IRL:Silence Suzuka - Revision history

Ryan29: /* Racing career */

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

	=== 3-year-old season (1997) ===		=== Three-year-old season (1997) ===
	Silence Suzuka debuted on February 2nd, at Kyoto Racecourse. While it was only his debut, Silence Suzuka's running style caught the attention of many through his "runaway style", where he accelerated to the front of the pack from the start and never give up the lead from there. By placing first using this style, Silence Suzuka was considered heavily capable beyond the previously applicable circumstances. It was later discovered that Silence Suzuka contracted periostitis, so he was forced to rest until the Yayoi Sho (G2) on March 2nd a month later.		Silence Suzuka debuted on February 2nd, at Kyoto Racecourse. While it was only his debut, Silence Suzuka's running style caught the attention of many through his "runaway style", where he accelerated to the front of the pack from the start and never give up the lead from there. By placing first using this style, Silence Suzuka was considered heavily capable beyond the previously applicable circumstances. It was later discovered that Silence Suzuka contracted periostitis, so he was forced to rest until the Yayoi Sho (G2) on March 2nd a month later.

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	After that, he was transported to Hong Kong to compete in the Hong Kong International Cup (G2)<ref group="Note">Was promoted to a G1 and renamed the Hong Kong Cup in 1999.</ref> on December 14th, where lost and placed 5th. After this loss, his team decided to stop restraining his speed and instead went for a great-escape style of running for Silence Suzuka<ref>Matsunaga 2000 pp. 28-30</ref>.		After that, he was transported to Hong Kong to compete in the Hong Kong International Cup (G2)<ref group="Note">Was promoted to a G1 and renamed the Hong Kong Cup in 1999.</ref> on December 14th, where lost and placed 5th. After this loss, his team decided to stop restraining his speed and instead went for a great-escape style of running for Silence Suzuka<ref>Matsunaga 2000 pp. 28-30</ref>.

	=== 4-year-old season (1998) ===		=== Four-year-old season (1998) ===
	February 14th is when things began to take a turn for Silence Suzuka, as his victory in the open-class Valentine Stakes was the beginning of his winning streak. He then went on to win the Nakayama Kinen (G2) on March 15th, the Kokura Daishoten (G3) on April 18th, and the Kinko Sho (G2) on May 30th. While it was initially planned to have him rest in preparation for the Tenno Sho (Autumn), he was entered in the Takarazuka Kinen on July 12th as a popular contender. Running a great escape, he held off the chasing horses Air Groove, [[IRL:Stay Gold\|Stay Gold]], and [[IRL:Mejiro Bright\|Mejiro Bright]], and won his first and only G1 victory.		February 14th is when things began to take a turn for Silence Suzuka, as his victory in the open-class Valentine Stakes was the beginning of his winning streak. He then went on to win the Nakayama Kinen (G2) on March 15th, the Kokura Daishoten (G3) on April 18th, and the Kinko Sho (G2) on May 30th. While it was initially planned to have him rest in preparation for the Tenno Sho (Autumn), he was entered in the Takarazuka Kinen on July 12th as a popular contender. Running a great escape, he held off the chasing horses Air Groove, [[IRL:Stay Gold\|Stay Gold]], and [[IRL:Mejiro Bright\|Mejiro Bright]], and won his first and only G1 victory.

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	\|sex=Stallion		\|sex=Stallion
	\|color=Chestnut		\|color=Chestnut
			\|owner=Keiji Nagai
	\|trainer=Mitsuru Hashida		\|trainer=Mitsuru Hashida
	\|record= 16:9-1-0		\|record= 16:9-1-0

Kalgriphy at 08:24, 17 June 2026

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

	"Suzuka" is Keiji Nagai's crown name. ~~his name~~ "Silence" came from his sire, [[IRL:Sunday Silence\|Sunday Silence]].		"Suzuka" is Keiji Nagai's crown name. The "Silence" part of his name came from his sire, [[IRL:Sunday Silence\|Sunday Silence]].

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	During the race, Silence Suzuka was in the lead by ten lengths after passing the 1,000 meters mark with a blistering pace of 57.4 seconds, and he continued to accelerate at top speed. However, when he passed the zelkova tree at the fourth corner, he suddenly shattered the bone in his left foreleg. Because of this, he began to slow down while keeping his jockey, Yutaka Take, safe before coming to a stop. Silence Suzuka was then transported off of the track, but the injury was deemed so severe that Silence Suzuka had to be euthanized. It was later found out that Silence Suzuka had far surpassed the limits of his body, and his bones in particular had reached their maximum<ref>The Horses Who Became Stars, p.16</ref>. That day is later named as the "Sunday of Silence" (沈黙の日曜日 ''Chinmoku no Nichiyoubi'') from the announcer's call, which is a homage to his sire Sunday Silence.		During the race, Silence Suzuka was in the lead by ten lengths after passing the 1,000 meters mark with a blistering pace of 57.4 seconds, and he continued to accelerate at top speed. However, when he passed the zelkova tree at the fourth corner, he suddenly shattered the bone in his left foreleg. Because of this, he began to slow down while keeping his jockey, Yutaka Take, safe before coming to a stop. Silence Suzuka was then transported off of the track, but the injury was deemed so severe that Silence Suzuka had to be euthanized. It was later found out that Silence Suzuka had far surpassed the limits of his body, and his bones in particular had reached their maximum<ref>The Horses Who Became Stars, p.16</ref>. That day is later named as the "Sunday of Silence" (沈黙の日曜日 ''Chinmoku no Nichiyoubi'') from the announcer's call, which is a homage to his sire Sunday Silence.

	Yutaka Take was heavily affected by Silence Suzuka's death, to the point where he even began to drink heavily in a depressed state<ref>https://www.news-postseven.com/archives/20131128_228820.html?DETAIL&PAGE=2</ref>. In a later interview, he stated that he believed Silence Suzuka was protecting him during the race, as he didn't fall even after a catastrophic fracture. He states that he thinks about him often and he wished that he could've raced with him for longer.		Yutaka Take was heavily affected by Silence Suzuka's death, to the point where that night, he even began to drink heavily in a depressed state, stating that was the first time he had ever gotten drunk<ref>https://www.news-postseven.com/archives/20131128_228820.html?DETAIL&PAGE=2</ref>. In a later interview, he stated that he believed Silence Suzuka was protecting him during the race, as he didn't fall even after a catastrophic fracture. He states that he thinks about him often and he wished that he could've raced with him for longer. Silence Suzuka's trainer also cried in the horse's stall, and Silence Suzuka's groom was so traumatized, he left the horse racing industry all together.

	After his death, a tomb was built for him at Inahara Farm, where his mane and horseshoes were also placed. He was also awarded the JRA Special Award the same year of his death, and he became the third horse after [[wikipedia:Ten_Point\|Ten Point]] and [[IRL:Rice Shower\|Rice Shower]] to receive the award posthumously.		After his death, a tomb was built for him at Inahara Farm, where his mane and horseshoes were also placed. He was also awarded the JRA Special Award the same year of his death, and he became the third horse after [[wikipedia:Ten_Point\|Ten Point]] and [[IRL:Rice Shower\|Rice Shower]] to receive the award posthumously.

Manikin at 16:21, 28 May 2026

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	On November 1st, Silence Suzuka entered the Tenno Sho (Autumn) for the second and final time, and he was a popular contender. As he was a popular pick, it was speculated by fans that he wouldn't lose unless there was an accident, and there was more focus on how Silence Suzuka would win rather than if he would lose to conditions of the track<ref>Matsunaga (2000), pp. 20-22</ref>. Yutaka Take, his jockey, also planned to have him run a great escape during the race as he replied in an interview before the race that he will "set a fast pace."<ref>"Remembrance: Silence Suzuka" pp. 16-17</ref>		On November 1st, Silence Suzuka entered the Tenno Sho (Autumn) for the second and final time, and he was a popular contender. As he was a popular pick, it was speculated by fans that he wouldn't lose unless there was an accident, and there was more focus on how Silence Suzuka would win rather than if he would lose to conditions of the track<ref>Matsunaga (2000), pp. 20-22</ref>. Yutaka Take, his jockey, also planned to have him run a great escape during the race as he replied in an interview before the race that he will "set a fast pace."<ref>"Remembrance: Silence Suzuka" pp. 16-17</ref>

	During the race, Silence Suzuka was in the lead by ten lengths after passing the 1,000 meters mark with a blistering pace of 57.4 seconds, and he continued to accelerate at top speed. However, when he passed the zelkova tree at the fourth corner, he suddenly shattered the bone in his left foreleg. Because of this, he began to slow down while keeping his jockey, Yutaka Take, safe before coming to a stop. Silence Suzuka was then transported off of the track, but the injury was deemed so severe that Silence Suzuka had to be euthanized. It was later found out that Silence Suzuka had far surpassed the limits of his body, and his bones in particular had reached their maximum<ref>The Horses Who Became Stars, p.16</ref>. That day is later named as the "Sunday of Silence" from the announcer's call, which is a homage to his sire Sunday Silence.		During the race, Silence Suzuka was in the lead by ten lengths after passing the 1,000 meters mark with a blistering pace of 57.4 seconds, and he continued to accelerate at top speed. However, when he passed the zelkova tree at the fourth corner, he suddenly shattered the bone in his left foreleg. Because of this, he began to slow down while keeping his jockey, Yutaka Take, safe before coming to a stop. Silence Suzuka was then transported off of the track, but the injury was deemed so severe that Silence Suzuka had to be euthanized. It was later found out that Silence Suzuka had far surpassed the limits of his body, and his bones in particular had reached their maximum<ref>The Horses Who Became Stars, p.16</ref>. That day is later named as the "Sunday of Silence" (沈黙の日曜日 ''Chinmoku no Nichiyoubi'') from the announcer's call, which is a homage to his sire Sunday Silence.

	Yutaka Take was heavily affected by Silence Suzuka's death, to the point where he even began to drink heavily in a depressed state<ref>https://www.news-postseven.com/archives/20131128_228820.html?DETAIL&PAGE=2</ref>. In a later interview, he stated that he believed Silence Suzuka was protecting him during the race, as he didn't fall even after a catastrophic fracture. He states that he thinks about him often and he wished that he could've raced with him for longer.		Yutaka Take was heavily affected by Silence Suzuka's death, to the point where he even began to drink heavily in a depressed state<ref>https://www.news-postseven.com/archives/20131128_228820.html?DETAIL&PAGE=2</ref>. In a later interview, he stated that he believed Silence Suzuka was protecting him during the race, as he didn't fall even after a catastrophic fracture. He states that he thinks about him often and he wished that he could've raced with him for longer.

Honodera: /* Death */ 沈黙の日曜日 should be "Sunday of Silence" not the other way around

2026-05-28T01:55:04Z

Death: 沈黙の日曜日 should be "Sunday of Silence" not the other way around

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	On November 1st, Silence Suzuka entered the Tenno Sho (Autumn) for the second and final time, and he was a popular contender. As he was a popular pick, it was speculated by fans that he wouldn't lose unless there was an accident, and there was more focus on how Silence Suzuka would win rather than if he would lose to conditions of the track<ref>Matsunaga (2000), pp. 20-22</ref>. Yutaka Take, his jockey, also planned to have him run a great escape during the race as he replied in an interview before the race that he will "set a fast pace."<ref>"Remembrance: Silence Suzuka" pp. 16-17</ref>		On November 1st, Silence Suzuka entered the Tenno Sho (Autumn) for the second and final time, and he was a popular contender. As he was a popular pick, it was speculated by fans that he wouldn't lose unless there was an accident, and there was more focus on how Silence Suzuka would win rather than if he would lose to conditions of the track<ref>Matsunaga (2000), pp. 20-22</ref>. Yutaka Take, his jockey, also planned to have him run a great escape during the race as he replied in an interview before the race that he will "set a fast pace."<ref>"Remembrance: Silence Suzuka" pp. 16-17</ref>

	During the race, Silence Suzuka was in the lead by ten lengths after passing the 1,000 meters mark with a blistering pace of 57.4 seconds, and he continued to accelerate at top speed. However, when he passed the zelkova tree at the fourth corner, he suddenly shattered the bone in his left foreleg. Because of this, he began to slow down while keeping his jockey, Yutaka Take, safe before coming to a stop. Silence Suzuka was then transported off of the track, but the injury was deemed so severe that Silence Suzuka had to be euthanized. It was later found out that Silence Suzuka had far surpassed the limits of his body, and his bones in particular had reached their maximum<ref>The Horses Who Became Stars, p.16</ref>. That day is later named as the "Silence ~~of Sunday~~" from the announcer's call, which is a ~~hommage~~ to his sire Sunday Silence.		During the race, Silence Suzuka was in the lead by ten lengths after passing the 1,000 meters mark with a blistering pace of 57.4 seconds, and he continued to accelerate at top speed. However, when he passed the zelkova tree at the fourth corner, he suddenly shattered the bone in his left foreleg. Because of this, he began to slow down while keeping his jockey, Yutaka Take, safe before coming to a stop. Silence Suzuka was then transported off of the track, but the injury was deemed so severe that Silence Suzuka had to be euthanized. It was later found out that Silence Suzuka had far surpassed the limits of his body, and his bones in particular had reached their maximum<ref>The Horses Who Became Stars, p.16</ref>. That day is later named as the "Sunday of Silence" from the announcer's call, which is a homage to his sire Sunday Silence.

	Yutaka Take was heavily affected by Silence Suzuka's death, to the point where he even began to drink heavily in a depressed state<ref>https://www.news-postseven.com/archives/20131128_228820.html?DETAIL&PAGE=2</ref>. In a later interview, he stated that he believed Silence Suzuka was protecting him during the race, as he didn't fall even after a catastrophic fracture. He states that he thinks about him often and he wished that he could've raced with him for longer.		Yutaka Take was heavily affected by Silence Suzuka's death, to the point where he even began to drink heavily in a depressed state<ref>https://www.news-postseven.com/archives/20131128_228820.html?DETAIL&PAGE=2</ref>. In a later interview, he stated that he believed Silence Suzuka was protecting him during the race, as he didn't fall even after a catastrophic fracture. He states that he thinks about him often and he wished that he could've raced with him for longer.

	After his death, a tomb was built for him at Inahara Farm, where his mane and horseshoes were also placed. He was also awarded the JRA Special Award the same year of his death, and he became the third horse after Ten Point and [[IRL:Rice Shower\|Rice Shower]] to receive the award posthumously.		After his death, a tomb was built for him at Inahara Farm, where his mane and horseshoes were also placed. He was also awarded the JRA Special Award the same year of his death, and he became the third horse after [[wikipedia:Ten_Point\|Ten Point]] and [[IRL:Rice Shower\|Rice Shower]] to receive the award posthumously.

	== Honors ==		== Honors ==

Manikin at 17:52, 27 May 2026

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	On November 1st, Silence Suzuka entered the Tenno Sho (Autumn) for the second and final time, and he was a popular contender. As he was a popular pick, it was speculated by fans that he wouldn't lose unless there was an accident, and there was more focus on how Silence Suzuka would win rather than if he would lose to conditions of the track<ref>Matsunaga (2000), pp. 20-22</ref>. Yutaka Take, his jockey, also planned to have him run a great escape during the race as he replied in an interview before the race that he will "set a fast pace."<ref>"Remembrance: Silence Suzuka" pp. 16-17</ref>		On November 1st, Silence Suzuka entered the Tenno Sho (Autumn) for the second and final time, and he was a popular contender. As he was a popular pick, it was speculated by fans that he wouldn't lose unless there was an accident, and there was more focus on how Silence Suzuka would win rather than if he would lose to conditions of the track<ref>Matsunaga (2000), pp. 20-22</ref>. Yutaka Take, his jockey, also planned to have him run a great escape during the race as he replied in an interview before the race that he will "set a fast pace."<ref>"Remembrance: Silence Suzuka" pp. 16-17</ref>

	During the race, Silence Suzuka was in the lead by ten lengths after passing the 1,000 meters mark with a blistering pace of 57.4 seconds, and he continued to accelerate at top speed. However, when he passed the zelkova tree at the fourth corner, he suddenly shattered the bone in his left foreleg. Because of this, he began to slow down while keeping his jockey, Yutaka Take, safe before coming to a stop. Silence Suzuka was then transported off of the track, but the injury was deemed so severe that Silence Suzuka had to be euthanized. It was later found out that Silence Suzuka had far surpassed the limits of his body, and his bones in particular had reached their maximum<ref>The Horses Who Became Stars, p.16</ref>.		During the race, Silence Suzuka was in the lead by ten lengths after passing the 1,000 meters mark with a blistering pace of 57.4 seconds, and he continued to accelerate at top speed. However, when he passed the zelkova tree at the fourth corner, he suddenly shattered the bone in his left foreleg. Because of this, he began to slow down while keeping his jockey, Yutaka Take, safe before coming to a stop. Silence Suzuka was then transported off of the track, but the injury was deemed so severe that Silence Suzuka had to be euthanized. It was later found out that Silence Suzuka had far surpassed the limits of his body, and his bones in particular had reached their maximum<ref>The Horses Who Became Stars, p.16</ref>. That day is later named as the "Silence of Sunday" from the announcer's call, which is a hommage to his sire Sunday Silence.

	Yutaka Take was heavily affected by Silence Suzuka's death, to the point where he even began to drink heavily in a depressed state<ref>https://www.news-postseven.com/archives/20131128_228820.html?DETAIL&PAGE=2</ref>. In a later interview, he stated that he believed Silence Suzuka was protecting him during the race, as he didn't fall even after a catastrophic fracture. He states that he thinks about him often and he wished that he could've raced with him for longer.		Yutaka Take was heavily affected by Silence Suzuka's death, to the point where he even began to drink heavily in a depressed state<ref>https://www.news-postseven.com/archives/20131128_228820.html?DETAIL&PAGE=2</ref>. In a later interview, he stated that he believed Silence Suzuka was protecting him during the race, as he didn't fall even after a catastrophic fracture. He states that he thinks about him often and he wished that he could've raced with him for longer.

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	* Silence Suzuka had a habit of walking to the left in circles. When his groom tried hanging a tatami mat in his stable to stop him, it made Silence Suzuka stressed, and he lost the Mile Championship.		* Silence Suzuka had a habit of walking to the left in circles. When his groom tried hanging a tatami mat in his stable to stop him, it made Silence Suzuka stressed, and he lost the Mile Championship.
	* In the 2022 Tenno Sho (Autumn), Panthalassa ran a huge lead just like Suzuka did back in 1998 and achieved the same 57.4 seconds upon reaching the 1,000 meters mark. Though he lost to Equinox on the last few meters before the finish line, he garnered a lot of attention and fans called him "Reiwa's Silence Suzuka" - saying that this is what could possibly happen if Silence Suzuka's tragedy never happened. Prior to that nickname, Panthalassa's prior nickname was "Reiwa's [[IRL:Twin Turbo\|Twin Turbo]]".		* In the 2022 Tenno Sho (Autumn), Panthalassa ran a huge lead just like Suzuka did back in 1998 and achieved the same 57.4 seconds upon reaching the 1,000 meters mark. Though he lost to Equinox on the last few meters before the finish line, he garnered a lot of attention and fans called him "Reiwa's Silence Suzuka" - saying that this is what could possibly happen if Silence Suzuka's tragedy never happened. Prior to that nickname, Panthalassa's prior nickname was "Reiwa's [[IRL:Twin Turbo\|Twin Turbo]]".
			** Since Silence Suzuka's death, no other horses who participated in the Tenno Sho (Autumn) managed to reach 57.4 seconds or lower upon passing the 1,000 meters mark, which somewhat became a jinx for those who tried to reach that face pace would suffer the same fate Suzuka did until Panthalassa mimicked the same feat without injuring himself.
	* In the present days, Silence Suzuka's name was used as a criterion for horses that use the Runaway running style alongside Twin Turbo by horse-racing fans.		* In the present days, Silence Suzuka's name was used as a criterion for horses that use the Runaway running style alongside Twin Turbo by horse-racing fans.
	** If a frontrunning horse was able to finish the race without losing speed (even when they get overtaken), they will be compared to Silence Suzuka. If they lose speed, they will be compared to Twin Turbo instead.		** If a frontrunning horse was able to finish the race without losing speed (even when they get overtaken), they will be compared to Silence Suzuka. If they lose speed, they will be compared to Twin Turbo instead.
	* Since Silence Suzuka's death, no other horses who participated in the Tenno Sho (Autumn) managed to reach 57.4 seconds or lower upon passing the 1,000 meters mark, which somewhat became a jinx for those who tried to reach that face pace would suffer the same fate Suzuka did until Panthalassa mimicked the same feat without injuring himself.

	== Notes ==		== Notes ==

Suirob2005: /* Death */

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Death

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	On November 1st, Silence Suzuka entered the Tenno Sho (Autumn) for the second and final time, and he was a popular contender. As he was a popular pick, it was speculated by fans that he wouldn't lose unless there was an accident, and there was more focus on how Silence Suzuka would win rather than if he would lose to conditions of the track<ref>Matsunaga (2000), pp. 20-22</ref>. Yutaka Take, his jockey, also planned to have him run a great escape during the race as he replied in an interview before the race that he will "set a fast pace."<ref>"Remembrance: Silence Suzuka" pp. 16-17</ref>		On November 1st, Silence Suzuka entered the Tenno Sho (Autumn) for the second and final time, and he was a popular contender. As he was a popular pick, it was speculated by fans that he wouldn't lose unless there was an accident, and there was more focus on how Silence Suzuka would win rather than if he would lose to conditions of the track<ref>Matsunaga (2000), pp. 20-22</ref>. Yutaka Take, his jockey, also planned to have him run a great escape during the race as he replied in an interview before the race that he will "set a fast pace."<ref>"Remembrance: Silence Suzuka" pp. 16-17</ref>

	During the race, Silence Suzuka was in the lead by ten lengths after passing the 1,000 meters mark with a blistering pace of 57,4 seconds, and he continued to accelerate at top speed. However, when he passed the zelkova tree at the fourth corner, he suddenly shattered the bone in his left foreleg. Because of this, he began to slow down while keeping his jockey, Yutaka Take, safe before coming to a stop. Silence Suzuka was then transported off of the track, but the injury was deemed so severe that Silence Suzuka had to be euthanized. It was later found out that Silence Suzuka had far surpassed the limits of his body, and his bones in particular had reached their maximum<ref>The Horses Who Became Stars, p.16</ref>.		During the race, Silence Suzuka was in the lead by ten lengths after passing the 1,000 meters mark with a blistering pace of 57.4 seconds, and he continued to accelerate at top speed. However, when he passed the zelkova tree at the fourth corner, he suddenly shattered the bone in his left foreleg. Because of this, he began to slow down while keeping his jockey, Yutaka Take, safe before coming to a stop. Silence Suzuka was then transported off of the track, but the injury was deemed so severe that Silence Suzuka had to be euthanized. It was later found out that Silence Suzuka had far surpassed the limits of his body, and his bones in particular had reached their maximum<ref>The Horses Who Became Stars, p.16</ref>.

	Yutaka Take was heavily affected by Silence Suzuka's death, to the point where he even began to drink heavily in a depressed state<ref>https://www.news-postseven.com/archives/20131128_228820.html?DETAIL&PAGE=2</ref>. In a later interview, he stated that he believed Silence Suzuka was protecting him during the race, as he didn't fall even after a catastrophic fracture. He states that he thinks about him often and he wished that he could've raced with him for longer.		Yutaka Take was heavily affected by Silence Suzuka's death, to the point where he even began to drink heavily in a depressed state<ref>https://www.news-postseven.com/archives/20131128_228820.html?DETAIL&PAGE=2</ref>. In a later interview, he stated that he believed Silence Suzuka was protecting him during the race, as he didn't fall even after a catastrophic fracture. He states that he thinks about him often and he wished that he could've raced with him for longer.

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	** On the day of the Tenno Sho (Autumn) in 1998, at the same race that Suzuka got euthanized after the injury, Mika Häkkinen, a Finnish Formula 1 driver, won the Japanese Grand Prix, with it winning his first of 2 Formula 1 World Driver's Championships for McLaren.		** On the day of the Tenno Sho (Autumn) in 1998, at the same race that Suzuka got euthanized after the injury, Mika Häkkinen, a Finnish Formula 1 driver, won the Japanese Grand Prix, with it winning his first of 2 Formula 1 World Driver's Championships for McLaren.
	* Silence Suzuka had a habit of walking to the left in circles. When his groom tried hanging a tatami mat in his stable to stop him, it made Silence Suzuka stressed, and he lost the Mile Championship.		* Silence Suzuka had a habit of walking to the left in circles. When his groom tried hanging a tatami mat in his stable to stop him, it made Silence Suzuka stressed, and he lost the Mile Championship.
	* In the 2022 Tenno Sho (Autumn), Panthalassa ran a huge lead just like Suzuka did back in 1998 and achieved the same 57,4 seconds upon reaching the 1,000 meters mark. Though he lost to Equinox on the last few meters before the finish line, he garnered a lot of attention and fans called him "Reiwa's Silence Suzuka" - saying that this is what could possibly happen if Silence Suzuka's tragedy never happened. Prior to that nickname, Panthalassa's prior nickname was "Reiwa's [[IRL:Twin Turbo\|Twin Turbo]]".		* In the 2022 Tenno Sho (Autumn), Panthalassa ran a huge lead just like Suzuka did back in 1998 and achieved the same 57.4 seconds upon reaching the 1,000 meters mark. Though he lost to Equinox on the last few meters before the finish line, he garnered a lot of attention and fans called him "Reiwa's Silence Suzuka" - saying that this is what could possibly happen if Silence Suzuka's tragedy never happened. Prior to that nickname, Panthalassa's prior nickname was "Reiwa's [[IRL:Twin Turbo\|Twin Turbo]]".
	* In the present days, Silence Suzuka's name was used as a criterion for horses that use the Runaway running style alongside Twin Turbo by horse-racing fans.		* In the present days, Silence Suzuka's name was used as a criterion for horses that use the Runaway running style alongside Twin Turbo by horse-racing fans.
	** If a frontrunning horse was able to finish the race without losing speed (even when they get overtaken), they will be compared to Silence Suzuka. If they lose speed, they will be compared to Twin Turbo instead.		** If a frontrunning horse was able to finish the race without losing speed (even when they get overtaken), they will be compared to Silence Suzuka. If they lose speed, they will be compared to Twin Turbo instead.
	* Since Silence Suzuka's death, no other horses who participated in the Tenno Sho (Autumn) managed to reach 57,4 seconds or lower upon passing the 1,000 meters mark, which somewhat became a jinx for those who tried to reach that face pace would suffer the same fate Suzuka did until Panthalassa mimicked the same feat without injuring himself.		* Since Silence Suzuka's death, no other horses who participated in the Tenno Sho (Autumn) managed to reach 57.4 seconds or lower upon passing the 1,000 meters mark, which somewhat became a jinx for those who tried to reach that face pace would suffer the same fate Suzuka did until Panthalassa mimicked the same feat without injuring himself.

	== Notes ==		== Notes ==

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	On November 1st, Silence Suzuka entered the Tenno Sho (Autumn) for the second and final time, and he was a popular contender. As he was a popular pick, it was speculated by fans that he wouldn't lose unless there was an accident, and there was more focus on how Silence Suzuka would win rather than if he would lose to conditions of the track<ref>Matsunaga (2000), pp. 20-22</ref>. Yutaka Take, his jockey, also planned to have him run a great escape during the race as he replied in an interview before the race that he will "set a fast pace."<ref>"Remembrance: Silence Suzuka" pp. 16-17</ref>		On November 1st, Silence Suzuka entered the Tenno Sho (Autumn) for the second and final time, and he was a popular contender. As he was a popular pick, it was speculated by fans that he wouldn't lose unless there was an accident, and there was more focus on how Silence Suzuka would win rather than if he would lose to conditions of the track<ref>Matsunaga (2000), pp. 20-22</ref>. Yutaka Take, his jockey, also planned to have him run a great escape during the race as he replied in an interview before the race that he will "set a fast pace."<ref>"Remembrance: Silence Suzuka" pp. 16-17</ref>

	During the race, Silence Suzuka was in the lead by ten lengths after passing the 1,000 meters mark, and he continued to accelerate at top speed. However, when he passed the zelkova tree at the fourth corner, he suddenly shattered the bone in his left foreleg. Because of this, he began to slow down while keeping his jockey, Yutaka Take, safe before coming to a stop. Silence Suzuka was then transported off of the track, but the injury was deemed so severe that Silence Suzuka had to be euthanized. It was later found out that Silence Suzuka had far surpassed the limits of his body, and his bones in particular had reached their maximum<ref>The Horses Who Became Stars, p.16</ref>.		During the race, Silence Suzuka was in the lead by ten lengths after passing the 1,000 meters mark with a blistering pace of 57,4 seconds, and he continued to accelerate at top speed. However, when he passed the zelkova tree at the fourth corner, he suddenly shattered the bone in his left foreleg. Because of this, he began to slow down while keeping his jockey, Yutaka Take, safe before coming to a stop. Silence Suzuka was then transported off of the track, but the injury was deemed so severe that Silence Suzuka had to be euthanized. It was later found out that Silence Suzuka had far surpassed the limits of his body, and his bones in particular had reached their maximum<ref>The Horses Who Became Stars, p.16</ref>.

	Yutaka Take was heavily affected by Silence Suzuka's death, to the point where he even began to drink heavily in a depressed state<ref>https://www.news-postseven.com/archives/20131128_228820.html?DETAIL&PAGE=2</ref>. In a later interview, he stated that he believed Silence Suzuka was protecting him during the race, as he didn't fall even after a catastrophic fracture. He states that he thinks about him often and he wished that he could've raced with him for longer.		Yutaka Take was heavily affected by Silence Suzuka's death, to the point where he even began to drink heavily in a depressed state<ref>https://www.news-postseven.com/archives/20131128_228820.html?DETAIL&PAGE=2</ref>. In a later interview, he stated that he believed Silence Suzuka was protecting him during the race, as he didn't fall even after a catastrophic fracture. He states that he thinks about him often and he wished that he could've raced with him for longer.

	After his death, a tomb was built for him at Inahara Farm, where his mane and horseshoes were also placed. He was also awarded the JRA Special Award the same year of his death, and he became the third horse after Ten Point and [[IRL:Rice Shower\|Rice Shower]] to receive the award posthumously.		After his death, a tomb was built for him at Inahara Farm, where his mane and horseshoes were also placed. He was also awarded the JRA Special Award the same year of his death, and he became the third horse after Ten Point and [[IRL:Rice Shower\|Rice Shower]] to receive the award posthumously.

	== Honors ==		== Honors ==
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	** On the day of the Tenno Sho (Autumn) in 1998, at the same race that Suzuka got euthanized after the injury, Mika Häkkinen, a Finnish Formula 1 driver, won the Japanese Grand Prix, with it winning his first of 2 Formula 1 World Driver's Championships for McLaren.		** On the day of the Tenno Sho (Autumn) in 1998, at the same race that Suzuka got euthanized after the injury, Mika Häkkinen, a Finnish Formula 1 driver, won the Japanese Grand Prix, with it winning his first of 2 Formula 1 World Driver's Championships for McLaren.
	* Silence Suzuka had a habit of walking to the left in circles. When his groom tried hanging a tatami mat in his stable to stop him, it made Silence Suzuka stressed, and he lost the Mile Championship.		* Silence Suzuka had a habit of walking to the left in circles. When his groom tried hanging a tatami mat in his stable to stop him, it made Silence Suzuka stressed, and he lost the Mile Championship.
	* In the 2022 Tenno Sho (Autumn), Panthalassa ran a huge lead just like Suzuka did back in 1998. Though he lost to Equinox on the last few meters before the finish line, he garnered a lot of attention and fans called him "Reiwa's Silence Suzuka" - saying that this is what could possibly happen if Silence Suzuka's tragedy never happened. Prior to that nickname, Panthalassa's prior nickname was "Reiwa's [[IRL:Twin Turbo\|Twin Turbo]]".		* In the 2022 Tenno Sho (Autumn), Panthalassa ran a huge lead just like Suzuka did back in 1998 and achieved the same 57,4 seconds upon reaching the 1,000 meters mark. Though he lost to Equinox on the last few meters before the finish line, he garnered a lot of attention and fans called him "Reiwa's Silence Suzuka" - saying that this is what could possibly happen if Silence Suzuka's tragedy never happened. Prior to that nickname, Panthalassa's prior nickname was "Reiwa's [[IRL:Twin Turbo\|Twin Turbo]]".
	* In the present days, Silence Suzuka's name was used as a criterion for horses that use the Runaway running style alongside Twin Turbo by horse-racing fans.		* In the present days, Silence Suzuka's name was used as a criterion for horses that use the Runaway running style alongside Twin Turbo by horse-racing fans.
	** If a frontrunning horse was able to finish the race without losing speed (even when they get overtaken), they will be compared to Silence Suzuka. If they lose speed, they will be compared to Twin Turbo instead.		** If a frontrunning horse was able to finish the race without losing speed (even when they get overtaken), they will be compared to Silence Suzuka. If they lose speed, they will be compared to Twin Turbo instead.
			* Since Silence Suzuka's death, no other horses who participated in the Tenno Sho (Autumn) managed to reach 57,4 seconds or lower upon passing the 1,000 meters mark, which somewhat became a jinx for those who tried to reach that face pace would suffer the same fate Suzuka did until Panthalassa mimicked the same feat without injuring himself.

	== Notes ==		== Notes ==