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Famed Japanese racehorse Haru Urara dies

File photo taken at Kochi Racecourse in the western Japan city of Kochi on May 23, 2004, shows Haru Urara, a thoroughbred that captured the hearts of race fans and the wider public in the 2000s for her remarkable losing streak spanning all 113 appearances. The mare died on Sept. 9, 2025, at age 29.

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Qatar Prix de l'Arc de Triomphe 2012 - Paris

Ismaelian leader and racehorse owner Prince Karim Aga Khan and companion attend the 91st edition of the Prix De L'Arc De Triomphe (now Qatar Prix de l'Arc de Triomphe) meeting at Longchamp racecourse, in Paris, France on October 7, 2012. Photo by Ammar Abd Rabbo/ABACAPRESS.COM

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92nd Prix de l'Arc de Triomphe Horserace - Paris

Zahra Aga Khan, and her father, Ismaelian leader and racehorse owner Prince Karim Aga Khan, attend Qatar Prix de l'Arc de Triomphe held at Longchamp racecourse, in Paris, France, on October 6, 2013. Photo by Ammar Abd Rabbo/ABACAPRESS.COM

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92nd Prix de l'Arc de Triomphe Horserace - Paris

L-R : Zahra Aga Khan, her father, Ismaelian leader and racehorse owner Prince Karim Aga Khan and Alain Wertheimer attend Qatar Prix de l'Arc de Triomphe held at Longchamp racecourse, in Paris, France, on October 6, 2013. Photo by Ammar Abd Rabbo/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Japan's popular racehorse Haruurara

KOCHI, Japan, Aug. 28 Kyodo - Undated file photo shows Japan's favorite loser Haruurara competing in a horse race at Kochi Racecourse in the western Japan city of Kochi. The horse won the hearts of Japanese for failing to win a single race in 113 outings since her debut in November 1998.(Kyodo)

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Japan's popular racehorse Haruurara

KOCHI, Japan, Aug. 28 Kyodo - Undated file photo shows Japan's favorite loser Haruurara competing in a horse race at Kochi Racecourse in the western Japan city of Kochi. The horse won the hearts of Japanese for failing to win a single race in 113 outings since her debut in November 1998.(Kyodo)

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Japan's popular racehorse Haruurara

KOCHI, Japan, Aug. 28 Kyodo - Undated file photo shows Japan's favorite loser Haruurara competing in a horse race at Kochi Racecourse in the western Japan city of Kochi. The horse won the hearts of Japanese for failing to win a single race in 113 outings since her debut in November 1998.(Kyodo)

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MALTA-NAXXAR-RETIRED RACEHORSES

(240625) -- NAXXAR, June 25, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- A man and his retired racehorse are seen in the sea in Naxxar, Malta, June 23, 2024. The Second Chance Horse Rescue is a registered non-governmental organization in Malta dedicated to rescuing and wellbeing. Volunteers of the organization look after retired racehorses and help them find their loving homes and owners in Malta or abroad. (Photo by Jonathan Borg/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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MALTA-NAXXAR-RETIRED RACEHORSES

(240625) -- NAXXAR, June 25, 2024 (Xinhua) -- A man and his retired racehorse are seen in the sea in Naxxar, Malta, June 23, 2024. The Second Chance Horse Rescue is a registered non-governmental organization in Malta dedicated to rescuing and wellbeing. Volunteers of the organization look after retired racehorses and help them find their loving homes and owners in Malta or abroad. (Photo by Jonathan Borg/Xinhua)

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Japan: Lifelike Robot Horse Amazes Crowd At JRA 70th Anniversary Event In Tokyo 2

The Japan Racing Association (JRA), which is celebrating its 70th anniversary this year, held a collaborative event with the Daimaru Tokyo, a department store adjacent to Tokyo Station. A lifelike robot horse of 'Sodashi,' a white racehorse that retired last year, was displayed from May 22 to June 4, attracting many visitors.

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Japan: Lifelike Robot Horse Amazes Crowd At JRA 70th Anniversary Event In Tokyo

The Japan Racing Association (JRA), which is celebrating its 70th anniversary this year, held a collaborative event with the Daimaru Tokyo, a department store adjacent to Tokyo Station. A lifelike robot horse of 'Sodashi,' a white racehorse that retired last year, was displayed from May 22 to June 4, attracting many visitors.

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Injured racehorse in rehab swim

An injured thoroughbred racehorse takes a therapeutic swim at the Japan Racing Association's rehabilitation center in Iwaki, Fukushima Prefecture, northeastern Japan, on May 24, 2023.

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Injured racehorse in rehab swim

An injured thoroughbred racehorse takes a therapeutic swim at the Japan Racing Association's rehabilitation center in Iwaki, Fukushima Prefecture, northeastern Japan, on May 24, 2023.

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Injured racehorse in rehab swim

An injured thoroughbred racehorse takes a therapeutic swim at the Japan Racing Association's rehabilitation center in Iwaki, Fukushima Prefecture, northeastern Japan, on May 24, 2023.

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Horse takes bath

HAKODATE, Japan - A racehorse takes a bath at a therapeutic bathhouse for horses, a facility of Hakodate Race Course in Hakodate, Hokkaido, in northern Japan, on Dec. 20, 2014. The facility accepts some 400 horses annually to treat their joint injuries and facilitate their recovery from fatigue.

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Horse takes bath

HAKODATE, Japan - A racehorse takes a bath at a therapeutic bathhouse for horses, a facility of Hakodate Race Course in Hakodate, Hokkaido, in northern Japan, on Dec. 20, 2014. The facility accepts some 400 horses annually to treat their joint injuries and facilitate their recovery from fatigue.

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Hokkaido racehorse breeders turn to Chinese market

SAPPORO, Japan - Men from the Chinese horseracing industry examine a thoroughbred in the Hokkaido town of Shinhidaka, northern Japan, in December 2011. Racehorse breeders in Hokkaido see a ray of hope in China, where an increasing number of wealthy citizens are aspiring to become horse owners.

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Racehorse Symboli Rudolf dies

TOKYO, Japan - Photo shows Symboli Rudolf (10) and jockey Yukio Okabe winning the Japanese Derby in Tokyo in 1984. The seven-time Grade One winner in Japan died on Oct. 4, 2011, in Narita, Chiba Prefecture, at the age of 30. The thoroughbred was inducted into the Japan Racing Association Hall of Fame in 1987.

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Legendary racehorse Oguri Cap dies

TOKYO, Japan - This file photo shows legendary racehorse Oguri Cap running with jockey Yutaka Take during a retirement ceremony at Tokyo Racecourse in January 1991. The dapple-grey horse died at 25 on July 3, 2010.

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Legendary racehorse Oguri Cap dies

TOKYO, Japan - This file photo shows legendary racehorse Oguri Cap (8) winning the Arima Memorial on Dec. 23, 1990, at Nakayama Racecourse, east of Tokyo. The dapple-grey horse died at 25 on July 3, 2010.

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Daiwa Major wins Yasuda Kinen

TOKYO, Japan - Daiwa Major (L) lives up to his billing as the top racehorse in domestic mile races at Tokyo Racecourse on June, winning the Yasuda Kinen to add to his victory at last fall's Mile Championship. Daiwa Major and jockey Katsumi Ando bided their time in the middle of the pack before surging ahead with his trademark strong homestretch run to beat out front-running Kongo Rikishio (R) by a neck at the wire. (Pool photo)

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Deep Impact tests positive for doping

TOKYO, Japan - Top Japanese racehorse Deep Impact, last year's triple crown winner who finished third at the recent Prix de l'Arc de Triomphe, has tested positive for banned substances, the Japan Racing Association said on Oct. 19. Photo shows Deep Impact after training at Tokyo Race Course the same day.

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Deep Impact to end racing career

TOKYO, Japan - Trainer Yasuo Ikee speaks at a news conference in Tokyo on Oct. 11 following an announcement that top Japanese racehorse Deep Impact will end his racing career by the end of this year and retire to stud. Deep Impact finished third at the Prix de l'Arc de Triomphe on Oct. 1.

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Racehorse of diplomat who was fired over embezzlement scandal

TOKYO, Japan - The photo shows a racehorse in the town of Shiroi, Chiba Prefecture, owned by Katsutoshi Matsuo, 55, who was dismissed Jan. 25 by the Foreign Ministry on suspicion he embezzled at least 54 million yen in public funds.

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Fans bid farewell to legendary racehorse Haiseiko

SAPPORO, Japan - Retired jockey Sueo Masuzawa pose for pictures in front of a photo of the legendary racehorse Haiseiko at a memorial service for the steed on May 18. More than 100 fans bid farewell to the stallion whose size and power earned him the nickname ''Kaibutsu,'' Japanese for ''monster.''

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Deep Impact to end racing career

TOKYO, Japan - Trainer Yasuo Ikee speaks at a news conference in Tokyo on Oct. 11 following an announcement that top Japanese racehorse Deep Impact will end his racing career by the end of this year and retire to stud. Deep Impact finished third at the Prix de l'Arc de Triomphe on Oct. 1. (Kyodo)

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Deep Impact tests positive for doping

TOKYO, Japan - Top Japanese racehorse Deep Impact, last year's triple crown winner who finished third at the recent Prix de l'Arc de Triomphe, has tested positive for banned substances, the Japan Racing Association said on Oct. 19. Photo shows Deep Impact after training at Tokyo Race Course the same day. (Kyodo)

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Daiwa Major wins Yasuda Kinen

TOKYO, Japan - Daiwa Major (L) lives up to his billing as the top racehorse in domestic mile races at Tokyo Racecourse on June, winning the Yasuda Kinen to add to his victory at last fall's Mile Championship. Daiwa Major and jockey Katsumi Ando bided their time in the middle of the pack before surging ahead with his trademark strong homestretch run to beat out front-running Kongo Rikishio (R) by a neck at the wire. (Pool photo) (Kyodo)

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Secretariat (2010)

Otto Thorwarth Characters: Ron Turcotte Film: Secretariat (2010) Director: Randall Wallace 03 June 2010 Date: 03 June 2010

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Secretariat (2010)

Horse Racing Scene Film: Secretariat (2010) Director: Randall Wallace 03 June 2010 Date: 03 June 2010

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Secretariat (2010)

Horse Racing Scene Film: Secretariat (2010) Director: Randall Wallace 03 June 2010 Date: 03 June 2010

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Secretariat (2010)

Otto Thorwarth Characters: Ron Turcotte Film: Secretariat (2010) Director: Randall Wallace 03 June 2010 Date: 03 June 2010

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Secretariat (2010)

Otto Thorwarth & Nelsan Ellis Characters: Ron Turcotte, Eddie Sweat Film: Secretariat (2010) Director: Randall Wallace 03 June 2010 Date: 03 June 2010

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Secretariat (2010)

Otto Thorwarth Characters: Ron Turcotte Film: Secretariat (2010) Director: Randall Wallace 03 June 2010 Date: 03 June 2010

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Bombardment of Kagoshima

Following the breakdown of negotiations to seek recompense for the Namamugi Incident in September 1862, and having been surprised by cannon fire from the shore, ships of the British Royal Navy bombard the Japanese town of Kagoshima. The ships involved were HMS Euryalus; HMS Pearl; HMS Coquette; HMS Argus; HMS Perseus; HMS Racehorse and the gunboat HMS Havoc. The clash resulted in more British than Japanese casualties, the town having been evacuated, and the British stopped short of landing troops. The incident became known as the Anglo-Satsuma War. Date: 15 - 17 August 1863

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DREAMER: INSPIRED BY A TRUE STORY

DREAMER: INSPIRED BY A TRUE STORY (Clockwise from upper left) Ben Crane (KURT RUSSELL), Manolin (FREDDY RODRIGUEZ), Pop Crane (KRIS KRISTOFFERSON), Balon (LUIS GUZMÁN) and Cale (DAKOTA FANNING) begin the healing process on their injured racehorse Soñador DREAMER: INSPIRED BY A TRUE STORY (Clockwise from upper left) Ben Crane (KURT RUSSELL), Manolin (FREDDY RODRIGUEZ), Pop Crane (KRIS KRISTOFFERSON), Balon (L

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Leg injuries deny Duramente shot at Triple Crown

File photo taken in May 2015 shows the racehorse Duramente at Tokyo Racecourse. Duramente, winner of the 2015 Japanese Derby and Satsuki Sho titles, is expected to be rested for six months after tests revealed the 3-year-old has chip fractures in both of his front legs, the Japan Racing Association said June 27, 2015. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Swimming rehab of racehorses starts in Iwaki

A racehorse swims in a pool as part of its rehabilitation on May 25, 2015, in the northeastern Japan city of Iwaki. Swimming is an efficient way of strengthening muscles and cardiopulmonary function without imposing a burden on the legs of racehorses. The training in the pool runs through early October. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Swimming rehab of racehorses starts in Iwaki

A racehorse swims in a pool as part of its rehabilitation on May 25, 2015, in the northeastern Japan city of Iwaki. Swimming is an efficient way of strengthening muscles and cardiopulmonary function without imposing a burden on the legs of racehorses. The training in the pool runs through early October. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Japan's 'Just A Way' named best racehorse in 2014

Jockey Yuichi Fukunaga (far L), trainer Naosuke Sugai (2nd from L) and owner Akatsuki Yamatoya (far R) attend an award ceremony in London on Jan. 20, 2015, marking the nomination of "Just A Way" as the world's best racehorse for 2014, the first Japan-bred horse to win the honor based on the International Federation of Horseracing Authorities' rankings. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Wearable tech adapted for animals

Photo taken Feb. 23, 2016, in Urakawa, Hokkaido, shows a racehorse equipped with a wearable device. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Legendary racehorse Oguri Cap dies

TOKYO, Japan - This file photo shows legendary racehorse Oguri Cap running with jockey Yutaka Take during a retirement ceremony at Tokyo Racecourse in January 1991. The dapple-grey horse died at 25 on July 3, 2010. (Kyodo)

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Legendary racehorse Oguri Cap dies

TOKYO, Japan - This file photo shows legendary racehorse Oguri Cap (8) winning the Arima Memorial on Dec. 23, 1990, at Nakayama Racecourse, east of Tokyo. The dapple-grey horse died at 25 on July 3, 2010. (Kyodo)

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Horse takes bath

HAKODATE, Japan - A racehorse takes a bath at a therapeutic bathhouse for horses, a facility of Hakodate Race Course in Hakodate, Hokkaido, in northern Japan, on Dec. 20, 2014. The facility accepts some 400 horses annually to treat their joint injuries and facilitate their recovery from fatigue. (Kyodo)

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Hokkaido racehorse breeders turn to Chinese market

SAPPORO, Japan - Men from the Chinese horseracing industry examine a thoroughbred in the Hokkaido town of Shinhidaka, northern Japan, in December 2011. Racehorse breeders in Hokkaido see a ray of hope in China, where an increasing number of wealthy citizens are aspiring to become horse owners. (Kyodo)

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Racehorse Symboli Rudolf dies

TOKYO, Japan - Photo shows Symboli Rudolf (10) and jockey Yukio Okabe winning the Japanese Derby in Tokyo in 1984. The seven-time Grade One winner in Japan died on Oct. 4, 2011, in Narita, Chiba Prefecture, at the age of 30. The thoroughbred was inducted into the Japan Racing Association Hall of Fame in 1987. (Kyodo)

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Racehorse at rehabilitation center

A racehorse swims at Rehabilitation Research Center in Iwaki, Fukushima Prefecture, northeastern Japan, on May 18, 2020, to return to competitions. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Racehorse at rehabilitation center

A racehorse swims at Rehabilitation Research Center in Iwaki, Fukushima Prefecture, northeastern Japan, on May 18, 2020, to return to competitions. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Horse racing: Jockey Take on euthanized Deep Impact

Jockey Yutaka Take speaks at a press conference at the Japan Racing Association's training center in Ritto, Shiga Prefecture, on July 31, 2019, a day after seven-time Grade One-winning racehorse Deep Impact, on which Take rode all 14 races, was put down at the age of 17. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Horse racing: Deep Impact

File photo taken in December 2006 shows jockey Yutaka Take and racehorse Deep Impact after winning the Arima Kinen at Nakayama Racecourse in Chiba Prefecture. The seven-time Grade One race winner in Japan was euthanized on July 30, 2019, at the age of 17 after being diagnosed with a cervical spine fracture from which he could not recover. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo