IRL:Victoire Pisa - Revision history

Manikin at 01:37, 22 May 2026

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	\| races = Satsuki Sho (2010)<br>Arima Kinen (2010)<br>Dubai World Cup (2011)\|float: right; margin: 10px;		\| races =Radio Nikkei Hai (2010)<br>Yayoi Sho (2010)<br>Satsuki Sho (2010)<br>Arima Kinen (2010)<br>Nakayama Kinen (2011)<br>Dubai World Cup (2011)\|float: right; margin: 10px;
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	'''{{PAGENAME}}''' is a Japanese racehorse that was active from 2009 to 2011. He notably became the first Japanese-bred and trained racehorse to win the Dubai World Cup in 2011.		'''{{PAGENAME}}''' is a Japanese racehorse that was active from 2009 to 2011. He notably became the first Japanese-bred and trained racehorse to win the Dubai World Cup in 2011.
	~~[[Category:Incomplete Horse Page]] <!--Remove this when all information is filled out!-->~~

	== Name Origin ==		== Name Origin ==
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	=== 2-year-old season (2009) ===		=== 2-year-old season (2009) ===
			After coming in second in his debut race, Victoire Pisa finally broke his maiden on November 7th, 2009. At the end of the month, he won the ungraded Kyoto Nisai Stakes. His first graded victory came a month later, winning the Hopeful Stakes (then called the Radio Nikkei Hai Nisai Stakes and classified as a G3) on December 26th.

	After coming in second in his debut race, Victoire Pisa finally broke his maiden on November 7th, 2009. At the end of the month, he won the ungraded Kyoto Nisai Stakes. His first graded victory came a month later, winning the Hopeful Stakes (then called the Radio Nikkei Hai Nisai Stakes and classified as a G3) on December 26th.
	=== 3-year-old season (2010) ===		=== 3-year-old season (2010) ===

	Victoire Pisa continued his win streak into the new season with victories in the G2 Yayoi Sho and G1 Satsuki Sho. This streak was finally broken in the Japanese Derby, where he finished 3rd behind [[IRL:Eishin Flash\|Eishin Flash]] and [[IRL:Rose Kingdom\|Rose Kingdom]].		Victoire Pisa continued his win streak into the new season with victories in the G2 Yayoi Sho and G1 Satsuki Sho. This streak was finally broken in the Japanese Derby, where he finished 3rd behind [[IRL:Eishin Flash\|Eishin Flash]] and [[IRL:Rose Kingdom\|Rose Kingdom]].

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	However, due to a series of leg injuries sustained during his second trip to France, he failed to achieve this level of success once more by the end of the year. His worst placement occurred in his next recorded race, placing 13th in the 2011 Japan Cup. His retirement was announced a few days after the 2011 Arima Kinen, in which he placed 8th.<ref>https://archive.ph/20130201075904/http://www.racingpost.com/news/horse-racing/japan-world-cup-winner-victoire-pisa-retired/968802/%23newsArchiveTabs=last7DaysNews</ref>		However, due to a series of leg injuries sustained during his second trip to France, he failed to achieve this level of success once more by the end of the year. His worst placement occurred in his next recorded race, placing 13th in the 2011 Japan Cup. His retirement was announced a few days after the 2011 Arima Kinen, in which he placed 8th.<ref>https://archive.ph/20130201075904/http://www.racingpost.com/news/horse-racing/japan-world-cup-winner-victoire-pisa-retired/968802/%23newsArchiveTabs=last7DaysNews</ref>

	===Retirement===		==Retirement and Breeding Career==
	A retirement ceremony for Victoire Pisa was held on January 15th, 2012<ref>https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gpdu3KvVEdc</ref>.		A retirement ceremony for Victoire Pisa was held on January 15th, 2012<ref>https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gpdu3KvVEdc</ref>.

Meisho Wok Hei: Fixed the earnings currency order

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	\| trainer = Katsuhiko Sumii		\| trainer = Katsuhiko Sumii
	\| record = 15: 8-1-2		\| record = 15: 8-1-2
	\| earnings = ~~JPY~~ 1,085,045,000		\| earnings = 1,085,045,000 JPY
	\| image_main = IRLVictoirePisa.jpeg		\| image_main = IRLVictoirePisa.jpeg
	\| image_silk = Ichikawasilks.png		\| image_silk = Ichikawasilks.png
	\| races = Satsuki Sho (2010)<br>Arima Kinen (2010)<br>Dubai World Cup (2011)		\| races = Satsuki Sho (2010)<br>Arima Kinen (2010)<br>Dubai World Cup (2011)\|float: right; margin: 10px;
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Suirob2005: Minor fixes with wording (also added a citation that contains the retirement ceremony footage)

2026-04-06T21:09:53Z

Minor fixes with wording (also added a citation that contains the retirement ceremony footage)

HeXa: Fixed Typo (Victoria; Victoire)

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Fixed Typo (Victoria; Victoire)

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	=== 4 Year Old (2011) ===		=== 4 Year Old (2011) ===
	After his victory in the Nakayama Kinen, Victoire Pisa would contest the G1 Dubai World Cup. While this would be his first race off a turf track, Japanese horses had seen success on the newly built Meydan Racecourse in Dubai, with [[IRL:Red Desire\|Red Desire]] winning the G2 Al Maktoum Challenge Round 3 in 2010. At the time, the track used an all weather synthetic tapeta surface that was suitable for turf horses to adapt to. ~~Victoria~~ Pisa would leave Japan along with Buena Vista, [[IRL:Transcend\|Transcend]] and [[IRL:Rulership\|Rulership]] enroute to the UAE on March 10th.		After his victory in the Nakayama Kinen, Victoire Pisa would contest the G1 Dubai World Cup. While this would be his first race off a turf track, Japanese horses had seen success on the newly built Meydan Racecourse in Dubai, with [[IRL:Red Desire\|Red Desire]] winning the G2 Al Maktoum Challenge Round 3 in 2010. At the time, the track used an all weather synthetic tapeta surface that was suitable for turf horses to adapt to. Victoire Pisa would leave Japan along with Buena Vista, [[IRL:Transcend\|Transcend]] and [[IRL:Rulership\|Rulership]] enroute to the UAE on March 10th.

	'''The following section includes information about the 2011 Tohoku earthquake disaster.'''		'''The following section includes information about the 2011 Tohoku earthquake disaster.'''

Manikin at 14:10, 18 March 2026

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	Victoire Pisa would continue his win streak into the new season with victories in the G2 Yayoi Sho and G1 Satsuki Sho. This streak was finally broken in the Japanese Derby, where he would finish 3rd behind [[IRL:Eishin Flash\|Eishin Flash]] and [[IRL:Rose Kingdom\|Rose Kingdom]].		Victoire Pisa would continue his win streak into the new season with victories in the G2 Yayoi Sho and G1 Satsuki Sho. This streak was finally broken in the Japanese Derby, where he would finish 3rd behind [[IRL:Eishin Flash\|Eishin Flash]] and [[IRL:Rose Kingdom\|Rose Kingdom]].

	He would travel to Europe soon after to participate in two French races: the G2 Prix Niel, in which he placed 4th, and the G1 Prix de l'Arc de Triomphe, where he was 7th.		He would travel to Europe soon after to participate in two French races: the G2 Prix Niel, in which he placed 4th, and the G1 Prix de l'Arc de Triomphe, where he was 7th while [[IRL:Nakayama Festa\|Nakayama Festa]] finished second, a nose after the winner Workforce.

	His first race back in Japan would be his first attempt at the Japan Cup. In a controversial finish, Victoire Pisa would come 3rd behind Rose Kingdom and [[IRL:Buena Vista\|Buena Vista]], who was subsequently demoted to 2nd place due to interference in the final straight.		His first race back in Japan would be his first attempt at the Japan Cup. In a controversial finish, Victoire Pisa would come 3rd behind Rose Kingdom and [[IRL:Buena Vista\|Buena Vista]], who was subsequently demoted to 2nd place due to interference in the final straight.

	He would cap off the year with his first attempt at the Arima Kinen, where he would once again clash with Buena Vista. The race came down to the final straight, with Victoire Pisa winning by a nose.		He would cap off the year with his first attempt at the Arima Kinen, where he would once again clash with Buena Vista. The race came down to the final straight, with Victoire Pisa winning by a nose.

	=== 4 Year Old (2011) ===		=== 4 Year Old (2011) ===
	After his victory in the Nakayama Kinen, Victoire Pisa would contest the G1 Dubai World Cup. While this would be his first race off a turf track, Japanese horses had seen success on the newly built Meydan Racecourse in Dubai, with [[IRL:Red Desire\|Red Desire]] winning the G2 Al Maktoum Challenge Round 3 in 2010. At the time, the track used an all weather synthetic tapeta surface that was suitable for turf horses to adapt to. Victoria Pisa would leave Japan along with Buena Vista, [[IRL:Transcend\|Transcend]] and [[IRL:Rulership\|Rulership]] enroute to the UAE on March 10th.		After his victory in the Nakayama Kinen, Victoire Pisa would contest the G1 Dubai World Cup. While this would be his first race off a turf track, Japanese horses had seen success on the newly built Meydan Racecourse in Dubai, with [[IRL:Red Desire\|Red Desire]] winning the G2 Al Maktoum Challenge Round 3 in 2010. At the time, the track used an all weather synthetic tapeta surface that was suitable for turf horses to adapt to. Victoria Pisa would leave Japan along with Buena Vista, [[IRL:Transcend\|Transcend]] and [[IRL:Rulership\|Rulership]] enroute to the UAE on March 10th.
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	In 2017, he was transferred to the Breeders Stallion Station. He was sold to the Turkish Jockey Club in 2020.<ref>https://web.archive.org/web/20201222131609/https://www.tjk.org/TR/YarisSever/News/Page/37138 (In Turkish)</ref>		In 2017, he was transferred to the Breeders Stallion Station. He was sold to the Turkish Jockey Club in 2020.<ref>https://web.archive.org/web/20201222131609/https://www.tjk.org/TR/YarisSever/News/Page/37138 (In Turkish)</ref>

	== Honors ==		== Honors ==

	* JRA Award for Best 3 Year Old Colt (2010)		* JRA Award for Best 3 Year Old Colt (2010)

	* JRA Award for Best Older Male Horse (2011)		* JRA Award for Best Older Male Horse (2011)

DragonOfAtlantis at 02:58, 10 March 2026

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	Victoire Pisa would continue his win streak into the new season with victories in the G2 Yayoi Sho and G1 Satsuki Sho. This streak was finally broken in the Japanese Derby, where he would finish 3rd behind [[IRL:Eishin Flash\|Eishin Flash]] and [[IRL:Rose Kingdom\|Rose Kingdom]].		Victoire Pisa would continue his win streak into the new season with victories in the G2 Yayoi Sho and G1 Satsuki Sho. This streak was finally broken in the Japanese Derby, where he would finish 3rd behind [[IRL:Eishin Flash\|Eishin Flash]] and [[IRL:Rose Kingdom\|Rose Kingdom]].

	He would travel to Europe soon after to participate in two French races: the G2 Prix Niel, in which he placed 4th, and the G1 Prix de L'~~arc~~ de Triomphe, where he was 7th.		He would travel to Europe soon after to participate in two French races: the G2 Prix Niel, in which he placed 4th, and the G1 Prix de l'Arc de Triomphe, where he was 7th.

	His first race back in Japan would be his first attempt at the Japan Cup. In a controversial finish, Victoire Pisa would come 3rd behind Rose Kingdom and [[IRL:Buena Vista\|Buena Vista]], who was subsequently demoted to 2nd place due to interference in the final straight.		His first race back in Japan would be his first attempt at the Japan Cup. In a controversial finish, Victoire Pisa would come 3rd behind Rose Kingdom and [[IRL:Buena Vista\|Buena Vista]], who was subsequently demoted to 2nd place due to interference in the final straight.

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Honors

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	== Honors ==		== Honors ==

	~~'''~~JRA Award for Best 3 Year Old Colt~~'''~~ (2010)		* JRA Award for Best 3 Year Old Colt (2010)

	~~'''~~JRA Award for Best Older Male Horse~~'''~~ (2011)		* JRA Award for Best Older Male Horse (2011)

	== Relationships ==		== Relationships ==

Mayceia: /* 4 Year Old (2011) */The synthetic track was replaced in 2015

2026-02-23T23:34:09Z

4 Year Old (2011): The synthetic track was replaced in 2015

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	He would cap off the year with his first attempt at the Arima Kinen, where he would once again clash with Buena Vista. The race came down to the final straight, with Victoire Pisa winning by a nose.		He would cap off the year with his first attempt at the Arima Kinen, where he would once again clash with Buena Vista. The race came down to the final straight, with Victoire Pisa winning by a nose.
	=== 4 Year Old (2011) ===		=== 4 Year Old (2011) ===
	After his victory in the Nakayama Kinen, Victoire Pisa would contest the G1 Dubai World Cup. While this would be his first race off a turf track, Japanese horses ~~have~~ seen success on the newly built Meydan Racecourse in Dubai, with [[IRL:Red Desire\|Red Desire]] winning the G2 Al Maktoum Challenge Round 3 in 2010. ~~The~~ track ~~uses~~ an all weather synthetic tapeta surface, that is suitable for turf horses to adapt to. Victoria Pisa would leave Japan along with Buena Vista, [[IRL:Transcend\|Transcend]] and [[IRL:Rulership\|Rulership]] enroute to the UAE on March 10th.		After his victory in the Nakayama Kinen, Victoire Pisa would contest the G1 Dubai World Cup. While this would be his first race off a turf track, Japanese horses had seen success on the newly built Meydan Racecourse in Dubai, with [[IRL:Red Desire\|Red Desire]] winning the G2 Al Maktoum Challenge Round 3 in 2010. At the time, the track used an all weather synthetic tapeta surface that was suitable for turf horses to adapt to. Victoria Pisa would leave Japan along with Buena Vista, [[IRL:Transcend\|Transcend]] and [[IRL:Rulership\|Rulership]] enroute to the UAE on March 10th.

	'''The following section includes information about the 2011 Tohoku earthquake disaster.'''		'''The following section includes information about the 2011 Tohoku earthquake disaster.'''

DragonOfAtlantis at 23:14, 23 February 2026

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	He would cap off the year with his first attempt at the Arima Kinen, where he would once again clash with Buena Vista. The race came down to the final straight, with Victoire Pisa winning by a nose.		He would cap off the year with his first attempt at the Arima Kinen, where he would once again clash with Buena Vista. The race came down to the final straight, with Victoire Pisa winning by a nose.
	=== 4 Year Old (2011) ===		=== 4 Year Old (2011) ===
	After his victory in the Nakayama Kinen, Victoire Pisa would contest the G1 Dubai World Cup. While this would be his first race off a turf track, Japanese horses have seen success on the newly built Meydan Racecourse in Dubai, with [[Red Desire]] winning the G2 Al Maktoum Challenge Round 3 in 2010. The track uses an all weather synthetic tapeta surface, that is suitable for turf horses to adapt to. Victoria Pisa would leave Japan along with [[Buena Vista]], [[Transcend]] and [[Rulership]] enroute to the UAE on March 10th.		After his victory in the Nakayama Kinen, Victoire Pisa would contest the G1 Dubai World Cup. While this would be his first race off a turf track, Japanese horses have seen success on the newly built Meydan Racecourse in Dubai, with [[IRL:Red Desire\|Red Desire]] winning the G2 Al Maktoum Challenge Round 3 in 2010. The track uses an all weather synthetic tapeta surface, that is suitable for turf horses to adapt to. Victoria Pisa would leave Japan along with Buena Vista, [[IRL:Transcend\|Transcend]] and [[IRL:Rulership\|Rulership]] enroute to the UAE on March 10th.

	'''The following section includes information about the 2011 Tohoku earthquake disaster.'''		'''The following section includes information about the 2011 Tohoku earthquake disaster.'''
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	=== Relatives ===		=== Relatives ===

	* [[Neo Universe]] - Father		* [[IRL:Neo Universe\|Neo Universe]] - Father

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

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	He would cap off the year with his first attempt at the Arima Kinen, where he would once again clash with Buena Vista. The race came down to the final straight, with Victoire Pisa winning by a nose.		He would cap off the year with his first attempt at the Arima Kinen, where he would once again clash with Buena Vista. The race came down to the final straight, with Victoire Pisa winning by a nose.
	=== 4 Year Old (2011) ===		=== 4 Year Old (2011) ===
			After his victory in the Nakayama Kinen, Victoire Pisa would contest the G1 Dubai World Cup. While this would be his first race off a turf track, Japanese horses have seen success on the newly built Meydan Racecourse in Dubai, with [[Red Desire]] winning the G2 Al Maktoum Challenge Round 3 in 2010. The track uses an all weather synthetic tapeta surface, that is suitable for turf horses to adapt to. Victoria Pisa would leave Japan along with [[Buena Vista]], [[Transcend]] and [[Rulership]] enroute to the UAE on March 10th.

	~~Victoire Pisa~~'~~s most notable win~~ would be the ~~G1 Dubai World Cup~~, ~~held on March 26th~~. ~~Besides being~~ the ~~first~~ Japan~~-based horse to win this race~~, ~~his win was extremely uplifting for~~ the ~~nation~~, ~~as it came only two weeks~~ after the ~~devastating Tōhoku earthquake~~ and ~~tsunami that occurred~~ on ~~March 11th, 2011~~.<ref>~~http~~://~~news.bbc~~.co.uk/~~sport2~~/hi/~~other_sports~~/~~horse_racing/9437297.stm~~</ref>		'''The following section includes information about the 2011 Tohoku earthquake disaster.'''
			[[File:HOPEshirt2011.jpg\|thumbnail\|The shirt worn by Japanese trainers and staff in Dubai, in the aftermath of the Great East Japan Earthquake Disaster.<ref>https://www.asahi.com/special/10005/TKY201103170460.html</ref>]]
			A day after leaving Japan, the country would be struck by a 9.1 magnitude earthquake, east of the Oshika Peninsula of the Tōhoku region, with a tsunami resulting shortly after. The event would become known as the ''Great East Japan Earthquake Disaster''. Miyagi, one of the prefectures heavily affected in the disaster, is home of the Yamamoto Training Center, where Victoire Pisa was stabled after running in the Arima Kinen. Several staff members that accompanied him to Dubai had left family members in Miyagi. Chiba Prefecture, home of Nakayama Racecourse and where Victoire Pisa won the 2010 Satsuki Sho, suffered significant damage on both the track and grandstand.<ref>https://www.bloodhorse.com/horse-racing/articles/137408/jra-reports-farms-ok-but-tracks-damaged</ref> While in Dubai, Japanese connections and members of the press wore polo shirts that had the Japanese flag and the word "HOPE" on the right sleeve. Many caretaker and assistants of the Japanese horses in Dubai continued to work in preparation for the Dubai World Cup Festival on March 26th.

	However, due to a series of leg injuries sustained during his second trip to France, he would fail to achieve this level of success once more by the end of the year. His worst placement would occur in his next recorded race, placing 13th in the 2011 Japan Cup. His retirement was announced a few days after the 2011 Arima Kinen, in which he placed 8th.<ref>https://archive.ph/20130201075904/http://www.racingpost.com/news/horse-racing/japan-world-cup-winner-victoire-pisa-retired/968802/%23newsArchiveTabs=last7DaysNews</ref>		However, due to a series of leg injuries sustained during his second trip to France, he would fail to achieve this level of success once more by the end of the year. His worst placement would occur in his next recorded race, placing 13th in the 2011 Japan Cup. His retirement was announced a few days after the 2011 Arima Kinen, in which he placed 8th.<ref>https://archive.ph/20130201075904/http://www.racingpost.com/news/horse-racing/japan-world-cup-winner-victoire-pisa-retired/968802/%23newsArchiveTabs=last7DaysNews</ref>

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

	=== 2 ~~Year Old~~ (2009) ===		=== 2-year-old season (2009) ===

	After coming in second in his debut race, Victoire Pisa ~~would~~ finally ~~break~~ his maiden on November 7th, 2009. At the end of the month, he won the ungraded Kyoto Nisai Stakes. His first graded victory ~~would come~~ a month later, winning the Hopeful Stakes (then called the Radio Nikkei Hai Nisai Stakes and classified as a G3) on December 26th.		After coming in second in his debut race, Victoire Pisa finally broke his maiden on November 7th, 2009. At the end of the month, he won the ungraded Kyoto Nisai Stakes. His first graded victory came a month later, winning the Hopeful Stakes (then called the Radio Nikkei Hai Nisai Stakes and classified as a G3) on December 26th.
	=== 3 ~~Year Old~~ (2010) ===		=== 3-year-old season (2010) ===

	Victoire Pisa ~~would continue~~ his win streak into the new season with victories in the G2 Yayoi Sho and G1 Satsuki Sho. This streak was finally broken in the Japanese Derby, where he ~~would finish~~ 3rd behind [[IRL:Eishin Flash\|Eishin Flash]] and [[IRL:Rose Kingdom\|Rose Kingdom]].		Victoire Pisa continued his win streak into the new season with victories in the G2 Yayoi Sho and G1 Satsuki Sho. This streak was finally broken in the Japanese Derby, where he finished 3rd behind [[IRL:Eishin Flash\|Eishin Flash]] and [[IRL:Rose Kingdom\|Rose Kingdom]].

	He ~~would travel~~ to Europe soon after to participate in two French races: the G2 Prix Niel, in which he placed 4th, and the G1 Prix de l'Arc de Triomphe, where he was 7th while [[IRL:Nakayama Festa\|Nakayama Festa]] finished second, a nose after the winner Workforce.		He traveled to Europe soon after to participate in two French races: the G2 Prix Niel, in which he placed 4th, and the G1 Prix de l'Arc de Triomphe, where he was 7th while [[IRL:Nakayama Festa\|Nakayama Festa]] finished second, a nose after the winner Workforce.

	His first race back in Japan ~~would be~~ his first attempt at the Japan Cup. In a controversial finish, Victoire Pisa ~~would come~~ 3rd behind Rose Kingdom and [[IRL:Buena Vista\|Buena Vista]], who was subsequently demoted to 2nd place due to interference in the final straight.		His first race back in Japan was his first attempt at the Japan Cup. In a controversial finish, Victoire Pisa came 3rd behind Rose Kingdom and [[IRL:Buena Vista\|Buena Vista]], who was subsequently demoted to 2nd place due to interference in the final straight.

	He ~~would cap~~ off the year with his first attempt at the Arima Kinen, where he ~~would~~ once again ~~clash~~ with Buena Vista. The race came down to the final straight, with Victoire Pisa winning by a nose.		He capped off the year with his first attempt at the Arima Kinen, where he once again clashed with Buena Vista. The race came down to the final straight, with Victoire Pisa winning by a nose.

	=== 4 ~~Year Old~~ (2011) ===		=== 4-year-old season (2011) ===
	After his victory in the Nakayama Kinen, Victoire Pisa ~~would contest~~ the G1 Dubai World Cup. While this ~~would be~~ his first race off a turf track, Japanese horses had seen success on the newly built Meydan Racecourse in Dubai, with [[IRL:Red Desire\|Red Desire]] winning the G2 Al Maktoum Challenge Round 3 in 2010. At the time, the track used an all weather synthetic tapeta surface that was suitable for turf horses to adapt to. Victoire Pisa ~~would leave~~ Japan along with Buena Vista, [[IRL:Transcend\|Transcend]] and [[IRL:Rulership\|Rulership]] enroute to the UAE on March 10th.		After his victory in the Nakayama Kinen, Victoire Pisa contested the G1 Dubai World Cup. While this was his first race off a turf track, Japanese horses had seen success on the newly built Meydan Racecourse in Dubai, with [[IRL:Red Desire\|Red Desire]] winning the G2 Al Maktoum Challenge Round 3 in 2010. At the time, the track used an all weather synthetic tapeta surface that was suitable for turf horses to adapt to. Victoire Pisa left Japan along with Buena Vista, [[IRL:Transcend\|Transcend]] and [[IRL:Rulership\|Rulership]] enroute to the UAE on March 10th.

	'''The following section includes information about the 2011 Tohoku earthquake disaster.'''		'''The following section includes information about the 2011 Tohoku earthquake disaster.'''
	[[File:HOPEshirt2011.jpg\|thumbnail\|The shirt worn by Japanese trainers and staff in Dubai, in the aftermath of the Great East Japan Earthquake Disaster.<ref>https://www.asahi.com/special/10005/TKY201103170460.html</ref>]]		[[File:HOPEshirt2011.jpg\|thumbnail\|The shirt worn by Japanese trainers and staff in Dubai, in the aftermath of the Great East Japan Earthquake Disaster.<ref>https://www.asahi.com/special/10005/TKY201103170460.html</ref>]]
	A day after leaving Japan, the country ~~would be~~ struck by a 9.1 magnitude earthquake, east of the Oshika Peninsula of the Tōhoku region, with a tsunami resulting shortly after. The event ~~would become~~ known as the ''Great East Japan Earthquake Disaster''. Miyagi, one of the prefectures heavily affected in the disaster, is home of the Yamamoto Training Center, where Victoire Pisa was stabled after running in the Arima Kinen. Several staff members that accompanied him to Dubai had left family members in Miyagi. Chiba Prefecture, home of Nakayama Racecourse and where Victoire Pisa won the 2010 Satsuki Sho, suffered significant damage on both the track and grandstand.<ref>https://www.bloodhorse.com/horse-racing/articles/137408/jra-reports-farms-ok-but-tracks-damaged</ref> While in Dubai, Japanese connections and members of the press wore polo shirts that had the Japanese flag and the word "HOPE" on the right sleeve. Many caretaker and assistants of the Japanese horses in Dubai continued to work in preparation for the Dubai World Cup Festival on March 26th.		A day after leaving Japan, the country was struck by a 9.1 magnitude earthquake, east of the Oshika Peninsula of the Tōhoku region, with a tsunami resulting shortly after. The event became known as the ''Great East Japan Earthquake Disaster''. Miyagi, one of the prefectures heavily affected in the disaster, is home of the Yamamoto Training Center, where Victoire Pisa was stabled after running in the Arima Kinen. Several staff members that accompanied him to Dubai had left family members in Miyagi. Chiba Prefecture, home of Nakayama Racecourse and where Victoire Pisa won the 2010 Satsuki Sho, suffered significant damage on both the track and grandstand.<ref>https://www.bloodhorse.com/horse-racing/articles/137408/jra-reports-farms-ok-but-tracks-damaged</ref> While in Dubai, Japanese connections and members of the press wore polo shirts that had the Japanese flag and the word "HOPE" on the right sleeve. Many caretaker and assistants of the Japanese horses in Dubai continued to work in preparation for the Dubai World Cup Festival on March 26th.

	However, due to a series of leg injuries sustained during his second trip to France, he ~~would fail~~ to achieve this level of success once more by the end of the year. His worst placement ~~would occur~~ in his next recorded race, placing 13th in the 2011 Japan Cup. His retirement was announced a few days after the 2011 Arima Kinen, in which he placed 8th.<ref>https://archive.ph/20130201075904/http://www.racingpost.com/news/horse-racing/japan-world-cup-winner-victoire-pisa-retired/968802/%23newsArchiveTabs=last7DaysNews</ref>		However, due to a series of leg injuries sustained during his second trip to France, he failed to achieve this level of success once more by the end of the year. His worst placement occurred in his next recorded race, placing 13th in the 2011 Japan Cup. His retirement was announced a few days after the 2011 Arima Kinen, in which he placed 8th.<ref>https://archive.ph/20130201075904/http://www.racingpost.com/news/horse-racing/japan-world-cup-winner-victoire-pisa-retired/968802/%23newsArchiveTabs=last7DaysNews</ref>

	===Retirement===		===Retirement===
	A retirement ceremony for Victoire Pisa was held on January 15th, 2012.		A retirement ceremony for Victoire Pisa was held on January 15th, 2012<ref>https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gpdu3KvVEdc</ref>.

	~~== Breeding Career ==~~
	After retirement, Victoire Pisa became a breeding stallion. He was first stationed at the Shadai Stallion Station, and his first crop of foals included future Oka Sho winner Jeweler. He is also the damsire of Panja Tower, an active racehorse who won the 2025 NHK Mile Cup.		After retirement, Victoire Pisa became a breeding stallion. He was first stationed at the Shadai Stallion Station, and his first crop of foals included future Oka Sho winner Jeweler. He is also the damsire of Panja Tower, an active racehorse who won the 2025 NHK Mile Cup.