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Rice Shower

Japanese thoroughbred racehorse (1989–1995) From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

Rice Shower
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Rice Shower (in Japanese: ライスシャワー, March 5, 1989 − June 4, 1995) was a Japanese Thoroughbred racehorse who won multiple Group 1 titles.

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History

His name refers to the tradition of throwing rice at weddings for good luck.[3]

Rice Shower's first race was on September 21, 1991, when he won the 1991 Fuyo Stakes at Nakayama Racecourse.[2]

On November 8, 1992, Rice Shower captured the first major win of his career by winning the 1992 Kikuka-shō, defeating the favored Mihono Bourbon in the process. This was the horse's only win of 1992, though he came in second at the 1992 Tokyo Yūshun.[2]

Rice Shower had a strong 1993 season. He captured the Nikkei Sho on March 21, then followed it up by winning the April 23rd Tenno Sho, which are both Group 1 titles,[2] dashing hopes for Mejiro McQueen to win the race three times in a row.[2]

He was winless in 1994, but in 1995, he captured the Tenno Sho (Spring) for a second time on April 23.

After that, Rice Shower entered Takarazuka Kinen on June 4, 1995. In this race, the majority of the runners in the field are selected by a vote from racing fans. That time, Rice Shower was running the race as a vote leader. Rice Shower fell during the race because of fatal left front leg fracture and was euthanized. He was 6 years old at the time.

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Pedigree

More information SireReal Shadai (USA) 1979, DamLilac Point (JPN) 1979 ...
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