IRL:Rice Shower - Revision history

DragonOfAtlantis at 00:29, 1 June 2026

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	It was said that Rice Shower indirectly saved [[IRL:Nice Nature\|Nice Nature]] after his death. Nature's owners wanted him to race on the 1996 Arima Kinen, but he was diagnosed with a minor fracture in his right front leg. His stable hand Hideki Baba, remembering Rice's death a year prior, vehemently opposed Nature's owners from having him race in Arima Kinen, making Nature's owners take back their decision.		It was said that Rice Shower indirectly saved [[IRL:Nice Nature\|Nice Nature]] after his death. Nature's owners wanted him to race on the 1996 Arima Kinen, but he was diagnosed with a minor fracture in his right front leg. His stable hand Hideki Baba, remembering Rice's death a year prior, vehemently opposed Nature's owners from having him race in Arima Kinen, making Nature's owners take back their decision.

			== Honors ==

			* JRA Special Award (1995)

	== Relationships ==		== Relationships ==

Manikin at 22:14, 26 May 2026

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	'''{{PAGENAME}}''' was a Japanese racehorse that was active from 1991 to 1995. Nicknamed the "Black Assassin" (黒い刺客 ''Kuroi Shikaku''), he was known for preventing [[IRL:Mihono Bourbon\|Mihono Bourbon]]'s Triple Crown win at the Kikuka Sho and [[IRL:Mejiro McQueen\|Mejiro ~~Mcqueen~~]]'s third consecutive Tenno Sho (Spring) win.		'''{{PAGENAME}}''' was a Japanese racehorse that was active from 1991 to 1995. Nicknamed the "Black Assassin" (黒い刺客 ''Kuroi Shikaku''), he was known for preventing [[IRL:Mihono Bourbon\|Mihono Bourbon]]'s Triple Crown win at the Kikuka Sho and [[IRL:Mejiro McQueen\|Mejiro McQueen]]'s third consecutive Tenno Sho (Spring) win.

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

Manikin at 22:14, 26 May 2026

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	'''{{PAGENAME}}''' was a Japanese racehorse that was active from 1991 to 1995. Nicknamed the "Black Assassin" (黒い刺客 ''Kuroi Shikaku''), he was known for preventing [[IRL:Mihono Bourbon\|Mihono Bourbon]]'s Triple Crown win at the Kikuka Sho and [[IRL:Mejiro McQueen\|Mejiro Mcqueen]]'s third consecutive ~~Spring~~ Tenno Sho win.		'''{{PAGENAME}}''' was a Japanese racehorse that was active from 1991 to 1995. Nicknamed the "Black Assassin" (黒い刺客 ''Kuroi Shikaku''), he was known for preventing [[IRL:Mihono Bourbon\|Mihono Bourbon]]'s Triple Crown win at the Kikuka Sho and [[IRL:Mejiro McQueen\|Mejiro Mcqueen]]'s third consecutive Tenno Sho (Spring) win.

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

Manikin at 22:13, 26 May 2026

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Manikin at 14:16, 15 May 2026

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	* The 1995 Takarazuka Kinen did not only contain the on-track euthanization of Rice Shower, but also other unfortunate circumstances, making it possibly the lowest point in the JRA's history. These include:		* The 1995 Takarazuka Kinen did not only contain the on-track euthanization of Rice Shower, but also other unfortunate circumstances, making it possibly the lowest point in the JRA's history. These include:
	** Narita Taishin: After a 13-month break after his second placement at the Tenno Sho Spring, caused by tendinitis, ~~The~~ Satsuki Sho winner entered the Takarazuka Kinen, but unfortunately placed 16th, second to last (ahead of Rice Shower who did not finish due to his fatal fracture) showing no sign of his signature explosive power, indicating his time away from the track ruined his competitive spirit. Narita Taishin soon suffered from tendinitis again and then retired as the last member of BNW, all of whom retired due to tendinitis.		** [[IRL:Narita Taishin\|Narita Taishin]]: After a 13-month break after his second placement at the Tenno Sho (Spring), caused by tendinitis, the Satsuki Sho winner entered the Takarazuka Kinen, but unfortunately placed 16th, second to last (ahead of Rice Shower who did not finish due to his fatal fracture) showing no sign of his signature explosive power, indicating his time away from the track ruined his competitive spirit. Narita Taishin soon suffered from tendinitis again and then retired as the last member of BNW, all of whom retired due to tendinitis.
	** Dantsu Seattle: The winner of the Grand Prix broke the course record with a time of 2:10.2, but was overlooked due to Rice Shower's death. After the race, during training for his next race, Dantsu Seattle developed chronic tendinitis as well, indicating it was developing from the race, and he was also retired.		** Dantsu Seattle: The winner of the Grand Prix broke the course record with a time of 2:10.2, but was overlooked due to Rice Shower's death. After the race, during training for his next race, Dantsu Seattle developed chronic tendinitis as well, indicating it was developing from the race, and he was also retired.
	** Air Dublin and Nehai Caesar - Both the 3rd place and 14th placed horses also suffered from tendinitis after the race.<br />		** Air Dublin and Nehai Caesar: Both the 3rd place and 14th placed horses also suffered from tendinitis after the race.<br />
	== Notes ==		== Notes ==
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Trivia

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	** Narita Taishin: After a 13-month break after his second placement at the Tenno Sho Spring, caused by tendinitis, The Satsuki Sho winner entered the Takarazuka Kinen, but unfortunately placed 16th, second to last (ahead of Rice Shower who did not finish due to his fatal fracture) showing no sign of his signature explosive power, indicating his time away from the track ruined his competitive spirit. Narita Taishin soon suffered from tendinitis again and then retired as the last member of BNW, all of whom retired due to tendinitis.		** Narita Taishin: After a 13-month break after his second placement at the Tenno Sho Spring, caused by tendinitis, The Satsuki Sho winner entered the Takarazuka Kinen, but unfortunately placed 16th, second to last (ahead of Rice Shower who did not finish due to his fatal fracture) showing no sign of his signature explosive power, indicating his time away from the track ruined his competitive spirit. Narita Taishin soon suffered from tendinitis again and then retired as the last member of BNW, all of whom retired due to tendinitis.
	** Dantsu Seattle: The winner of the Grand Prix broke the course record with a time of 2:10.2, but was overlooked due to Rice Shower's death. After the race, during training for his next race, Dantsu Seattle developed chronic tendinitis as well, indicating it was developing from the race, and he was also retired.		** Dantsu Seattle: The winner of the Grand Prix broke the course record with a time of 2:10.2, but was overlooked due to Rice Shower's death. After the race, during training for his next race, Dantsu Seattle developed chronic tendinitis as well, indicating it was developing from the race, and he was also retired.
	** Air Dublin and Nehai Caesar - Both the 3rd place and 14th placed horses also suffered from tendinitis.<br />		** Air Dublin and Nehai Caesar - Both the 3rd place and 14th placed horses also suffered from tendinitis after the race.<br />
	== Notes ==		== Notes ==
	<references group="Note" />		<references group="Note" />

Kalgriphy: Added trivia about the 1995 Takarazuka Kinen

2026-05-15T09:48:51Z

Added trivia about the 1995 Takarazuka Kinen

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			== Trivia ==

			* The 1995 Takarazuka Kinen did not only contain the on-track euthanization of Rice Shower, but also other unfortunate circumstances, making it possibly the lowest point in the JRA's history. These include:
			** Narita Taishin: After a 13-month break after his second placement at the Tenno Sho Spring, caused by tendinitis, The Satsuki Sho winner entered the Takarazuka Kinen, but unfortunately placed 16th, second to last (ahead of Rice Shower who did not finish due to his fatal fracture) showing no sign of his signature explosive power, indicating his time away from the track ruined his competitive spirit. Narita Taishin soon suffered from tendinitis again and then retired as the last member of BNW, all of whom retired due to tendinitis.
			** Dantsu Seattle: The winner of the Grand Prix broke the course record with a time of 2:10.2, but was overlooked due to Rice Shower's death. After the race, during training for his next race, Dantsu Seattle developed chronic tendinitis as well, indicating it was developing from the race, and he was also retired.
			** Air Dublin and Nehai Caesar - Both the 3rd place and 14th placed horses also suffered from tendinitis.<br />
	== Notes ==		== Notes ==
	<references group="Note" />		<references group="Note" />

Manikin at 02:18, 16 March 2026

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	'''{{PAGENAME}}''' was a Japanese racehorse that was active from 1991 to 1995. Nicknamed the "Black Assassin" (黒い刺客), he was known for preventing [[IRL:Mihono Bourbon\|Mihono Bourbon]]'s Triple Crown win at the Kikuka Sho and [[IRL:Mejiro McQueen\|Mejiro Mcqueen]]'s third consecutive Spring Tenno Sho win.		'''{{PAGENAME}}''' was a Japanese racehorse that was active from 1991 to 1995. Nicknamed the "Black Assassin" (黒い刺客 ''Kuroi Shikaku''), he was known for preventing [[IRL:Mihono Bourbon\|Mihono Bourbon]]'s Triple Crown win at the Kikuka Sho and [[IRL:Mejiro McQueen\|Mejiro Mcqueen]]'s third consecutive Spring Tenno Sho win.
	~~[[Category:Incomplete Horse Page]] <!--Remove this when all information is filled out!-->~~

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	At the suggestion of staff, a monument containing Rice Shower's hair was erected at Kyoto Racecourse. Another monument was erected at Daito Farm where he was first trained, and another was erected by his trainer, Koji Izuka, at Miho Training Center.		At the suggestion of staff, a monument containing Rice Shower's hair was erected at Kyoto Racecourse. Another monument was erected at Daito Farm where he was first trained, and another was erected by his trainer, Koji Izuka, at Miho Training Center.

	There is a tradition that the horseshoes of racehorses who have died during races are placed by the statue of [https://www.japanesewiki.com/Buddhism/Bato%20Kannon%20(horse-headed%20Kannon).html Bato Kannon], a horse-headed god, in the training center, but Izuka couldn't bear to let go of Rice Shower's horseshoes. He remains in possession of the horseshoes worn at the Takarazuka Kinen, with dirt from Kyoto Racecourse still on them. The box containing Rice Shower's horseshoes was never opened for 13 years, until an interview in 2008, where he opened the box for the first time. <ref name=":1" />		There is a tradition that the horseshoes of racehorses who have died during races are placed by the statue of [https://www.japanesewiki.com/Buddhism/Bato%20Kannon%20(horse-headed%20Kannon).html Bato Kannon], a horse-headed god, in the training center, but Izuka couldn't bear to let go of Rice Shower's horseshoes. He remains in possession of the horseshoes worn at the Takarazuka Kinen, with dirt from the Kyoto Racecourse still on them. The box containing Rice Shower's horseshoes was never opened for 13 years, until an interview in 2008, where he opened the box for the first time. <ref name=":1" />

	It was said that Rice Shower indirectly saved Nice Nature after his death. Nature's owners wanted him to race on the 1996 Arima Kinen, but he was diagnosed with a minor fracture in his right front leg. His stable hand Hideki Baba, remembering Rice's death a year prior, vehemently opposed Nature's owners from having him race in Arima Kinen, making Nature's owners take back their decision.		It was said that Rice Shower indirectly saved Nice Nature after his death. Nature's owners wanted him to race on the 1996 Arima Kinen, but he was diagnosed with a minor fracture in his right front leg. His stable hand Hideki Baba, remembering Rice's death a year prior, vehemently opposed Nature's owners from having him race in Arima Kinen, making Nature's owners take back their decision.
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	== Notes ==		== Notes ==

Randomuser at 21:53, 15 March 2026

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	'''{{PAGENAME}}''' was a Japanese racehorse that was active from 1991 ~~until his death in~~ 1995. Nicknamed the "Black Assassin" (黒い刺客), he was known for preventing [[IRL:Mihono Bourbon\|Mihono Bourbon]]'s Triple Crown win at the Kikuka Sho and [[IRL:Mejiro McQueen\|Mejiro Mcqueen]]'s third consecutive Spring Tenno Sho win.		'''{{PAGENAME}}''' was a Japanese racehorse that was active from 1991 to 1995. Nicknamed the "Black Assassin" (黒い刺客), he was known for preventing [[IRL:Mihono Bourbon\|Mihono Bourbon]]'s Triple Crown win at the Kikuka Sho and [[IRL:Mejiro McQueen\|Mejiro Mcqueen]]'s third consecutive Spring Tenno Sho win.
	[[Category:Incomplete Horse Page]] <!--Remove this when all information is filled out!-->		[[Category:Incomplete Horse Page]] <!--Remove this when all information is filled out!-->

Kalgriphy: /* Death */

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Death

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	Retirement was considered again after the 1995 Spring Tenno Sho, but he was voted #1 by fans for the Takarazuka Kinen, and the race had been moved to Kyoto Racecourse, Rice Shower's favourite, after an earthquake in Hanshin. Since Rice Shower's win rate was lacking, at 24 runs and 6 wins, and only having a record of excelling at long distances, it limited his appeal as a studhorse. Looking for another victory in hopes of putting a medium-distance win on his record to secure opportunities as a breeding stallion, Rice Shower was enrolled in the 1995 Takarazuka Kinen.		Retirement was considered again after the 1995 Spring Tenno Sho, but he was voted #1 by fans for the Takarazuka Kinen, and the race had been moved to Kyoto Racecourse, Rice Shower's favourite, after an earthquake in Hanshin. Since Rice Shower's win rate was lacking, at 24 runs and 6 wins, and only having a record of excelling at long distances, it limited his appeal as a studhorse. Looking for another victory in hopes of putting a medium-distance win on his record to secure opportunities as a breeding stallion, Rice Shower was enrolled in the 1995 Takarazuka Kinen.

	During the race however, his jockey, Matoba, noticed that something was wrong with Rice Shower, and opted to finish the race safely instead of winning. When rounding the third corner of the race, Rice Shower ignored Matoba's instructions, sped up on his own and fell. ~~His~~ left leg suffered a dislocated fetlock joint, an open wound, and a shattered cannon bone. With no ~~possiblity~~ of even transporting him to a clinic, he was euthanized at the scene, with a curtain hanging around him. Matoba insisted to stay on the racecourse despite being injured ~~while~~ Rice Shower tumbled, and bowed deeply to the trailer that carried Rice Shower's lifeless body away.		During the race however, his jockey, Matoba, noticed that something was wrong with Rice Shower, and opted to finish the race safely instead of winning. When rounding the third corner of the race, Rice Shower ignored Matoba's instructions, sped up on his own and fell. It was revealed that his left leg suffered a dislocated fetlock joint, an open wound, and a shattered cannon bone which caused the fall. Rice Shower was also seen in immense pain and was inconsolable, not even being able to stand without writhing in tremendous agony. With no possibility of even transporting him to a clinic or even off the track, he was euthanized at the scene, with a curtain hanging around him. Matoba insisted to stay on the racecourse despite being injured when Rice Shower tumbled, and bowed deeply to the trailer that carried Rice Shower's lifeless body away.

	Rice Shower passed on June 3, 1995 at the age of 6. Kawashima, the head stable hand, reportedly cried while clutching Rice Shower's reins, and left the horse racing world in grief.		Rice Shower passed on June 3, 1995 at the age of 6. Kawashima, the head stable hand, reportedly cried while clutching Rice Shower's reins, and left the horse racing world in grief.