Silence Suzuka
Silence Suzuka (Japanese : サイレンススズカ, (May 1, 1994 - November 1, 1998) was a Japanese Thoroughbred racehorse who won the Grade I Takarazuka Kinen in 1998. In the same year, his career and life were cut short by an injury suffered during the running of the 1998 Tenno Sho.
| Silence Suzuka | |
|---|---|
 Silence Suzuka, November 1, 1998 | |
| Sire | Sunday Silence |
| Grandsire | Halo |
| Dam | Wakia |
| Damsire | Miswaki |
| Sex | Stallion |
| Foaled | 1994 |
| Country | Japan |
| Colour | Chestnut |
| Breeder | Inahara Bokujho |
| Owner | Keiji Nagai |
| Trainer | Mitsuru Hashida |
| Record | 16: 9-1-0 |
| Earnings | 455,984,000 Yen |
| Major wins | |
| Takarazuka Kinen (1998) Mainichi Okan (1998) Kinko Sho (1998) Nakayama Kinen (1998) Kokura Daishoten (1998) | |
| Last updated on November 23, 2011 | |
Silence Suzuka was the inspiration for a main character of the same name in the 2018 anime Uma Musume Pretty Derby.
Racing career
Silence Suzuka was unbeatable on the turf from 7 furlongs to 10 furlongs, and in 1998 year he was one of the greatest turf racehorses. His career ended when he died in the middle of the 1998 Tenno Sho, when he was leading by 12 lengths.
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