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	Vodka took a break during summer, where her first race of her autumn campaign was the Mainichi Okan, a race many expected her to win. She ran away in the race but was caught by Company in the final stretch, finishing a surprising 2nd. She went on to run in the Tenno Sho (Autumn), where she faced familiar rivals in Company and Deep Sky. However, she had a tough race, and failed to catch Company on the stretch, finishing the race in 3rd. The disappointing results in the Mainichi Okan and Tenno Sho (Autumn) resulted in her longtime jockey, Yutaka Take, from stepping down allowing the upcoming star jockey Christophe Lemaire to ride Vodka in her next race.		Vodka took a break during summer, where her first race of her autumn campaign was the Mainichi Okan, a race many expected her to win. She ran away in the race but was caught by Company in the final stretch, finishing a surprising 2nd. She went on to run in the Tenno Sho (Autumn), where she faced familiar rivals in Company and Deep Sky. However, she had a tough race, and failed to catch Company on the stretch, finishing the race in 3rd. The disappointing results in the Mainichi Okan and Tenno Sho (Autumn) resulted in her longtime jockey, Yutaka Take, from stepping down allowing the upcoming star jockey Christophe Lemaire to ride Vodka in her next race.

	Her next race was the Japan Cup where she was set to face an international field of horses. The main international rival ~~cmae~~ in as Conduit, an Irish horse that had won the King George VI and Queen Elizabeth Stakes and Breeders' Cup Turf that year. Vodka was considered a slight favorite in the race, having 3.6 odds. In the race, Vodka was able to take the lead in the final 400 meters, but was being chased down by [[IRL:Oken Bruce Lee\|Oken Bruce Lee]] resulting in a photo finish. It took 7 minutes to decide a winner, but Vodka was declared victorious by only a nose. Vodka had claimed her 7th G1 victory and tied the record for most G1 victories in the JRA, held by [[IRL:Symboli Rudolf\|Symboli Rudolf]], [[IRL:T.M. Opera O\|T.M. Opera O]] and Deep Impact, and was the first Japanese-trained filly to win the Japan Cup.		Her next race was the Japan Cup where she was set to face an international field of horses. The main international rival came in as Conduit, an Irish horse that had won the King George VI and Queen Elizabeth Stakes and Breeders' Cup Turf that year. Vodka was considered a slight favorite in the race, having 3.6 odds. In the race, Vodka was able to take the lead in the final 400 meters, but was being chased down by [[IRL:Oken Bruce Lee\|Oken Bruce Lee]] resulting in a photo finish. It took 7 minutes to decide a winner, but Vodka was declared victorious by only a nose. Vodka had claimed her 7th G1 victory and tied the record for most G1 victories in the JRA, held by [[IRL:Symboli Rudolf\|Symboli Rudolf]], [[IRL:T.M. Opera O\|T.M. Opera O]] and Deep Impact, and was the first Japanese-trained filly to win the Japan Cup.

	Vodka was once again awarded the JRA Horse of the Year and Best Female Horse 4 Years and Older. She is the first filly to be awarded Horse of the Year 2 years in a row, and the sixth horse ever in the history of the JRA.		Vodka was once again awarded the JRA Horse of the Year and Best Female Horse 4 Years and Older. She is the first filly to be awarded Horse of the Year 2 years in a row, and the sixth horse ever in the history of the JRA.

Manikin at 13:38, 2 June 2026

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	=== 4-year-old season (2008) ===		=== 4-year-old season (2008) ===
	[[File:Vodkascarlet2008.jpg\|300px\|thumb\|Vodka and Daiwa Scarlet in the 2008 ~~Autumn~~ Tenno Sho (Nikkan Sports)]]		[[File:Vodkascarlet2008.jpg\|300px\|thumb\|Vodka and Daiwa Scarlet in the 2008 Tenno Sho (Autumn) (Nikkan Sports)]]

	Vodka's losing streak continued into the beginning of 2008, placing 6th in the G2 Kyoto Kinen. She then traveled internationally, to run in the Dubai Duty Free<ref name=":0" group="Note">Renamed the Dubai Turf in 2015.</ref> at Nad Al Sheba Racecourse. Though she closed in late in race, she ended up placing 4th.		Vodka's losing streak continued into the beginning of 2008, placing 6th in the G2 Kyoto Kinen. She then traveled internationally, to run in the Dubai Duty Free<ref name=":0" group="Note">Renamed the Dubai Turf in 2015.</ref> at Nad Al Sheba Racecourse. Though she closed in late in race, she ended up placing 4th.
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	=== 5-year-old season (2009) ===		=== 5-year-old season (2009) ===
	Vodka began 2009 traveling to Dubai with the intent to race in the Dubai Duty Free<ref name=":0" group="Note" />. She ran in the G2 Jebel Hatta, a prep race at Meydan Racecourse, but finished with a disappointing 5th place. She still went on to run in the Dubai Duty Free but was unable to improve upon her last race finishing 7th.		Vodka began the year 2009 by traveling to Dubai with the intent to race in the Dubai Duty Free<ref name=":0" group="Note" />. She ran in the G2 Jebel Hatta, a prep race at Meydan Racecourse, but finished with a disappointing 5th place. She still went on to run in the Dubai Duty Free but was unable to improve upon her last race finishing 7th.

	Vodka returned to Japan to focus on a domestic campaign in the Spring, with her first race to be the Victoria Mile. She was the heavy favorite going into the race, having an overwhelming odds of 1.7. Vodka did not disappoint those odds, and won by a dominating 7 length margin. This was her 5th G1 victory, tying the record for most G1 victories by a filly at the time with [[IRL:Mejiro Dober\|Mejiro Dober]], and set the record for most prize money won by a filly, surpassing Air Groove and Hokuto Vega.		Vodka returned to Japan to focus on a domestic campaign in the Spring, with her first race to be the Victoria Mile. She was the heavy favorite going into the race, having an overwhelming odds of 1.7. Vodka did not disappoint those odds, and won by a dominating 7 length margin. This was her 5th G1 victory, tying the record for most G1 victories by a filly at the time with [[IRL:Mejiro Dober\|Mejiro Dober]], and set the record for most prize money won by a filly, surpassing Air Groove and Hokuto Vega.
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	Vodka took a break during summer, where her first race of her autumn campaign was the Mainichi Okan, a race many expected her to win. She ran away in the race but was caught by Company in the final stretch, finishing a surprising 2nd. She went on to run in the Tenno Sho (Autumn), where she faced familiar rivals in Company and Deep Sky. However, she had a tough race, and failed to catch Company on the stretch, finishing the race in 3rd. The disappointing results in the Mainichi Okan and Tenno Sho (Autumn) resulted in her longtime jockey, Yutaka Take, from stepping down allowing the upcoming star jockey Christophe Lemaire to ride Vodka in her next race.		Vodka took a break during summer, where her first race of her autumn campaign was the Mainichi Okan, a race many expected her to win. She ran away in the race but was caught by Company in the final stretch, finishing a surprising 2nd. She went on to run in the Tenno Sho (Autumn), where she faced familiar rivals in Company and Deep Sky. However, she had a tough race, and failed to catch Company on the stretch, finishing the race in 3rd. The disappointing results in the Mainichi Okan and Tenno Sho (Autumn) resulted in her longtime jockey, Yutaka Take, from stepping down allowing the upcoming star jockey Christophe Lemaire to ride Vodka in her next race.

	Her next race was the Japan Cup where she was set to face an international field of horses. The main international rival ~~would come~~ in as Conduit, an Irish horse that had won the King George VI and Queen Elizabeth Stakes and Breeders' Cup Turf that year. Vodka was considered a slight favorite in the race, having 3.6 odds. In the race, Vodka was able to take the lead in the final 400 meters, but was being chased down by Oken Bruce Lee resulting in a photo finish. It took 7 minutes to decide a winner, but Vodka was declared victorious by only a nose. Vodka had claimed her 7th G1 victory and tied the record for most G1 victories in the JRA, held by [[IRL:Symboli Rudolf\|Symboli Rudolf]], [[IRL:T.M. Opera O\|T.M. Opera O]] and Deep Impact, and was the first Japanese-trained filly to win the Japan Cup.		Her next race was the Japan Cup where she was set to face an international field of horses. The main international rival cmae in as Conduit, an Irish horse that had won the King George VI and Queen Elizabeth Stakes and Breeders' Cup Turf that year. Vodka was considered a slight favorite in the race, having 3.6 odds. In the race, Vodka was able to take the lead in the final 400 meters, but was being chased down by [[IRL:Oken Bruce Lee\|Oken Bruce Lee]] resulting in a photo finish. It took 7 minutes to decide a winner, but Vodka was declared victorious by only a nose. Vodka had claimed her 7th G1 victory and tied the record for most G1 victories in the JRA, held by [[IRL:Symboli Rudolf\|Symboli Rudolf]], [[IRL:T.M. Opera O\|T.M. Opera O]] and Deep Impact, and was the first Japanese-trained filly to win the Japan Cup.

	Vodka was once again awarded the JRA Horse of the Year and Best Female Horse 4 Years and Older. She is the first filly to be awarded Horse of the Year 2 years in a row, and the sixth horse ever in the history of the JRA.		Vodka was once again awarded the JRA Horse of the Year and Best Female Horse 4 Years and Older. She is the first filly to be awarded Horse of the Year 2 years in a row, and the sixth horse ever in the history of the JRA.
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	== Race Records ==		== Race Records ==
	Vodka is a decorated racemare and considered one of the greatest Japanese racehorses of all time, having won 7 Group 1 races including the 2007 Japanese Derby, becoming the first filly to win the race in 64 years. She earned the honors of JRA Horse Of the Year in 2008 and 2009 and was inducted into the JRA Hall of Fame in 2011.<ref>[https://www.jbis.jp/horse/0000801136/record/ "Race Records"]. JBIS. www.jbis.jp. Retrieved 31 December 2025.</ref>
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			\|name_jp=ウオッカ
			\|caption=Vodka winning the 2007 Japanese Derby
			\|name_ro=Uokka
			\|dob=2004-04-04
			\|dod=2019-04-01
			\|sire=[[Tanino Gimlet]]
			\|dam=Tanino Sister
			\|sex=Mare
			\|color=Bay
			\|trainer=[[wikipedia:Katsuhiko Sumii\|Katsuhiko Sumii]]
			\|record=26: 10-5-3
			\|earnings=1,333,565,800 JPY
			\|image_main=Vodka (horse).jpg
			\|image_silk=Taninosilks.png
			\|races=Hanshin Juvenile Fillies (2006)<br>Tulip Sho (2007)<br>Japanese Derby (2007)<br>Yasuda Kinen (2008, 2009)<br>Tenno Sho (Autumn) (2008)<br>Victoria Mile (2009)<br>Japan Cup (2009)
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	== Name Origin ==		== Name Origin ==
	A liquor name; the same as her father [[IRL:Tanino Gimlet\|Tanino Gimlet]]. Vodka is "stronger" than gimlet, and her owner chose not to include his crown name (Tanino) so as not to "thin" her strength. <ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20170518062754/http://www.asahi.com/special/kotoba/archive2015/danwa/2013051700007.html Asahi Shimbun Digital]</ref>		"Vodka" is a liquor name; the same as her father [[IRL:Tanino Gimlet\|Tanino Gimlet]]. Vodka is "stronger" than gimlet, and her owner chose not to include his crown name (Tanino) so as not to "thin" her strength. <ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20170518062754/http://www.asahi.com/special/kotoba/archive2015/danwa/2013051700007.html Asahi Shimbun Digital]</ref>

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

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	* Tanino Gimlet's victory at the 2002 Japanese Derby and Vodka's at the 2007 Japanese Derby makes them the only father-daughter duo to both win the race.		* Tanino Gimlet's victory at the 2002 Japanese Derby and Vodka's at the 2007 Japanese Derby makes them the only father-daughter duo to both win the race.
	* Racehorse Still I Rise is related to both Vodka and Daiwa Scarlet, with them being the filly's sire's dam and great-granddam respectively.<ref>[https://en.netkeiba.com/db/horse/ped/2023100991/ Still I Rise Pedigree]</ref>		* Racehorse Still I Rise is related to both Vodka and Daiwa Scarlet, with them being the filly's sire's dam and great-granddam respectively.<ref>[https://en.netkeiba.com/db/horse/ped/2023100991/ Still I Rise Pedigree]</ref>
			** Same with most other offspring from the two horses, Still I Rise did not achieve any notable results in races, coming in dead last in four out of six races she raced in prior to deregistration. In addition, she was too scrawny and had weak legs which meant she wasn't suited for racing.

	== Notes ==		== Notes ==

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	Vodka began her 3-year-old campaign winning the Elfin Stakes, followed by another win in the G3 Tulip Sho, where she would have her first race against her long time rival, Daiwa Scarlet. Her next start was the 2007 Oka Sho, where she lost to Daiwa Scarlet by 1 1/2 lengths.		Vodka began her 3-year-old campaign winning the Elfin Stakes, followed by another win in the G3 Tulip Sho, where she would have her first race against her long time rival, Daiwa Scarlet. Her next start was the 2007 Oka Sho, where she lost to Daiwa Scarlet by 1 1/2 lengths.

	The owner [[wikipedia: 谷水雄三\|Yuzo Tanimizu]], decided to enter Vodka into the ~~Japan~~ Derby as her next race, wanting her to achieve the same victory as her sire, Tanino Gimlet. Furthermore, trainer Katsuhiko Sumii believed that Vodka had the strength to race against older horses. She became the first filly to race in the Japanese Derby since Biwa Heidi in 1996. She went off as the 3rd popular horse, behind favorite Fusaichi Ho O and Satsuki Sho winner, Victory.		The owner [[wikipedia: 谷水雄三\|Yuzo Tanimizu]], decided to enter Vodka into the Japanese Derby as her next race, wanting her to achieve the same victory as her sire, Tanino Gimlet. Furthermore, trainer Katsuhiko Sumii believed that Vodka had the strength to race against older horses. She became the first filly to race in the Japanese Derby since Biwa Heidi in 1996. She went off as the 3rd popular horse, behind favorite Fusaichi Ho O and Satsuki Sho winner, Victory.

	In a shocking and historic result, Vodka ended up winning the Japanese Derby by 3 lengths, becoming the first filly to achieve victory in the race since [[wikipedia:Kurifuji\|Kurifuji]] in 1943.		In a shocking and historic result, Vodka ended up winning the Japanese Derby by 3 lengths, becoming the first filly to achieve victory in the race since [[wikipedia:Kurifuji\|Kurifuji]] in 1943.
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	After returning to Japan, Vodka entered the Victoria Mile, going in as a heavy favorite in the race. However, she failed to win the race being upset by Asian Wind, placing 2nd. This defeat marked a full year since Vodka's Japanese Derby victory. Vodka ran again 3 weeks later in the Yasuda Kinen, becoming the only Derby winner to enter the race since [[IRL:Sakura Chiyono O\|Sakura Chiyono O]] in 1989. Vodka ended up winning the race with ease, beating runner up Armada by 3 1/2 lengths. It was her first victory in over a year, and her 3rd G1 victory. She also became the 3rd filly ever to win the Yasuda Kinen, following [[IRL:Daiichi Ruby\|Daiichi Ruby]] in 1991 and [[IRL:North Flight\|North Flight]] in 1994.		After returning to Japan, Vodka entered the Victoria Mile, going in as a heavy favorite in the race. However, she failed to win the race being upset by Asian Wind, placing 2nd. This defeat marked a full year since Vodka's Japanese Derby victory. Vodka ran again 3 weeks later in the Yasuda Kinen, becoming the only Derby winner to enter the race since [[IRL:Sakura Chiyono O\|Sakura Chiyono O]] in 1989. Vodka ended up winning the race with ease, beating runner up Armada by 3 1/2 lengths. It was her first victory in over a year, and her 3rd G1 victory. She also became the 3rd filly ever to win the Yasuda Kinen, following [[IRL:Daiichi Ruby\|Daiichi Ruby]] in 1991 and [[IRL:North Flight\|North Flight]] in 1994.

	Vodka entered the Mainichi Okan as her first race in the fall season. Though she was a heavy favorite, she ended up losing to fellow rival Super Hornet by a head. Vodka raced again in November, entering a star-studded Autumn Tenno Sho. The field included the 2008 Japanese Derby and NHK Mile Cup winner Deep Sky, the 2006 Asahi Hai Futurity Stakes Dream Journey and her longtime rival and 3 G1 winner Daiwa Scarlet.		Vodka entered the Mainichi Okan as her first race in the fall season. Though she was a heavy favorite, she ended up losing to fellow rival Super Hornet by a head. Vodka raced again in November, entering a star-studded Autumn Tenno Sho. The field included the 2008 Japanese Derby and NHK Mile Cup winner Deep Sky, the 2006 Asahi Hai Futurity Stakes [[IRL:Dream Journey\|Dream Journey]] and her longtime rival and 3 G1 winner Daiwa Scarlet.

	The Tenno Sho (Autumn) ended up being a thriller and regarded as one of the greatest races in JRA history, as Vodka and Daiwa Scarlet ~~would cross~~ the finish line noses apart. It took 13 minutes for stewards to determine Vodka as the winner, beating Daiwa Scarlet by only 2 centimeters. Vodka ended off the year by running in the Japan Cup, and though leading in the final meters of the race, was caught eventually by the winner Screen Hero, finishing the race in 3rd.		The Tenno Sho (Autumn) ended up being a thriller and regarded as one of the greatest races in JRA history, as Vodka and Daiwa Scarlet crossed the finish line noses apart. It took 13 minutes for stewards to determine Vodka as the winner, beating Daiwa Scarlet by only 2 centimeters. Vodka ended off the year by running in the Japan Cup, and though leading in the final meters of the race, was caught eventually by the winner Screen Hero, finishing the race in 3rd.

	Vodka was be awarded the 2008 JRA Horse of the Year and Best Female Horse 4 Years and Older. This became the 2nd time that a filly was awarded the JRA Horse of Year award, following [[IRL:Air Groove\|Air Groove]] in 1997.		Vodka was awarded the 2008 JRA Horse of the Year and Best Female Horse 4 Years and Older. This became the 2nd time that a filly was awarded the JRA Horse of Year award, following [[IRL:Air Groove\|Air Groove]] in 1997.

	=== 5-year-old season (2009) ===		=== 5-year-old season (2009) ===
	Vodka began 2009 traveling to Dubai with the intent to race in the Dubai Duty Free<ref name=":0" group="Note" />. She ran in the G2 Jebel Hatta, a prep race at Meydan Racecourse, but ~~would finish~~ a disappointing 5th. She still went on to run in the Dubai Duty Free but was unable to improve upon her last race finishing 7th.		Vodka began 2009 traveling to Dubai with the intent to race in the Dubai Duty Free<ref name=":0" group="Note" />. She ran in the G2 Jebel Hatta, a prep race at Meydan Racecourse, but finished with a disappointing 5th place. She still went on to run in the Dubai Duty Free but was unable to improve upon her last race finishing 7th.

	Vodka returned ~~return~~ to Japan ~~focusing~~ on a domestic campaign in the Spring, with her first race to be the Victoria Mile. She was heavy favorite going into the race, having an overwhelming odds of 1.7. Vodka ~~would~~ not disappoint those odds, and won by a dominating 7 length ~~margins~~. This was her 5th G1 victory, tying the record for most G1 victories by a filly at the time with [[IRL:Mejiro Dober\|Mejiro Dober]], and set the record for most prize money won by a filly, surpassing Air Groove and Hokuto Vega.		Vodka returned to Japan to focus on a domestic campaign in the Spring, with her first race to be the Victoria Mile. She was the heavy favorite going into the race, having an overwhelming odds of 1.7. Vodka did not disappoint those odds, and won by a dominating 7 length margin. This was her 5th G1 victory, tying the record for most G1 victories by a filly at the time with [[IRL:Mejiro Dober\|Mejiro Dober]], and set the record for most prize money won by a filly, surpassing Air Groove and Hokuto Vega.

	Vodka's next race was be the Yasuda Kinen, where she aimed to set the record for most G1 wins by a filly, and just like her last race, was considered an overwhelming favorite in the race. During the race, Vodka was caught up in traffic on the final stretch, but was able to break through and catch Deep Sky in the final moment, claiming victory by 3/4 lengths. Vodka became the 2nd horse to achieve consecutive Yasuda Kinen victories, first achieved by [[IRL:Yamanin Zephyr\|Yamanin Zephyr]] in 1993. She had claimed her 6th G1 victory, and set the record for most G1 victories by a filly in the JRA.		Vodka's next race was the Yasuda Kinen, where she aimed to set the record for most G1 wins by a filly, and just like her last race, was considered an overwhelming favorite in the race. During the race, Vodka was caught up in traffic on the final stretch, but was able to break through and catch Deep Sky in the final moment, claiming victory by 3/4 lengths. Vodka became the 2nd horse to achieve consecutive Yasuda Kinen victories, first achieved by [[IRL:Yamanin Zephyr\|Yamanin Zephyr]] in 1993. She had claimed her 6th G1 victory, and set the record for most G1 victories by a filly in the JRA.

	Vodka took a break during summer, where her first race of her autumn campaign was be the Mainichi Okan, a race many expected her to win. She ran away in the race but was caught by Company in the final stretch, finishing a surprising 2nd. She went on to run in the Tenno Sho (Autumn), where she faced familiar rivals in Company and Deep Sky. However, she had a tough race, and failed to catch Company on the stretch, finishing the race in 3rd. The disappointing results in the Mainichi Okan and Tenno Sho (Autumn) resulted in her longtime jockey, Yutaka Take, from stepping down allowing upcoming star jockey Christophe Lemaire to ride Vodka in her next race.		Vodka took a break during summer, where her first race of her autumn campaign was the Mainichi Okan, a race many expected her to win. She ran away in the race but was caught by Company in the final stretch, finishing a surprising 2nd. She went on to run in the Tenno Sho (Autumn), where she faced familiar rivals in Company and Deep Sky. However, she had a tough race, and failed to catch Company on the stretch, finishing the race in 3rd. The disappointing results in the Mainichi Okan and Tenno Sho (Autumn) resulted in her longtime jockey, Yutaka Take, from stepping down allowing the upcoming star jockey Christophe Lemaire to ride Vodka in her next race.

	Her next race was the Japan Cup where she ~~would be~~ set to face an international field of horses. The main international rival would come in as Conduit, an Irish horse that had won the King George VI and Queen Elizabeth Stakes and Breeders Cup Turf that year. Vodka was considered a slight favorite in the race, having 3.6 odds. In the race, Vodka was able to take the lead in the final 400 meters, but was being chased down by Oken Bruce Lee resulting in a photo finish. It took 7 minutes to decide a winner, but Vodka was declared victorious by only a nose. Vodka had claimed her 7th G1 victory and tied the record for most G1 victories in the JRA, held by [[IRL:Symboli Rudolf\|Symboli Rudolf]], [[IRL:T.M. Opera O\|T.M. Opera O]] and Deep Impact, and was the first Japanese-trained filly to win the Japan Cup.		Her next race was the Japan Cup where she was set to face an international field of horses. The main international rival would come in as Conduit, an Irish horse that had won the King George VI and Queen Elizabeth Stakes and Breeders' Cup Turf that year. Vodka was considered a slight favorite in the race, having 3.6 odds. In the race, Vodka was able to take the lead in the final 400 meters, but was being chased down by Oken Bruce Lee resulting in a photo finish. It took 7 minutes to decide a winner, but Vodka was declared victorious by only a nose. Vodka had claimed her 7th G1 victory and tied the record for most G1 victories in the JRA, held by [[IRL:Symboli Rudolf\|Symboli Rudolf]], [[IRL:T.M. Opera O\|T.M. Opera O]] and Deep Impact, and was the first Japanese-trained filly to win the Japan Cup.

	Vodka was once again be awarded the JRA Horse of the Year and Best Female Horse 4 Years and Older. She is the first filly to be awarded Horse of the Year 2 years in a row, and the sixth horse ever in the history of the JRA.		Vodka was once again awarded the JRA Horse of the Year and Best Female Horse 4 Years and Older. She is the first filly to be awarded Horse of the Year 2 years in a row, and the sixth horse ever in the history of the JRA.

	===Retirement===		===Retirement===
	After the Japan Cup, it was discovered Vodka had developed a nosebleed during the race, and was suspended from racing in the JRA for a month, causing her to miss the Arima Kinen. Vodka's retirement was cancelled at the end of 2009, with the plan to retire after running in the Dubai World Cup. Vodka's first race of 2010 was the prep race G2 Maktoum Challenge ~~Round 3~~, but she finished in 8th place. After the race, Vodka had developed a second nosebleed, and the decision was made to retire her from racing.		After the Japan Cup, it was discovered Vodka had developed a nosebleed during the race, and was suspended from racing in the JRA for a month, causing her to miss the Arima Kinen. Vodka's retirement was cancelled at the end of 2009, with the plan to retire after running in the Dubai World Cup. Vodka's first race of 2010 was the prep race G2 Maktoum Challenge R3, but she finished in 8th place while [[IRL:Red Desire\|Red Desire]] finished in first place. After the race, Vodka had developed a second nosebleed, and the decision was made to retire her from racing.

	In 2011, Vodka was voted into the JRA Hall of Fame with a 84.4% majority vote. She became the 4th filly to be voted into the Hall of Fame, following Kurifuji, Tokitsukaze, and [[IRL:Mejiro Ramonu\|Mejiro Ramonu]].		In 2011, Vodka was voted into the JRA Hall of Fame with a 84.4% majority vote. She became the 4th filly to be voted into the Hall of Fame, following Kurifuji, Tokitsukaze, and [[IRL:Mejiro Ramonu\|Mejiro Ramonu]].

	==Breeding career==		== Breeding career and Death ==
	After her retirement, Vodka began her breeding career at Aga Khan Stud Giltown in Ireland. She was bred to Sea the Stars for 3 consecutive years, and other stallions including Frankel and Invincible Spirit. Her 3rd and 4th kid, Tanino Urban Sea and Tanino Frankel ~~would race~~ in Japan, with Tanino Frankel becoming a sire at Rex Stud in 2022.		[[File:Vodka_statue.jpg\|200px\|thumb\|Vodka statue outside of Tokyo Racecourse]]
			After her retirement, Vodka began her breeding career at Aga Khan Stud Giltown in Ireland. She was bred to Sea the Stars for 3 consecutive years, and other stallions including Frankel and Invincible Spirit. Her 3rd and 4th kid, Tanino Urban Sea and Tanino Frankel raced in Japan, with Tanino Frankel becoming a sire at Rex Stud in 2022.

	On February 23rd, 2019, Vodka was moved to a farm near Newmarket, England to mate with a stallion but had developed a fracture in her right hind leg. She was taken to a hospital for surgery but had developed laminitis in both hind legs. Vodka was then euthanized due to her injuries, and passed away on April 1st, 2019. Vodka was cremated and remains were given to her owner Yuzo Tanimizu. He divided her ashes, and her remains are buried on a private farm in Newmarket, in a grave under a cherry blossom tree. <ref>[https://news.yahoo.co.jp/expert/articles/b40163010b73ee6e8efab966b30f9d93a6504542 Yahoo! Japan] </ref>		On February 23rd, 2019, Vodka was moved to a farm near Newmarket, England to mate with a stallion but had developed a fracture in her right hind leg. She was taken to a hospital for surgery but had developed laminitis in both hind legs. Vodka was then euthanized due to her injuries, and passed away on April 1st, 2019. Vodka was cremated and remains were given to her owner Yuzo Tanimizu. He divided her ashes, and her remains are buried on a private farm in Newmarket, in a grave under a cherry blossom tree. <ref>[https://news.yahoo.co.jp/expert/articles/b40163010b73ee6e8efab966b30f9d93a6504542 Yahoo! Japan] </ref>

	~~== Honors ==~~
	~~[[File:Vodka_statue.jpg\|200px\|thumb\|Vodka statue outside of Tokyo Racecourse]]~~
	Including being inducted into the JRA Hall of Fame 2011, owner Yuzo Tanimizu donated a bronze state of Vodka at Tokyo Racecourse, celebrating her 6 G1 victories at the racetrack. The statue was unveiled April 23rd, 2014, in a rose garden near Tokyo Racecourse. <ref> [https://news.netkeiba.com/?pid=tarekomi_view&no=3518 NetKeiba]</ref>		Including being inducted into the JRA Hall of Fame 2011, owner Yuzo Tanimizu donated a bronze state of Vodka at Tokyo Racecourse, celebrating her 6 G1 victories at the racetrack. The statue was unveiled April 23rd, 2014, in a rose garden near Tokyo Racecourse. <ref> [https://news.netkeiba.com/?pid=tarekomi_view&no=3518 NetKeiba]</ref>

	On April 6th, 2019, 5 days after Vodka's passing, the main races of the race weekend, The New Zealand Trophy, Hanshin Himba Stakes and Azuma-Kofuji Sho were held with the subtitle "Vodka Memorial Race". Flower offering stands were set up that race weekend at Fukushima, Kyoto, Tokyo, Nakayama and Hanshin Racecourse, with 218 flower tributes being offered.		On April 6th, 2019, 5 days after Vodka's passing, the main races of the race weekend, The New Zealand Trophy, Hanshin Himba Stakes and Azuma-Kofuji Sho were held with the subtitle "Vodka Memorial Race". Flower offering stands were set up that race weekend at Fukushima, Kyoto, Tokyo, Nakayama and Hanshin Racecourse, with 218 flower tributes being offered.

			== Honors ==
			* JRA Award for Best Two-Year-Old Filly (2006)
			* JRA Award for Best Older Filly or Mare (2008, 2009)
			* Japanese Horse of the Year (2008, 2009)
			* JRA Special Award (2007)

	== Relationships ==		== Relationships ==

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	== Name Origin ==		== Name Origin ==
	A liquor name; the same as her father Tanino Gimlet. Vodka is "stronger" than gimlet, and her owner chose not to include his crown name (Tanino) so as not to "thin" her strength. <ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20170518062754/http://www.asahi.com/special/kotoba/archive2015/danwa/2013051700007.html Asahi Shimbun Digital]</ref>		A liquor name; the same as her father [[IRL:Tanino Gimlet\|Tanino Gimlet]]. Vodka is "stronger" than gimlet, and her owner chose not to include his crown name (Tanino) so as not to "thin" her strength. <ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20170518062754/http://www.asahi.com/special/kotoba/archive2015/danwa/2013051700007.html Asahi Shimbun Digital]</ref>

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

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	'''Vodka''' was a Japanese racehorse that was active from 2006-2010~~, sired by the winner of the 2002 Japanese Derby, [[IRL:Tanino Gimlet\|Tanino Gimlet]] out of her dam Tanino Sister~~. She was known as one of the "big three" of the 2007 Classic filly racers with [[IRL:Aston Machan\|Aston Machan]] and her rival [[IRL:Daiwa Scarlet\|Daiwa Scarlet]].		'''Vodka''' was a Japanese racehorse that was active from 2006 to 2010. She was known as one of the "big three" of the 2007 Classic filly racers with [[IRL:Aston Machan\|Aston Machan]] and her rival [[IRL:Daiwa Scarlet\|Daiwa Scarlet]].

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	'''Vodka''' ~~(ウオッカ, 4 April 2004 – 1 April 2019)~~ was a Japanese racehorse that was active from 2006-2010, sired by the winner of the 2002 Japanese Derby, [[IRL:Tanino Gimlet\|Tanino Gimlet]] out of her dam Tanino Sister. She was known as one of the "big three" of the 2007 Classic filly racers with [[IRL:Aston Machan\|Aston Machan]] and her rival [[IRL:Daiwa Scarlet\|Daiwa Scarlet]].		'''Vodka''' was a Japanese racehorse that was active from 2006-2010, sired by the winner of the 2002 Japanese Derby, [[IRL:Tanino Gimlet\|Tanino Gimlet]] out of her dam Tanino Sister. She was known as one of the "big three" of the 2007 Classic filly racers with [[IRL:Aston Machan\|Aston Machan]] and her rival [[IRL:Daiwa Scarlet\|Daiwa Scarlet]].

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	\|4th gen dam8=Rose Tosho (JPN)		\|4th gen dam8=Rose Tosho (JPN)
	\|family=F3-l}}		\|family= 3-l}}

	== Trivia ==		== Trivia ==

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	'''Vodka''' (ウオッカ, 4 April 2004 – 1 April 2019) was a Japanese racehorse that was active from 2006-2010, sired by the winner of the 2002 Japanese Derby, Tanino Gimlet out of her dam Tanino Sister. She was known as one of the "big three" of the 2007 Classic filly racers with [[IRL:Aston Machan\|Aston Machan]] and her rival [[IRL:Daiwa Scarlet\|Daiwa Scarlet]].		'''Vodka''' (ウオッカ, 4 April 2004 – 1 April 2019) was a Japanese racehorse that was active from 2006-2010, sired by the winner of the 2002 Japanese Derby, [[IRL:Tanino Gimlet\|Tanino Gimlet]] out of her dam Tanino Sister. She was known as one of the "big three" of the 2007 Classic filly racers with [[IRL:Aston Machan\|Aston Machan]] and her rival [[IRL:Daiwa Scarlet\|Daiwa Scarlet]].

	== Name Origin ==		== Name Origin ==
	A liquor name; the same as her father ~~[[IRL:~~Tanino Gimlet~~\|Tanino Gimlet]]~~. Vodka is "stronger" than gimlet, and her owner chose not to include his crown name (Tanino) so as not to "thin" her strength. <ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20170518062754/http://www.asahi.com/special/kotoba/archive2015/danwa/2013051700007.html Asahi Shimbun Digital]</ref>		A liquor name; the same as her father Tanino Gimlet. Vodka is "stronger" than gimlet, and her owner chose not to include his crown name (Tanino) so as not to "thin" her strength. <ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20170518062754/http://www.asahi.com/special/kotoba/archive2015/danwa/2013051700007.html Asahi Shimbun Digital]</ref>

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