Hishi Miracle (Japanese: ヒシミラクル, Hepburn: Hishi Mirakuru; foaled 31 March 1999) is a retired Japanese Thoroughbred racehorse and former sire. He competed from 2001 to 2005, recording six wins in twenty-eight starts, including the Kikuka Sho in 2002, and the Tenno Sho (Spring) and Takarazuka Kinen in 2003.[1] He received the JRA Award for Best Japanese-Bred Horse in 2003.[1]
| Hishi Miracle ヒシミラクル | |
|---|---|
 Hishi Miracle in October 2004 | |
| Sire | Soccer Boy |
| Grandsire | Dictus |
| Dam | Shunsaku Yoshiko |
| Damsire | Shady Heights |
| Sex | Stallion |
| Foaled | 31 March 1999 |
| Country | Japan |
| Colour | Gray |
| Breeder | Otsuka Bokujo |
| Owner | Masaichiro Abe |
| Racing colours |  |
| Trainer | Masaru Sayama |
| Jockey | Koichi Tsunoda |
| Record | 28: 6-3-4 |
| Earnings | ¥514,989,000 |
| Major wins | |
| Kikuka Sho (2002) Tenno Sho (Spring) (2003) Takarazuka Kinen (2003) | |
| Awards | |
| JRA Award for Best Japanese-Bred Horse (2003) | |
Background
editHishi Miracle is a gray horse bred in Mitsuishi, Hokkaido, by Otsuka Bokujo.[1] He was sired by Soccer Boy, and his dam was Shunsaku Yoshiko, a daughter of Shady Heights.[2] He was purchased for ¥6.5 million by Masaichiro Abe at the 2001 Hidaka Light Horse Agricultural Cooperative Training Sale and sent into training with Masaru Sayama at the JRA's Ritto Training Center.[3]
Racing career
edit2001: Two-year-old season
editHishi Miracle debuted on August 11, 2001, in a maiden race on the turf at Kokura Racecourse, finishing seventh.[4] He ran in three subsequent 1200-meter maiden races, finishing outside the top five.[4] Transitioning to longer distances, he finished fifth over 2000 meters at Kyoto Racecourse in October, second over 1800 meters later that month, and third over 1800 meters in November.[4]
2002: Three-year-old season
editHishi Miracle returned in April 2002, finishing fourth and sixth in two maiden races at Kyoto.[4] He recorded his first victory on May 26 in a 2000-meter maiden race at Chukyo Racecourse.[4] He subsequently won the Urafu Tokubetsu at Hanshin Racecourse in June and the Nowaki Tokubetsu at Hanshin in September.[4]
On September 22, he contested the Kobe Shimbun Hai (GII) at Hanshin, finishing sixth.[4] Failing to secure priority entry, his connections paid a supplementary entry fee to enter the Kikuka Sho (GI) at Kyoto on October 20. Starting as the 10th favorite, he advanced on the final turn and won by a nose over Fast Tateyama.[4] He concluded his three-year-old season by finishing eleventh in the Arima Kinen (GI) at Nakayama Racecourse.[4]
2003: Four-year-old season
editHishi Miracle began his 2003 campaign by finishing twelfth in the Hanshin Daishoten (GII) and seventh in the Sankei Osaka Hai (GII).[4] On May 4, he entered the Tenno Sho (Spring, GI) at Kyoto. Starting as the 7th favorite, he rallied from the rear to win the 3200-meter race by 0.1 seconds over Sunrise Jaeger.[4]
On June 29, he contested the Takarazuka Kinen (GI) at Hanshin. Ridden by Koichi Tsunoda, he tracked the leaders and won by a neck over Tsurumaru Boy, securing his third GI victory.[4] In the autumn, he finished second in the Kyoto Daishoten (GII) behind Tap Dance City.[4] Following the race, he was diagnosed with suspensory ligament desmitis in his right foreleg and was sidelined for the remainder of the year.[5]
2004: Five-year-old season
editReturning from a year-long layoff, Hishi Miracle finished sixteenth in the Tenno Sho (Autumn, GI) at Tokyo Racecourse in October.[4] He subsequently finished ninth in the Japan Cup (GI) and fourteenth in the Arima Kinen (GI).[4]
2005: Six-year-old season
editHishi Miracle finished third in the Kyoto Kinen (GII) in February.[4] He made his final start in the Tenno Sho (Spring, GI) on May 1, finishing sixteenth.[4] Following the race, a recurrence of his suspensory ligament injury was confirmed. He was officially retired from racing on May 20, 2005.[6]
Statistics
editThe following table details all 28 starts of Hishi Miracle's racing career based on official netkeiba and JBIS records.
| Date | Distance (Condition) | Race | Class | Course | Odds (Favourite) |
Field | Finish | Time | Winning (Losing) Margin |
Winner (2nd Place) |
Jockey | Ref |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2001 – two-year-old season | ||||||||||||
| Aug 11 | Turf 1200 m (Firm) | 2-Y-O Newcomer | Maiden | Kokura | 58.4 (9th) | 13 | 7th | 1:13.0 | 1.1 | River Treasure | Koichi Tsunoda | [4] |
| Aug 25 | Turf 1200 m (Firm) | 2-Y-O Newcomer | Maiden | Kokura | 54.3 (10th) | 18 | 11th | 1:12.3 | 2.0 | Meiner Prairie | Koichi Tsunoda | [4] |
| Sep 8 | Turf 1200 m (Good) | 2-Y-O Maiden | Maiden | Hanshin | 81.2 (9th) | 12 | 8th | 1:11.2 | 1.6 | Yamanin Ideal | Koichi Tsunoda | [4] |
| Sep 23 | Turf 1200 m (Firm) | 2-Y-O Maiden | Maiden | Hanshin | 86.3 (10th) | 13 | 9th | 1:12.1 | 1.3 | Setono Akebono | Koichi Tsunoda | [4] |
| Oct 7 | Turf 2000 m (Firm) | 2-Y-O Maiden | Maiden | Kyoto | 11.4 (6th) | 8 | 5th | 2:03.3 | 1.6 | Chitose Success | Koichi Tsunoda | [4] |
| Oct 21 | Turf 1800 m (Firm) | 2-Y-O Maiden | Maiden | Kyoto | 45.0 (10th) | 15 | 2nd | 1:48.8 | 0.5 | Fujiyama Wild | Koichi Tsunoda | [4] |
| Nov 4 | Turf 1800 m (Good) | 2-Y-O Maiden | Maiden | Kyoto | 5.2 (2nd) | 16 | 3rd | 1:49.7 | 0.3 | Namura Thanks | Koichi Tsunoda | [4] |
| 2002 – three-year-old season | ||||||||||||
| Apr 20 | Turf 1800 m (Firm) | 3-Y-O Maiden | Maiden | Kyoto | 18.2 (7th) | 18 | 4th | 1:48.5 | 0.8 | Hoshino Sasayaki | Yasuhiko Yasuda | [4] |
| May 4 | Turf 1800 m (Firm) | 3-Y-O Maiden | Maiden | Kyoto | 5.1 (2nd) | 18 | 6th | 1:48.5 | 0.6 | Saffron Blizzard | Yasuhiko Yasuda | [4] |
| May 26 | Turf 2000 m (Firm) | 3-Y-O Maiden | Maiden | Chukyo | 11.7 (5th) | 18 | 1st | 2:00.5 | –0.5 | (Meisho Nobinobi) | Koichi Tsunoda | [4] |
| Jun 8 | Turf 2000 m (Firm) | Buppuso Tokubetsu | Allowance | Chukyo | 3.8 (1st) | 15 | 2nd | 2:01.7 | 0.0 | Act Naturally | Koichi Tsunoda | [4] |
| Jun 22 | Turf 2200 m (Firm) | Urafu Tokubetsu | Allowance | Hanshin | 6.7 (3rd) | 18 | 1st | 2:12.6 | –0.8 | (Prosome) | Koichi Tsunoda | [4] |
| Jul 20 | Turf 2200 m (Firm) | Sado Tokubetsu | Allowance | Niigata | 2.2 (1st) | 9 | 3rd | 2:13.2 | 0.4 | Precious Song | Koichi Tsunoda | [4] |
| Aug 4 | Turf 2000 m (Firm) | Toyako Tokubetsu | Allowance | Hakodate | 4.3 (2nd) | 16 | 3rd | 2:04.5 | 0.2 | Presio | Hirofumi Shii | [4] |
| Sep 8 | Turf 2000 m (Firm) | Nowaki Tokubetsu | Allowance | Hanshin | 2.0 (1st) | 8 | 1st | 2:02.0 | –0.1 | (El Way Star) | Koichi Tsunoda | [4] |
| Sep 22 | Turf 2000 m (Firm) | Kobe Shimbun Hai | GII | Hanshin | 16.1 (7th) | 16 | 6th | 2:00.4 | 1.3 | Symboli Kris S | Koichi Tsunoda | [4] |
| Oct 20 | Turf 3000 m (Firm) | Kikuka-shō | GI | Kyoto | 36.6 (10th) | 18 | 1st | 3:05.9 | –0.0 | (Fast Tateyama) | Koichi Tsunoda | [4] |
| Dec 22 | Turf 2500 m (Good) | Arima Kinen | GI | Nakayama | 18.5 (5th) | 14 | 11th | 2:34.2 | 1.6 | Symboli Kris S | Koichi Tsunoda | [4] |
| 2003 – four-year-old season | ||||||||||||
| Mar 23 | Turf 3000 m (Firm) | Hanshin Daishōten | GII | Hanshin | 16.1 (5th) | 15 | 12th | 3:07.0 | 1.1 | Daitaku Bertram | Koichi Tsunoda | [4] |
| Apr 6 | Turf 2000 m (Firm) | Sankei Ōsaka Hai | GII | Hanshin | 28.8 (8th) | 15 | 7th | 1:59.6 | 0.5 | Tagano My Bach | Koichi Tsunoda | [4] |
| May 4 | Turf 3200 m (Firm) | Tenno Sho (Spring) | GI | Kyoto | 16.1 (7th) | 18 | 1st | 3:17.0 | –0.1 | (Sunrise Jaeger) | Koichi Tsunoda | [4] |
| Jun 29 | Turf 2200 m (Firm) | Takarazuka Kinen | GI | Hanshin | 16.3 (6th) | 17 | 1st | 2:12.0 | –0.0 | (Tsurumaru Boy) | Koichi Tsunoda | [4] |
| Oct 12 | Turf 2400 m (Firm) | Kyōto Daishōten | GII | Kyoto | 2.5 (2nd) | 9 | 2nd | 2:26.8 | 0.2 | Tap Dance City | Koichi Tsunoda | [4] |
| 2004 – five-year-old season | ||||||||||||
| Oct 31 | Turf 2000 m (Good) | Tenno Sho (Autumn) | GI | Tokyo | 19.8 (10th) | 17 | 16th | 2:02.7 | 3.8 | Zenno Rob Roy | Koichi Tsunoda | [4] |
| Nov 28 | Turf 2400 m (Firm) | Japan Cup | GI | Tokyo | 25.0 (11th) | 16 | 9th | 2:25.6 | 1.4 | Zenno Rob Roy | Koichi Tsunoda | [4] |
| Dec 26 | Turf 2500 m (Firm) | Arima Kinen | GI | Nakayama | 13.1 (6th) | 15 | 14th | 2:31.3 | 1.8 | Zenno Rob Roy | Koichi Tsunoda | [4] |
| 2005 – six-year-old season | ||||||||||||
| Feb 19 | Turf 2200 m (Soft) | Kyōto Kinen | GII | Kyoto | 14.8 (5th) | 12 | 3rd | 2:16.1 | 0.4 | Narita Century | Koichi Tsunoda | [4] |
| May 1 | Turf 3200 m (Firm) | Tenno Sho (Spring) | GI | Kyoto | 6.0 (3rd) | 18 | 16th | 3:18.3 | 1.8 | Suzuka Mambo | Koichi Tsunoda | [4] |
In popular culture
editHishi Miracle is depicted as an anthropomorphic character in the multimedia franchise Umamusume: Pretty Derby, developed by Cygames.[7] In the game and related media, the character is voiced by Sakura Kasuga.[8]
Stud career
editFollowing his retirement, Hishi Miracle stood at Rex Stud in Shizunai, Hokkaido.[9] He sired 30 registered foals over five seasons before retiring from stud duties in 2010.[10] His most notable progeny was Hishi Diana, who won multiple regional stakes races in the NAR.[11] He currently resides at Nakamura Masaaki Bokujo in Urakawa, Hokkaido, where he works as a teaser.[12]
| Foaled | Name | Sex | Colour | Sire | Major wins |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | Hishi Diana | f | Gray | Wavering Monarch | Hanafubuki Sho, Hien Sho |
Pedigree
edit| Sire Soccer Boy (JPN) 1985 |
Dictus (FR) 1967 |
Sanctus | Fine Top |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sanelta | |||
| Doronic | Worden | ||
| Dulzetta | |||
| Dyna Sash (JPN) 1979 |
Northern Taste | Northern Dancer | |
| Lady Victoria | |||
| Royal Sash | Princely Gift | ||
| Sash of Honour | |||
| Dam Shunsaku Yoshiko (JPN) 1992 |
Shady Heights (GB) 1984 |
Shirley Heights | Mill Reef |
| Hardiemma | |||
| Vaguely | Bold Lad | ||
| Vaguely Mine | |||
| Shunsaku Lady (JPN) 1979 |
Lanark | Grey Sovereign | |
| Vermillion O'Toole | |||
| Moon Phoenix | Fidalgo | ||
| Michiasa |
See also
editReferences
edit- 1 2 3 "ヒシミラクル (Hishi Miracle) - Profile & Race Record". JBIS Search (in Japanese). Japan Bloodhorse Breeders' Association. Retrieved 22 June 2026.
- 1 2 "ヒシミラクル - 5代血統表". JBIS Search (in Japanese). Japan Bloodhorse Breeders' Association. Retrieved 22 June 2026.
- ↑ "【サラブレッド・ヒーロー列伝】ヒシミラクル 21世紀の白き個性派". Yushun (in Japanese) (March 2003). Japan Racing Association. 2003.
- 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40 41 42 43 44 45 "ヒシミラクル 競走成績". netkeiba (in Japanese). Retrieved 22 June 2026.
- ↑ "【特集 第128回天皇賞・秋（GI）】本番への重要レースを振り返る 京都大賞典". Yushun (in Japanese) (November 2003). Japan Racing Association. 2003.
- ↑ "ヒシミラクルが引退". Radio Nikkei (in Japanese). 20 May 2005.
- ↑ "ウマ娘 プリティーダービー 公式ポータルサイト". Umamusume: Pretty Derby Official Site (in Japanese). Cygames. Retrieved 22 June 2026.
- ↑ "ヒシミラクル | キャラクター | ウマ娘 プリティーダービー 公式ポータルサイト". Umamusume: Pretty Derby Official Site (in Japanese). Cygames. Retrieved 22 June 2026.
- ↑ "ヒシミラクル 21世紀の白き個性派". Yushun (in Japanese) (December 2009). Japan Racing Association. 2009.
- ↑ "種牡馬情報：世代・年次別｜ヒシミラクル". JBIS Search (in Japanese). Japan Bloodhorse Breeders' Association. Retrieved 22 June 2026.
- ↑ "ヒシダイアナ - 競走成績". JBIS Search (in Japanese). Japan Bloodhorse Breeders' Association. Retrieved 22 June 2026.
- ↑ "ヒシミラクル "ミラクル"馬券のお礼に途切れぬファン、24歳とは思えない若々しさ". Sponichi Annex (in Japanese). 16 August 2023.