Journalists Wandering Eyes Posted April 3, 2019 Journalists Share Posted April 3, 2019 Two-time Japanese Horse of the Year Vodka (Jpn) (Tanino Gimlet {Jpn}–Tanino Sister {Jpn}, by Rousillon) has passed away due to laminitis in Newmarket, England, the Japanese Racing Association announced on Wednesday. Also a champion at two and twice more as an older mare, the Tokyo Yushun (Japanese Derby) heroine was 15. “An irreplaceable horse,” jockey Hirofumi Shii, who rode Vodka to her Derby victory, told the Japan Times. “We may never see the likes of such a horse again.” Bred by Country Bokujo in Japan, the tremendously popular bay raced for owner Yuzo Tanimizu and trainer Katsuhiko Sumii. Among her top flight wins were two editions of the G1 Yasuda Kinen (2008/2009), the 2008 G1 Tenno Sho Autumn, the 2009 G1 Victoria Mile and the G1 Japan Cup later that year. She was also the first filly in 64 years to land the Tokyo Yushun over the colts, which was later elevated to Group 1 status. In addition, she took her talents overseas to Dubai twice, running fourth in the 2008 G1 Dubai Duty Free and fifth and seventh, respectively, in the 2009 G2 Jebel Hatta and the G1 Dubai Duty Free. In all, Vodka won 10 of her 26 starts, with earnings of $13,147,826. Added Yutaka Take, who partnered with Vodka in their Tenno Sho Autumn victory, “A very memorable horse. I think she is worthy of being called a great horse.” As a broodmare, Vodka has produced Tanino Frankel (Ire) (Frankel {GB}), who has twice been placed at the group level in Japan, and two other winners. Her dam is a half-sister to Japanese Group 3 winner Three Avenue (Jpn) (Afleet) and Vodka has a juvenile colt by Frankel. She was bred back to that sire last spring. View the full article Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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