Sirius Symboli
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| Sirius Symboli | |
|---|---|
| Sire | Mogami |
| Grandsire | Lyphard |
| Dam | Sweet Epsom |
| Damsire | Partholon |
| Sex | Stallion |
| Foaled | March 26, 1982 |
| Died | April 8, 2012 (aged 30) |
| Country | Japan |
| Colour | Bay |
| Breeder | Symboli Farm |
| Owner | Symboli Farm |
| Trainer | Toshio Nihonyanagi |
| Jockey | Yukio Okabe Kazuhiro Kato |
| Record | 26: 4–4–2 |
| Major wins | |
| Japanese Derby (1985) | |
Sirius Symboli (Japanese : シリウスシンボリ, March 26, 1982 – April 8, 2012) was a Japanese racehorse active during the late 1980s. Following his victory at the Japanese Derby, he was chosen as a suitable candidate to compete in races in Europe; a rarity at the time for Japanese horses.[1][2] Sirius Symboli competed mostly in France during his world campaign, including being the third Japanese entrant into the Prix de l'Arc de Triomphe.[3] However, his performance was poor abroad, and he was unable to win a single race.[4]
He returned to Japan in 1987, racing twice more but retiring after a leg fracture was found. He became a stud horse in 1989, retiring from duty in 1996. Sirius Symboli died at 30 years old from old age on April 8, 2012.[5][6]
