registration, allowing late entries as well as foreign-born horses to run in the classics, though this change only happened in 1992 after Oguri's retirement.

	Oguri Cap proceeded to win 6 ~~grade~~ races in a row, including the New Zealand Trophy ~~Stakes~~, which he won with a lead of 7 lengths. This winning streak would end at the Autumn Tenno Sho, with [[IRL:Tamamo Cross\|Tamamo Cross]] taking 1st place and Oguri finishing in 2nd, making it his first loss in the JRA. This sparked the start of a rivalry between the two gray horses. At the Japan Cup, Oguri came behind Tamamo yet again, although both ultimately lost to Pay the Butler, an American racehorse. He made a comeback at the Arima Kinen, finishing in 1st place, after which Tamamo Cross would retire.		Oguri Cap proceeded to win 6 graded races in a row, including the New Zealand Trophy, which he won with a lead of 7 lengths. This winning streak would end at the Autumn Tenno Sho, with [[IRL:Tamamo Cross\|Tamamo Cross]] taking 1st place and Oguri finishing in 2nd, making it his first loss in the JRA. This sparked the start of a rivalry between the two gray horses. At the Japan Cup, Oguri came behind Tamamo yet again, although both ultimately lost to [[IRL:Pay the Butler\|Pay the Butler]], an American racehorse. He made a comeback at the Arima Kinen, finishing in 1st place, after which Tamamo Cross would retire.

	=== ~~In 1989 (~~4 years old) ===		=== 4 years old season (1989) ===
	On February 22, Sahashi sold Oguri Cap to a new owner, Toshinori Kondo. However, Oguri twisted his fetlock and had to rest during the spring. He restarted in the autumn with a win in the Sankei Sho All Comers. At the Mainichi Okan, he defeated Inari One. At the ~~Autumn~~ Tenno Sho, he was defeated by Super Creek. At the Mile Championship, Oguri overtook [[IRL:Bamboo Memory\|Bamboo Memory]] at the last moment and won by a nose. At the Japan Cup, he was defeated by New Zealand-bred horse Horlicks.		On February 22nd, Sahashi sold Oguri Cap to a new owner, Toshinori Kondo. However, Oguri twisted his fetlock and had to rest during the spring. He restarted in the autumn with a win in the Sankei Sho All Comers. At the Mainichi Okan, he defeated Inari One. At the Tenno Sho (Autumn), he was defeated by Super Creek. At the Mile Championship, Oguri overtook [[IRL:Bamboo Memory\|Bamboo Memory]] at the last moment and won by a nose. At the Japan Cup, he was defeated by New Zealand-bred horse Horlicks, possibly due to the fatigue between the tight schedule of both races.

	At the Arima Kinen, Oguri Cap seemed to run out of strength and could not accelerate in the last stretch. He lost to Inari One and Super Creek, coming in 5th place.		At the Arima Kinen, Oguri Cap seemed to run out of strength and could not accelerate in the last stretch. He lost to Inari One and Super Creek, coming in 5th place.

	=== ~~In 1990 (~~5 years old) ===		=== 5 years old season (1990) ===
	Though Oguri Cap defeated [[IRL:Yaeno Muteki\|Yaeno Muteki]] by 2 lengths in the Yasuda Kinen, he entered a slump and lost the next three races~~: the Takarazuka Kinen, Tenno Sho, and Japan Cup. He came~~ in ~~progressively~~ worse placements, 2nd in Takarazuka Kinen, 6th in Tenno Sho, and 11th in Japan Cup, ~~which was~~ the worst he had performed in his entire career. Many fans believed he had reached his limit, being overworked, and called for his retirement. His owner, Toshinori Kondo, even received a letter threatening to plant bombs at his house and at the racetrack if he did not withdraw Oguri Cap from racing. The team still decided to have Oguri run the Arima Kinen as his last race.		Though Oguri Cap defeated [[IRL:Yaeno Muteki\|Yaeno Muteki]] by 2 lengths in the Yasuda Kinen, he entered a slump and lost the next three races by coming in worse placements: 2nd in the Takarazuka Kinen, 6th in the Tenno Sho (Autumn), and 11th in the Japan Cup, with the last one being the worst he had performed in his entire career. Many fans believed he had reached his limit, being overworked, and called for his retirement. His owner, Toshinori Kondo, even received a letter threatening to plant bombs at his house and at the racetrack if he did not withdraw Oguri Cap from racing. The team still decided to have Oguri run the Arima Kinen as his last race.

	The track hosted 177,779 people, more than two and half times as many people as the previous year, and it was the biggest turnout Nakayama Racecourse has ever had. Oguri Cap was fourth favorite. The first half of the race was slow-paced due to a slow start from one of the front runners, and Oguri advanced from 6th place to the middle of the pack. Approaching the fourth corner, he then moved up to the leading pack, and took the lead on the final straight with 200 meters left. Spectators and announcers alike were cheering for Oguri, and the crowd erupted into applause when Oguri crossed the finish line. This was the first time in horse racing history that the audience chanted the horse's name rather than the jockey's (Yutaka Take).<ref>"[https://ja.wikipedia.org/wiki/第35回有馬記念第35回有馬記念]." Wikipedia. Retrieved August 31, 2025.</ref>		The track hosted 177,779 people, more than two and half times as many people as the previous year, and it was the biggest turnout Nakayama Racecourse has ever had. Oguri Cap was the fourth favorite. The first half of the race was slow-paced due to a slow start from one of the front runners, and Oguri advanced from 6th place to the middle of the pack. Approaching the fourth corner, he then moved up to the leading pack, and took the lead on the final straight with 200 meters left. Spectators and announcers alike were cheering for Oguri, and the crowd erupted into applause when Oguri crossed the finish line. This was the first time in horse racing history that the audience chanted the horse's name rather than the jockey's (Yutaka Take).<ref>"[https://ja.wikipedia.org/wiki/第35回有馬記念第35回有馬記念]." Wikipedia. Retrieved August 31, 2025.</ref>

	==Retirement==		== Retirement and Death ==
	Oguri Cap retired in 1991 and was sent to the Yushun Stallion Station, though he was not able to produce any racers of his caliber. In 2007 he was retired from stud duty. Three years later, on July 3, 2010, he broke his right hind leg in an accident and the decision was made to euthanize him.<ref name="A"/> A memorial ceremony was held for him on July 29 at the Record Hall Community Hall in Niikappu, Hokkaido. The ceremony was attended by approximately 800 people, including people with personal connections to Oguri Cap and fans from all over the country.<ref name="B"/>		Oguri Cap retired in 1991 and was sent to the Yushun Stallion Station, though he was not able to produce any racers of his caliber. In 2007, he was retired from stud duty. Three years later, on July 3rd, 2010, he broke his right hind leg in an accident and the decision was made to euthanize him.<ref name="A"/> A memorial ceremony was held for him on July 29 at the Record Hall Community Hall in Niikappu, Hokkaido. The ceremony was attended by approximately 800 people, including people with personal connections to Oguri Cap and fans from all over the country.<ref name="B"/>

	A race was also built in Oguri Cap's name in 1992 as the Oguri Cap Kinen, a ~~GII~~ 2,500 meters on dirt in Kasamatsu Racecourse as a tribute to his feats in the Arima Kinen before it is shortened to 1,900 meters in 2005 to 2007 and losing its status as a graded race to a open race and having its distance shortened to 1,400 meters in 2023. Oguri Cap would also be watching the race as a spectator during the time he was alive.<ref>[https://ja.wikipedia.org/wiki/%E3%82%AA%E3%82%B0%E3%83%AA%E3%82%AD%E3%83%A3%E3%83%83%E3%83%97%E8%A8%98%E5%BF%B5 オグリキャップ記念]</ref>		A race was also built in Oguri Cap's name in 1992 as the Oguri Cap Kinen, a G2 2,500 meters on dirt in Kasamatsu Racecourse as a tribute to his feats in the Arima Kinen before it is shortened to 1,900 meters in 2005 to 2007 and losing its status as a graded race to a open race and having its distance shortened to 1,400 meters in 2023. Oguri Cap would also be watching the race as a spectator during the time he was alive.<ref>[https://ja.wikipedia.org/wiki/%E3%82%AA%E3%82%B0%E3%83%AA%E3%82%AD%E3%83%A3%E3%83%83%E3%83%97%E8%A8%98%E5%BF%B5 オグリキャップ記念]</ref>

	== Honors ==		== Honors ==
	Japan Racing Association Hall of Fame (1991)		* JRA Award for Best Three-Year-Old Colt (1988)
			* JRA Special Award (1989)
			* JRA Award for Best Older Male Horse (1990)
			* NAR Grand Prix Special Award (1990)
			* Japanese Horse of the Year (1990)
			* Japan Racing Association Hall of Fame (1991)

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

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	Oguri Cap retired in 1991 and was sent to the Yushun Stallion Station, though he was not able to produce any racers of his caliber. In 2007 he was retired from stud duty. Three years later, on July 3, 2010, he broke his right hind leg in an accident and the decision was made to euthanize him.<ref name="A"/> A memorial ceremony was held for him on July 29 at the Record Hall Community Hall in Niikappu, Hokkaido. The ceremony was attended by approximately 800 people, including people with personal connections to Oguri Cap and fans from all over the country.<ref name="B"/>		Oguri Cap retired in 1991 and was sent to the Yushun Stallion Station, though he was not able to produce any racers of his caliber. In 2007 he was retired from stud duty. Three years later, on July 3, 2010, he broke his right hind leg in an accident and the decision was made to euthanize him.<ref name="A"/> A memorial ceremony was held for him on July 29 at the Record Hall Community Hall in Niikappu, Hokkaido. The ceremony was attended by approximately 800 people, including people with personal connections to Oguri Cap and fans from all over the country.<ref name="B"/>

	A race was also built in Oguri Cap's name in 1992 as the Oguri Cap Kinen, a GII ~~2500~~ meters on dirt in Kasamatsu Racecourse as a tribute to his feats in the Arima Kinen before it is shortened to ~~1900~~ meters in 2005 to 2007 and losing its status as a graded race to a open race and having its distance shortened to ~~1400~~ meters in 2023. Oguri Cap would also be watching the race as a spectator during the time he was alive.<ref>[https://ja.wikipedia.org/wiki/%E3%82%AA%E3%82%B0%E3%83%AA%E3%82%AD%E3%83%A3%E3%83%83%E3%83%97%E8%A8%98%E5%BF%B5 オグリキャップ記念]</ref>		A race was also built in Oguri Cap's name in 1992 as the Oguri Cap Kinen, a GII 2,500 meters on dirt in Kasamatsu Racecourse as a tribute to his feats in the Arima Kinen before it is shortened to 1,900 meters in 2005 to 2007 and losing its status as a graded race to a open race and having its distance shortened to 1,400 meters in 2023. Oguri Cap would also be watching the race as a spectator during the time he was alive.<ref>[https://ja.wikipedia.org/wiki/%E3%82%AA%E3%82%B0%E3%83%AA%E3%82%AD%E3%83%A3%E3%83%83%E3%83%97%E8%A8%98%E5%BF%B5 オグリキャップ記念]</ref>

	== Honors ==		== Honors ==

Manikin at 16:45, 19 February 2026

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	==Retirement==		==Retirement==
	Oguri Cap retired in 1991 and was sent to the Yushun Stallion Station, though he was not able to produce any racers of his caliber. In 2007 he was retired from stud duty. Three years later, on July 3, 2010, he broke his right hind leg in an accident and the decision was made to euthanize him.<ref name="A"/> A memorial ceremony was held for him on July 29 at the Record Hall Community Hall in Niikappu, Hokkaido. The ceremony was attended by approximately 800 people, including people with personal connections to Oguri Cap and fans from all over the country.<ref name="B"/>		Oguri Cap retired in 1991 and was sent to the Yushun Stallion Station, though he was not able to produce any racers of his caliber. In 2007 he was retired from stud duty. Three years later, on July 3, 2010, he broke his right hind leg in an accident and the decision was made to euthanize him.<ref name="A"/> A memorial ceremony was held for him on July 29 at the Record Hall Community Hall in Niikappu, Hokkaido. The ceremony was attended by approximately 800 people, including people with personal connections to Oguri Cap and fans from all over the country.<ref name="B"/>

			A race was also built in Oguri Cap's name in 1992 as the Oguri Cap Kinen, a GII 2500 meters on dirt in Kasamatsu Racecourse as a tribute to his feats in the Arima Kinen before it is shortened to 1900 meters in 2005 to 2007 and losing its status as a graded race to a open race and having its distance shortened to 1400 meters in 2023. Oguri Cap would also be watching the race as a spectator during the time he was alive.<ref>[https://ja.wikipedia.org/wiki/%E3%82%AA%E3%82%B0%E3%83%AA%E3%82%AD%E3%83%A3%E3%83%83%E3%83%97%E8%A8%98%E5%BF%B5 オグリキャップ記念]</ref>

	== Honors ==		== Honors ==

Lovesonlyme at 19:14, 8 February 2026

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	\|ref= JRA Chairman Takeyuki Tsuchikawa<ref name="B"/>		\|ref= JRA Chairman Takeyuki Tsuchikawa<ref name="B"/>
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	'''Oguri Cap''' ~~(Japanese: '''オグリキャップ''', March 27, 1985 - July 3, 2010)~~ was a Japanese racehorse who was active from 1987 to 1990. Known as the "Gray Monster" in his prime and nicknamed the "Idol Horse" due to his massive popularity, his underdog story made him well beloved by fans, and he was one of the first racehorses to have plush dolls made in his image. He, [[IRL:Super Creek\|Super Creek]], and [[IRL:Inari One\|Inari One]] were known as the "Heisei Big Three" who reignited public interest in horse racing and brought about an unprecedented horse racing boom in Japan from the 1980s to the 1990s.<ref>"[https://jra.jp/gallery/3minmeiba/horse13/ オグリキャップ \| 3分でわかった気になる名馬]." ''Japan Racing Association.'' Retrieved August 31, 2025.</ref><ref name="A">"[https://web.archive.org/web/20100924032038/http://japanracing.jp/_news2010/100707.html Racing Legend Oguri Cap dead at 25]." ''The Japan Association for International Horse Racing.'' July 7, 2010. Retrieved August 31, 2025.</ref>		'''Oguri Cap''' was a Japanese racehorse who was active from 1987 to 1990. Known as the "Gray Monster" in his prime and nicknamed the "Idol Horse" due to his massive popularity, his underdog story made him well beloved by fans, and he was one of the first racehorses to have plush dolls made in his image. He, [[IRL:Super Creek\|Super Creek]], and [[IRL:Inari One\|Inari One]] were known as the "Heisei Big Three" who reignited public interest in horse racing and brought about an unprecedented horse racing boom in Japan from the 1980s to the 1990s.<ref>"[https://jra.jp/gallery/3minmeiba/horse13/ オグリキャップ \| 3分でわかった気になる名馬]." ''Japan Racing Association.'' Retrieved August 31, 2025.</ref><ref name="A">"[https://web.archive.org/web/20100924032038/http://japanracing.jp/_news2010/100707.html Racing Legend Oguri Cap dead at 25]." ''The Japan Association for International Horse Racing.'' July 7, 2010. Retrieved August 31, 2025.</ref>

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	\|4th gen sire 8=Guersant (FR)		\|4th gen sire 8=Guersant (FR)
	\|4th gen dam8=Star Narubi (JPN)		\|4th gen dam8=Star Narubi (JPN)
	\|family=F7-d}}		\|family= 7-d}}

	== Notes ==		== Notes ==

AiseiTenshi at 07:47, 23 January 2026

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	'''Oguri Cap''' (Japanese: '''オグリキャップ''' March 27, 1985 - July 3, 2010) was a Japanese racehorse who was active from 1987 to 1990. Known as the "Gray Monster" in his prime and nicknamed the "Idol Horse" due to his massive popularity, his underdog story made him well beloved by fans, and he was one of the first racehorses to have plush dolls made in his image. He, [[IRL:Super Creek\|Super Creek]], and [[IRL:Inari One\|Inari One]] were known as the "Heisei Big Three" who reignited public interest in horse racing and brought about an unprecedented horse racing boom in Japan from the 1980s to the 1990s.<ref>"[https://jra.jp/gallery/3minmeiba/horse13/ オグリキャップ \| 3分でわかった気になる名馬]." ''Japan Racing Association.'' Retrieved August 31, 2025.</ref><ref name="A">"[https://web.archive.org/web/20100924032038/http://japanracing.jp/_news2010/100707.html Racing Legend Oguri Cap dead at 25]." ''The Japan Association for International Horse Racing.'' July 7, 2010. Retrieved August 31, 2025.</ref>		'''Oguri Cap''' (Japanese: '''オグリキャップ''', March 27, 1985 - July 3, 2010) was a Japanese racehorse who was active from 1987 to 1990. Known as the "Gray Monster" in his prime and nicknamed the "Idol Horse" due to his massive popularity, his underdog story made him well beloved by fans, and he was one of the first racehorses to have plush dolls made in his image. He, [[IRL:Super Creek\|Super Creek]], and [[IRL:Inari One\|Inari One]] were known as the "Heisei Big Three" who reignited public interest in horse racing and brought about an unprecedented horse racing boom in Japan from the 1980s to the 1990s.<ref>"[https://jra.jp/gallery/3minmeiba/horse13/ オグリキャップ \| 3分でわかった気になる名馬]." ''Japan Racing Association.'' Retrieved August 31, 2025.</ref><ref name="A">"[https://web.archive.org/web/20100924032038/http://japanracing.jp/_news2010/100707.html Racing Legend Oguri Cap dead at 25]." ''The Japan Association for International Horse Racing.'' July 7, 2010. Retrieved August 31, 2025.</ref>

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

AiseiTenshi at 07:42, 23 January 2026

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	\|header=		\|header= A Thankful Farewell
	\|text= The entire stands shook with cheers before the finish line, and I will never forget the thunderous Oguri call that followed, sung by 177,000 people. As a horse racing professional, I consider it a lifelong treasure to have been able to witness that moment.		\|text= The entire stands shook with cheers before the finish line, and I will never forget the thunderous Oguri call that followed, sung by 177,000 people. As a horse racing professional, I consider it a lifelong treasure to have been able to witness that moment.
	\|ref= JRA Chairman Takeyuki Tsuchikawa<ref name="B"/>		\|ref= JRA Chairman Takeyuki Tsuchikawa<ref name="B"/>
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	'''Oguri Cap''' was a Japanese racehorse who was active from 1987 to 1990. Known as the "Gray Monster" in his prime and nicknamed the "Idol Horse" due to his massive popularity, his underdog story made him well beloved by fans, and he was one of the first racehorses to have plush dolls made in his image. He, [[IRL:Super Creek\|Super Creek]], and [[IRL:Inari One\|Inari One]] were known as the "Heisei Big Three" who reignited public interest in horse racing and brought about an unprecedented horse racing boom in Japan from the 1980s to the 1990s.<ref>"[https://jra.jp/gallery/3minmeiba/horse13/ オグリキャップ \| 3分でわかった気になる名馬]." ''Japan Racing Association.'' Retrieved August 31, 2025.</ref><ref name="A">"[https://web.archive.org/web/20100924032038/http://japanracing.jp/_news2010/100707.html Racing Legend Oguri Cap dead at 25]." ''The Japan Association for International Horse Racing.'' July 7, 2010. Retrieved August 31, 2025.</ref>		'''Oguri Cap''' (Japanese: '''オグリキャップ''' March 27, 1985 - July 3, 2010) was a Japanese racehorse who was active from 1987 to 1990. Known as the "Gray Monster" in his prime and nicknamed the "Idol Horse" due to his massive popularity, his underdog story made him well beloved by fans, and he was one of the first racehorses to have plush dolls made in his image. He, [[IRL:Super Creek\|Super Creek]], and [[IRL:Inari One\|Inari One]] were known as the "Heisei Big Three" who reignited public interest in horse racing and brought about an unprecedented horse racing boom in Japan from the 1980s to the 1990s.<ref>"[https://jra.jp/gallery/3minmeiba/horse13/ オグリキャップ \| 3分でわかった気になる名馬]." ''Japan Racing Association.'' Retrieved August 31, 2025.</ref><ref name="A">"[https://web.archive.org/web/20100924032038/http://japanracing.jp/_news2010/100707.html Racing Legend Oguri Cap dead at 25]." ''The Japan Association for International Horse Racing.'' July 7, 2010. Retrieved August 31, 2025.</ref>

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