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| Symboli Kris S | ||
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| シンボリクリスエス | ||
| Symboli Kris S. winning the 2002 Autumn Tenno Sho | ||
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| Romaji | Shinbori Kurisu Esu | |
| Foaled | January 22, 1999 | |
| Died | December 08, 2020 | |
| Sire | Kris S. | |
| Dam | Tee Kay | |
| Sex | Stallion | |
| Color | Dark Bay | |
| Trainer | Kazuo Fujisawa | |
| Race Record | 15: 8-2-4 | |
| Earnings | 984,724,000 JPY | |
| Major wins | ||
| Aoba Sho (2002) Kobe Shimbun Hai (2002) Arima Kinen (2002, 2003) Tenno Sho (Autumn) (2002, 2003) |
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Symboli Kris S was an American-bred, Japanese-trained racehorse that was active from 2001 to 2003. He won four G1s with several records and is regarded as the "fall champion". He was also a successful sire, with five of his children winning G1 races. He was also the first horse to win the Tenno Sho (Autumn) twice, and he currently holds the record for the widest winning gap at the Arima Kinen, which is nine lengths.
Name Origin
The origin of Symboli Kris S' name originates from his sire, Kris S, and the crown name "Symboli" from his breeder, Takahiro Wada.
Racing career
Two-year-old season (2001)
Symboli Kris S made his debut on October 13th, in a 1,600-meter turf race on Tokyo Racecourse. He won the race, but it was decided to have him take a break for a few months so his legs could properly recuperate. He only raced once in his two-year-old season.
Three-year-old season (2002)
On January 27th, he competed in the open-class Saintpaulia Sho, where he lost and placed 2nd. He went to lose two more open-class races, as he placed 3rd consecutively in the Yurikamome Sho on February 9th and an allowance race on March 10th. However, since foreign horses were now allowed to compete in Japanese classic races,[Note 1] Symboli Kris S competed in the Aoba Sho (G2) to gain priority entry for the Japanese Derby.
On April 27th, he was entered into the race, and he ran within the pack during the race. At the 200-meter mark, he began to accelerate and escape from the pack, and he won the race by two and a half lengths. With his first graded victory, Symboli Kris S was granted priority entry to the Japanese Derby on May 26th. While he fought hard in the stretch, he lost to Tanino Gimlet by a length, and he finished 2nd.
After spending the summer break at Fantast Club, he returned on September 22nd to challenge the Kobe Shimbun Hai (G2), where he found himself blocked. However, he found an opening at the final corner, and broke through. He won the race by two lengths, and then his team had to make a decision on whether to enter him into the Kikuka Sho or Tenno Sho (Autumn).[1] It was decided to have him compete in the Tenno Sho (Autumn), as Kazuo Fujisawa believed that he was strong enough to handle the race.
On October 27th, Symboli Kris S entered the Tenno Sho (Autumn). This field was stacked as there were numerous G1 winners present, such as Narita Top Road (1999 Kikuka Sho winner), Eishin Preston (1999 Asahi Hai Sansai Stakes,[Note 2] 2001 Hong Kong Mile, 2002 Hong Kong Queen Elizabeth II Cup winner), Air Shakur (2000 Satsuki Sho and Kikuka Sho winner), Agnes Flight (2000 Japanese Derby winner), T.M. Ocean (2000 Hanshin Himba Sansai Stakes,[Note 3] 2001 Oka Sho and Shuka Sho winner), and Dantsu Flame (2002 Takarazuka Kinen winner). In spite of the stacked field, Symboli Kris S found himself as the third favorite, with odds of 6.5.
Symboli Kris S ran within the pack throughout the race, and found himself blocked at first. At the final corner, T.M. Ocean began to break away, and widen the gap. However, Symboli Kris S caught up to her as Narita Top Road marked him from behind, and he won the race by three-quarters of a length. Earning his first G1 victory, he was then entered into the Japan Cup on November 24th. However, he suffered a late start, and was irritated by a horse nearby during the race.[2] Despite fighting hard in the stretch, he lost the race and placed 3rd.
His final race of the year was the Arima Kinen on December 22nd. Once again, Symboli Kris S was highly favored, as he was the 2nd favorite to Fine Motion, who won the Shuka Sho and Queen Elizabeth II Cup that year. During the race, Symboli Kris S ran through the pack in 5th-6th place, while Fine Motion was in a challenge with Tap Dance City, who was front-running and setting the pace. Waiting patiently, Symboli Kris S began to rapidly accelerate at the final straight, and overtook Tap Dance City by half a length. Not only did this mark Symboli Kris S' second G1 victory, he clocked in the fastest last three furlongs during the race, at a time of 34.6 seconds.
At the end of the year, Symboli Kris S was declared Japanese Horse of the Year, and he received the JRA Award for Best Three-Year-Old Colt.
Four-year-old season (2003)
For months, he took a long break until June came along. This was to prevent fatigue before the autumn season, since he was going to challenge the autumn G1 races again.[3]On June 29th, he returned to compete in the Takarazuka Kinen, his only race during the spring and summer season. During the race, he took the lead earlier than usual, but Hishi Miracle, the 6th favorite, surged past him and won the race, leaving Symboli Kris S in 5th place. This was his lowest placement in his career.
After months of rest, he challenged the Tenno Sho (Autumn) once again on November 2nd. Despite being at the outermost gate, he found his footing at the final corner of the race. He went into the inside, and began to accelerate. He won by one and a half lengths, and he not only attained his third G1 victory, he also became the first horse in history to win the Tenno Sho (Autumn) twice.
On November 30th, Symboli Kris S entered the Japan Cup for the second time. Despite attempting to catch up, he could not reach Tap Dance City, who won the race by a record nine lengths. As Symboli Kris S placed 3rd, there was still one race left. On December 28th, Symboli Kris S competed in the Arima Kinen for the second and final time, as it was announced that it would be his retirement race. Symboli Kris S settled within the pack, as Tap Dance City set a high pace throughout the race. As Tap Dance City began to tire out at the final corner, Symboli Kris S made his move, and he continued to widen the gap further and further. He won the race, and he attained his fourth and final G1 victory. In addition, he also set a record winning gap of nine lengths for the Arima Kinen, which has not yet been broken.
A retirement ceremony was held for him on December 28th, the same day as the Arima Kinen.[4] Symboli Kris S was then awarded Japanese Horse of the Year once again, and he received the JRA Award for Best Older Male Horse for his efforts throughout his career.
Retirement
Symboli Kris S retired to perform stud duty at Shadai Stallion Station in 2003. He sired numerous G1 winners throughout his time as a stallion. His son, Success Brocken, won the Japan Dirt Derby (Jpn1) 2008, and won the February Stakes and Tokyo Daishoten in 2009. His son, Alfredo, won the Asahi Hai Futurity Stakes in 2011. His son, Strong Return won the Yasuda Kinen in 2012. His son, Epiphaneia, won the Kikuka Sho in 2013, alongside the Japan Cup in 2014. His son, Le Vent Se Leve, won the Champions Cup in 2018.
He has also had success as a broodmare sire. His grandson, Rey de Oro, won the Japanese Derby in 2017. In 2021 alone, his granddaughter, Akai Ito, won the Queen Elizabeth II Cup, and his grandson Arctos won the Mile Championship Nambu Hai (Jpn1). His granddaughter, Songline, won the Yasuda Kinen twice in 2022 and 2023, and won the Victoria Mile in 2023.
On December 8th, 2020, he passed away at the age of 21.
Honors
- Japanese Horse of the Year (2002, 2003)
- JRA Award for Best Three-Year-Old Colt (2002)
- JRA Award for Best Older Male Horse (2003)
Relationships
Relatives
- Epiphaneia - Son
Race Records
| Date | Racecourse | Race | Grade | Distance | Gate | Odds | Fav. | Fin. | Time | Margin | Jockey | Winner (Runner-Up) | Other Umamusume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2001/10/13 | Tokyo | Two-Year-Old Newcomer | Maiden | T 1600m | 1 | 6.5 | 4 | 1 | 1:36.5 | -0.1 | Y.Okabe | (Asakusa Kininaru) | |
| 2002/01/27 | Tokyo | Saintpaulia Sho | Pre-OP | T 1800m | 14 | 3.6 | 2 | 2 | 1:53.3 | 0.1 | N.Yokoyama | Timeless World | |
| 2002/02/09 | Tokyo | Yurikamome Sho | Pre-OP | T 2400m | 16 | 1.7 | 1 | 3 | 2:30.8 | 0.2 | N.Yokoyama | Tokai Arrow | |
| 2002/03/10 | Nakayama | Three-Year-Old Pre-OP | Pre-OP | T 1800m | 9 | 1.8 | 1 | 3 | 1:48.0 | 0.6 | Y.Okabe | Meiner Liberty | |
| 2002/04/06 | Nakayama | Yamabuki Sho | Pre-OP | T 2200m | 15 | 2.8 | 2 | 1 | 2:14.3 | -0.3 | Y.Okabe | (Meiner Amundsen) | |
| 2002/04/27 | Tokyo | Aoba Sho | G2 | T 2400m | 3 | 2.2 | 1 | 1 | 2:26.4 | -0.4 | Y.Take | (Bamboo Juventus) | |
| 2002/05/26 | Tokyo | Tokyo Yushun (Japanese Derby) | G1 | T 2400m | 11 | 6.2 | 3 | 2 | 2:26.4 | 0.2 | Y.Okabe | Tanino Gimlet | Tanino Gimlet, No Reason |
| 2002/09/22 | Hanshin | Kobe Shimbun Hai | G2 | T 2000m | 9 | 2.1 | 1 | 1 | 1:59.1 | -0.4 | Y.Okabe | (No Reason) | No Reason, Hishi Miracle |
| 2002/10/27 | Nakayama | Tenno Sho (Autumn) | G1 | T 2000m | 8 | 6.5 | 3 | 1 | 1:58.5 | -0.1 | Y.Okabe | (Narita Top Road) | Narita Top Road, Air Shakur, Dantsu Flame |
| 2002/11/24 | Nakayama | Japan Cup | G1 | T 2200m | 7 | 3.4 | 1 | 3 | 2:12.3 | 0.1 | O.Peslier | Falbrav | Jungle Pocket, No Reason, Narita Top Road, Air Shakur |
| 2002/12/22 | Nakayama | Arima Kinen | G1 | T 2500m | 1 | 3.7 | 2 | 1 | 2:32.6 | -0.1 | O.Peslier | (Tap Dance City) | Tap Dance City, Narita Top Road, Fine Motion, No Reason, Jungle Pocket, Air Shakur, Hishi Miracle |
| 2003/06/29 | Hanshin | Takarazuka Kinen | G1 | T 2200m | 5 | 2.1 | 1 | 5 | 2:12.3 | 0.3 | K.Desormeaux | Hishi Miracle | Hishi Miracle, Tap Dance City, Neo Universe, Dantsu Flame, Agnes Digital |
| 2003/11/02 | Tokyo | Tenno Sho (Autumn) | G1 | T 2000m | 18 | 2.7 | 1 | 1 | 1:58.0 | -0.2 | O.Peslier | (Tsurumaru Boy) | Agnes Digital |
| 2003/11/30 | Tokyo | Japan Cup | G1 | T 2400m | 5 | 1.9 | 1 | 3 | 2:30.3 | 1.6 | O.Peslier | Tap Dance City | Tap Dance City, Neo Universe |
| 2003/12/28 | Nakayama | Arima Kinen | G1 | T 2500m | 12 | 2.6 | 1 | 1 | 2:30.5 | -1.5 | O.Peslier | (Lincoln) | Zenno Rob Roy, Tap Dance City, Agnes Digital |
Pedigree
| Sire Kris S. (USA) |
Roberto (USA) | Hail to Reason (USA) | Turn-to (IRE) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nothirdchance (USA) | |||
| Bramalea (USA) | Nashua (USA) | ||
| Rarelea (USA) | |||
| Sharp Queen (USA) | Princequillo (IRE) | Prince Rose (GB) | |
| Cosquilla (GB) | |||
| Bridgework (USA) | Occupy (USA) | ||
| Feale Bridge (GB) | |||
| Dam Tee Kay (USA) |
Gold Meridian (USA) | Seattle Slew (USA) | Bold Reasoning (USA) |
| My Charmer (USA) | |||
| Queen Louie (CAN) | Crimson Satan (USA) | ||
| Reagent (USA) | |||
| Tri Argo (USA) | Tri Jet (USA) | Jester (USA) | |
| Haze (USA) | |||
| Hail Proudly (USA) | Francis S. (USA) | ||
| Spanglet (USA), (Family: 8-h) |
Trivia
- Symboli Kris S and Deep Impact, the 2005 Triple Crown winner, were known to get along well in retirement. Deep Impact would also get quite distressed when Symboli Kris S wasn't around.[5]
- For the average horse, Symboli Kris S was known to be very large, as his highest weight was 540 kilograms during his career.
- Symboli Kris S' Tenno Sho (Autumn) in 2002 was held at Nakayama Racecourse instead of Tokyo Racecourse, due to the reconstruction of the track on the latter.