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Eishin Flash wins Tenno-sho

TOKYO, Japan - Japanese Emperor Akihito (L) and Empress Michiko wave at the Tenno-sho at Tokyo Racecourse in Fuchu, Tokyo, on Oct. 28, 2012. Fifth choice Eishin Flash, ridden by Mirco Demuro, won the race in 1 minute, 57.3 seconds over the 2,000 meters. (Pool photo)

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Eishin Flash wins Tenno-sho

TOKYO, Japan - Jockey Mirco Demuro on Eishin Flash celebrates after the horse won the Tenno-sho at Tokyo Racecourse on Oct. 28, 2012. Fifth choice Eishin Flash covered the 2,000-meter turf track in 1 minute, 57.3 seconds, under the gaze of the imperial couple.

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Eishin Flash wins Tenno-sho

TOKYO, Japan - Eishin Flash (R), ridden by Mirco Demuro, gallops to victory at the Tenno-sho at Tokyo Racecourse on Oct. 28, 2012. Fifth choice Eishin Flash covered the 2,000-meter turf track in 1 minute, 57.3 seconds, under the gaze of the imperial couple. To the left is favorite Fenomeno, which finished second.

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Eishin Flash at Dubai World Cup

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates - Japan's Eishin Flash, ridden by Christophe Lemaire, returns from the course after finishing in sixth place, which was the best Japan could do, in the $10 million Dubai World Cup at Meydan racecourse in Dubai, the United Arab Emirates, on March 31, 2012.

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Orfevre wins Arima Kinen

FUNABASHI, Japan - Triple Crown champion Orfevre (9) gallops to victory in the Arima Kinen at Nakayama Racecourse in Funabashi, Chiba Prefecture, near Tokyo, on Dec. 25, 2011, followed by Eishin Flash and To the Glory (7), who took second and third, respectively. First choice Orfevre crossed the line in 2 minutes, 36.0 seconds over the 2,500 meters, capturing his fourth Grade 1 title.

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Eishin Flash wins Japanese Derby

TOKYO, Japan - Jockey Hiroyuki Uchida on his mount Eishin Flash acknowledges the crowd after winning the Japanese Derby at Tokyo Racecourse on May 30, 2010.

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Eishin Flash wins Japanese Derby

TOKYO, Japan - Seventh pick Eishin Flash crosses the finish line to win the Japanese Derby at Tokyo Racecourse on May 30, 2010.

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The bell tower,Toshogu Shrine,Nikko

The Koro (Drum Tower), located to the left of Yomei Gate at Nikko Toshogu, is decorated with 38 carvings including depictions of tortoises, dragons and clouds. Honji-do (Yakushi-do), famous for its meiryu (crying dragon) ceiling painting is visible on the right. The dragon was painted by Kano Eishin Yasunobu, but the entire building was later destroyed by fire and rebuilt. The roof visible on the left is the Rinzo (Kyozo).==Date:unknown, Place:Nikko, Photo:unknown, (Credit:Nagasaki University Library/Kyodo News Images) [Cabinet Number80‐40‐0]

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The bell tower,Toshogu Shrine,Nikko

The Koro (Drum Tower), located to the left of Yomei Gate at Nikko Toshogu, is decorated with 38 carvings including depictions of tortoises, dragons and clouds. Honji-do (Yakushi-do), famous for its meiryu (crying dragon) ceiling painting is visible on the right. The dragon was painted by Kano Eishin Yasunobu, but the entire building was later destroyed by fire and rebuilt. The roof visible on the left is the Rinzo (Kyozo).==Date:unknown, Place:Nikko, Photo:unknown, (Credit:Nagasaki University Library/Kyodo News Images) [Cabinet Number54‐7‐0]

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Eishin Flash wins Japanese Derby

TOKYO, Japan - Jockey Hiroyuki Uchida on his mount Eishin Flash acknowledges the crowd after winning the Japanese Derby at Tokyo Racecourse on May 30, 2010. (Kyodo)

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Eishin Flash wins Japanese Derby

TOKYO, Japan - Seventh pick Eishin Flash crosses the finish line to win the Japanese Derby at Tokyo Racecourse on May 30, 2010. (Kyodo)

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Eishin Flash at Dubai World Cup

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates - Japan's Eishin Flash, ridden by Christophe Lemaire, returns from the course after finishing in sixth place, which was the best Japan could do, in the $10 million Dubai World Cup at Meydan racecourse in Dubai, the United Arab Emirates, on March 31, 2012. (Kyodo)

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Orfevre wins Arima Kinen

FUNABASHI, Japan - Triple Crown champion Orfevre (9) gallops to victory in the Arima Kinen at Nakayama Racecourse in Funabashi, Chiba Prefecture, near Tokyo, on Dec. 25, 2011, followed by Eishin Flash and To the Glory (7), who took second and third, respectively. First choice Orfevre crossed the line in 2 minutes, 36.0 seconds over the 2,500 meters, capturing his fourth Grade 1 title. (Kyodo)