The rise of Sunday Silence

[tachyon]

I wonder if this is a pedigree chart to remember.
Everything started from the mating between Sunday Silence(USA) and the Topsider(USA) bay mare Wave Wind(USA), which produced an unexpected white filly named Shirayukihime(JPN) in 1996.

Sodashi(JPN), 2018F. Kurofune(USA) x Buchiko(JPN) by King Kamehameha(JPN), became the first white thoroughbred in history to win a grade/group 1 race worldwide when she captured the G1 Hanshin Juvenile Fillies 1600m turf at Hanshin on Dec 13th 2020!!!!


https://www.jbis.jp/horse/0001270006/pedigree/

-- replay (English)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WPMCN-a7Y_E
1st 6 Sodashi(JPN) [Kurofune(USA) x Buchiko(JPN) by King Kamehameha(JPN)] F2 54 01:33.1
2nd 7 Satono Reinas(JPN) [Deep Impact(JPN) x Balada Sale(ARG) by Not For Sale(ARZ)] F2 54 01:33.1 NS
3rd 11 Uberleben(JPN) [Gold Shp(JPN) x Meine Theresia(JPN) by Roses in May(USA)] F2 54 01:33.2 NK
4th 18 Meikei Yell(JPN) F2 54 01:33.3 1/2
5th 8 Yoka Yoka(JPN) F2 54 01:33.5 1 1/2
6th 12 Opal Moon(JPN) F2 54 01:33.6 3/4
7th 3 Geraldina(JPN) F2 54 01:33.6 HD
8th 5 Salvia(JPN) F2 54 01:33.8 1 1/4
9th 13 Aoi Gold(JPN) F2 54 01:34.0 1 1/4
10th 2 Luxon(JPN) F2 54 01:34.0 NS
11th 15 A Shin Hiten(JPN) F2 54 01:34.0 NK
12th 4 Ringoame(JPN) F2 54 01:34.1 1/2
13th 1 Win Aglaia(JPN) F2 54 01:34.1 NS
14th 16 Infinite(JPN) F2 54 01:34.4 1 1/2
15th 9 Namura Meter(JPN) F2 54 01:34.4 NS
16th 17 Hula Liona(JPN) F2 54 01:34.4 NK
17th 10 Shigeru Pink Ruby(JPN) F2 54 01:34.7 2
18th 14 Paul Neyron(JPN) F2 54 01:35.3 3 1/2

-- JRA review
''Undefeated White Filly Sodashi Scores Hanshin Juvenile Fillies Victory''
https://japanracing.jp/_news2020/201213.html

[tachyon]

Admire Mars(JPN), 2016C. Daiwa Major(JPN) x Via Medici(IRE) by Medicean(GB), captured his 3rd G1 title under Christophe Soumillon in the Hong Kong Mile 1600m turf at Sha Tin on Dec 8th 2019 becoming the first 3yo to win this event.

-- from japanracing jp.

The victory was an emotional one for Admire Mar’s connections. Owner Riichi Kondo had passed away only three weeks ago and, in the presentation ceremony at Sha Tin, his wife held a photo of the flamboyant owner who had given Japan many champions but had yet to win at Hong Kong. Tomomichi wore a suit that had belonged to Kondo and had been refitted for the trainer to wear on this special occasion. He also sported the very tie Kondo had worn for Admire Mar’s win of the Grade 1 Asahi Hai last year.

and his connections were very emotional..
https://twitter.com/WHR/status/1203582444693143553





-- replay
https://racing.hkjc.com/racing/video/pl ... 7&lang=eng
1st. (#9) Admire Mars(JPN), 2016C. Daiwa Major(JPN) x Via Medici(IRE) by Medicean(GB)

Admire Mars(JPN)
https://www.jbis.jp/horse/0001221956/
9-6-1-0

Three-time G1 winner Admire Mars(JPN) has been retired from racing after finishing 3rd in the G1 Hong Kong Mile last week.
He will stand at Shadai Stallion Station next year.
Good for Daiwa Major(JPN) who gets his credible successor at stud, too.

[tachyon]

Just a Way(JPN)(Heart's Cry) sired his first G1 winner, when his 2yo colt Danon the Kid(JPN)[o/o Epic Love(IRE) by Dansili(GB)] won the G1 Hopeful Stakes 2000m turf at Nakayama under Yuga Kawada remaining unbeaten 3 for 3 on Dec 26th 2020.
I'm sure that Danon the Kid will be voted the champion juvenile colt.
That's definitely wonderful news for the Heart's Cry branch!!







Danon the Kid(JPN)
https://www.jbis.jp/horse/0001269426/
3-3-0-0

-- replay
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=srWb20Hwtpc
1st 10 Danon the Kid(JPN) [Just a way(JPN) x Epic Love(IRE) by Dansili(GB)] C2 55 02:02.8
2nd 1 Orthoclase(JPN) [Epiphaneia(JPN) x Marilalite(JPN) by Deep Impact(JPN)] C2 55 02:03.0 1 1/4
3rd 2 Yoho Lake(JPN) [Deep Impact(JPN) x Crow Canyon(JPN) by French Deputy(USA)] C2 55 02:03.1 1/2
4th 11 Titleholder(JPN) C2 55 02:03.3 1 1/2
5th 13 Chevalier Rose(JPN) C2 55 02:03.4 NK
6th 5 Tenkaharu(JPN) C2 55 02:03.5 1/2
7th 9 Aoi Sho(JPN) C2 55 02:03.5 1/2
8th 7 Machaon d'Or(JPN) C2 55 02:03.7 1
9th 4 Vigore(JPN) C2 55 02:04.4 4
10th 12 Admire Sage(JPN) C2 55 02:04.5 3/4
11th 6 Whole Shebang(JPN) C2 55 02:04.8 1 3/4
12th 8 Vanishing Point(USA) C2 55 02:05.4 3 1/2
13th 15 Say Hello to You(JPN) C2 55 02:05.5 NK
14th 14 Moriden Arrow(JPN) C2 55 02:08.3 DS
3 Land of Liberty(JPN) C2 55 FF

-- JRA review
''Danon the Kid Scores Convincing Win in Hopeful Stakes''
https://japanracing.jp/_news2020/pdf/201226-02.pdf

Just a Way(JPN)(Heart's Cry)

Did Shadai make a huge mistake by relocating him to Breeders Stallion Station too early?
Or will they call him back?

[tachyon]

Win Bright(JPN), 2014H. Stay Gold(JPN) x Summer Eternity(JPN) by Admire Cozzene(JPN), claimed his second G1 title under Masami Matsuoka in the Hong Kong Cup 2000m turf at Sha Tin on Dec 8th 2019, following his win in the Queen Elizabeth II Cup at the same course in April.





-- replay
https://racing.hkjc.com/racing/video/pl ... 8&lang=eng
1st. (#1) Win Bright(JPN), 2014H. Stay Gold(JPN) x Summer Eternity(JPN) by Admire Cozzene(JPN)

Win Bright(JPN)
https://www.jbis.jp/horse/0001188466/
21-9-2-0

-- from bloodhorse
''Win Bright Caps Big Day for Japan in Hong Kong Cup''
https://www.bloodhorse.com/horse-racing ... g-kong-cup

Dual G1 winner in Hong Kong Win Bright(JPN) retired from racing and arrived at Big Red Farm on Dec 22th 2020.
He is going to be the third major sons of the great Stay Gold(JPN) to stand at stud in Japan following Orfevre(JPN)(Shadai SS) and Gold Ship(JPN)(Big Red Farm)

https://uma-furusato.com/news/detail/_id_104379






Another good news for Stay Gold fans is that Orfevre is regaining his popularity as a stallion lately and already listed ''book full'' for 2021 breeding season.
And Gold Ship is doing very well, too.

[tachyon]

Omega Perfume(JPN), 2015H. Swept Overboard(JPN) x Omega Fragrance(JPN) by Gold Allure(JPN), won the Tokyo Daishoten 2000m dirt at Oi, the final G1 race of the year in Japan, three years in a row under Mirco Demuro on Dec 29th 2020.
The lovely 5yo gray will remain in training next year!

Omega Perfume
https://www.jbis.jp/horse/0001206059/
19-9-5-2





-- replay
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yVybvXKMqqU
1st. Omega Perfume(JPN) H5. Swept Overboard(JPN) x Omega Fragrance(JPN) by Gold Allure(JPN)
2nd. Casino Fountain(JPN) C4. Casino Drive(USA) x Gina Fontaine(JPN) by Best Tie Up(JPN)
3rd. Westerlund(JPN) G8. Neo Universe(JPN) x Uanme(USA) by Marquetry(USA)

[tachyon]

Gold Dream(JPN), 2013C. Gold Allure(JPN) x Mont Vert(JPN) by French Deputy(USA), stormed home under Ryan Moore to win the G1 Champions Cup 1800m dirt at Chukyo on December 3rd 2017.

He became the third horse in history to capture JRA's two dirt G1 races (the February Stakes and the Champions Cup) in the same year following Wing Arrow(JPN)(Assatis) in 2000 and Transcend(JPN)(Wild Rush) in 2011.





Gold Dream
http://www.jbis.jp/horse/0001170750/
13-6-2-1

-- replay (English)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D4ng0KBLZpg
1st 9 Gold Dream(JPN) [Gold Allure(JPN) x Mont Vert(JPN) by French Deputy(USA)] C4 57 01:50.1
2nd 13 T M Jinsoku(JPN) [Kurofune(USA) x My Discovery(JPN) by Forty Niner(USA)] H5 57 01:50.1 NK
3rd 1 Copano Rickey(JPN) [Gold Allure(USA) x Copano Nikita(JPN) by Timber Country(USA)] H7 57 01:50.2 NK
4th 2 K T Brave(JPN) C4 57 01:50.4 1 1/4
5th 11 Awardee(USA) H7 57 01:50.5 1/2
6th 3 Mitsuba(JPN) H5 57 01:50.5 NK
7th 12 Kafuji Take(JPN) H5 57 01:50.6 1/2
8th 10 King's Guard(JPN) H6 57 01:50.6 NK
9th 4 Nonkono Yume(JPN) G5 57 01:50.7 1/2
10th 8 Glanzend(JPN) C4 57 01:50.7 NS
11th 14 Sound True(JPN) G7 57 01:50.7 NS
12th 16 Rose Princedom(JPN) C3 56 01:50.8 1/2
13th 6 Molto Bene(JPN) H5 57 01:50.9 1/2
14th 5 Meisho Sumitomo(JPN) H6 57 01:51.0 1/2
15th 7 London Town(JPN) C4 57 01:51.9 5
15 Apollo Kentucky(USA) H5 57

-- JRA result
http://japanracing.jp/_news2017/pdf/171203.pdf


The passing of Gold Allure(JPN) earlier this year is a big loss to the Dirt racing in Japan indeed...

Gold Allure(JPN) : 1999 - 2017(Feb)

http://www.jbis.jp/horse/0000619768/

Gold Dream(JPN), one of the best sons of the great Gold Allure(JPN), has been retired from racing and will stand at Lex Stud.
He was the two-time G1 winner and five-time G1 runner-up, and the champion dirt horse in 2017.
There is little doubt Sunday Silence-line's Gold Allure branch will continue to thrive.

Gold Dream(JPN): 2013H. Gold Allure(JPN) x Mont Vert(JPN) by French Deputy(USA)
https://www.jbis.jp/horse/0001170750/
27-9-8-3


Gold Dream in 2019

[tachyon]

Race fovorite Fierement(JPN), 2015H. Deep Impact(JPN) x Lune d'Or(FR) by Green Tune(USA), won the G1 Tenno Sho (Spring) 3200m turf under super Christophe Lemaire by outduelling narrowly longshot Stiffelio(JPN)(Stay Gold) at Kyoto on May 2nd 2020.
Fierement became only the fifth horse to win back to back the Tenno Sho Spring following Mejiro McQueen(JPN)(Mejiro Titan), TM Opera O(JPN)(Opera House), Fenomeno(JPN)(Stay Gold) and Kitasan Black(JPN)(Black Tide).
And Christophe Lemaire became the first jockey in history to win four Tenno Sho (Spring & Autumn) in a row!






-- replay (English)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Sn0X4G0FI8c
1st 14 Fierement(JPN) [Deep Impact(JPN) x Lune d'Or(FR) by Green Tune(USA)] H5 58 03:16.5
2nd 6 Stiffelio(JPN) [Stay Gold(JPN) x Serious Attutude(IRE) by Mtoto(GB)] H6 58 03:16.5 NS
3rd 5 Mikki Swallow(JPN) [Tosen Homareboshi(JPN) x Madre Bonita(JPN) by Jungle Pocket(JPN)] H6 58 03:16.9 2 1/2
4th 7 You Can Smile(JPN) H5 58 03:16.9 NK
5th 3 Tosen Cambina(JPN) C4 58 03:17.2 1 3/4
6th 8 Kiseki(JPN) H6 58 03:17.3 1/2
7th 1 Mozu Bello(JPN) C4 58 03:17.4 NK
8th 11 Meisho Tengen(JPN) C4 58 03:17.5 1/2
9th 4 Danburite(JPN) G6 58 03:17.6 3/4
10th 2 Etario(JPN) H5 58 03:17.9 2
11th 10 Melody Lane(JPN) F4 56 03:18.2 1 3/4
12th 9 Miraieno Tsubasa(JPN) H7 58 03:18.7 3
13th 13 Happy Grin(JPN) H5 58 03:24.7 DS
14th 12 Shirvanshah(JPN) H5 58 03:24.9 1 1/4

-- Fierement(JPN)
https://www.jbis.jp/horse/0001204307/
10-5-2-1

-- JRA results
http://japanracing.jp/_news2020/pdf/200503.pdf

Fierement(JPN), JRA champion older horse 2020, has been retired from racing due to injury.
With his three G1 victories (Kikuka Sho and Tenno Sho Spring twice), he must be regarded as the best stayer Deep Impact ever sired.
He will stand at Breeders Stallion Station.


He has been honored the ''JRA Hero in the Past'' (Hero retsuden), too. He is the most recent addition to the list (No. 85).

https://jra.jp/gallery/ads/heroes/index.html

[tachyon]

Lucky Lilac(JPN), 2015M. Orfevre(JPN) x Lilacs and Lace(USA) by Flower Alley(USA), defended her title in the G1 Queen Elizabeth II Cup 2200m turf at Kyoto under Christophe Lemaire scoring her 4th G1 victory on Nov 15th 2020.





-- replay
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WqwABVzEygQ
1st 18 Lucky Lilac(JPN) [Orfevre(JPN) x Lilacs and Lace(USA) by Flower Alley(USA)] M5 56 02:10.3
2nd 13 Salacia(JPN) [Deep Impact(JPN) x Salomina(GER) by Lomitas(GB)] M5 56 02:10.4 NK
3rd 11 Loves Only You(JPN) [Deep Impact(JPN) x Loves Only Me(USA) by Storm Cat(USA)] F4 56 02:10.4 NK
4th 12 Win Marilyn(JPN) F3 54 02:10.7 1 3/4
5th 8 Centelleo(JPN) M5 56 02:10.8 3/4
6th 4 Soft Fruit(JPN) F3 54 02:10.9 NK
7th 5 Ria Amelia(JPN) F3 54 02:10.9 NK
8th 1 Shadow Diva(JPN) F4 56 02:11.0 1/2
9th 2 Something Just(JPN) F4 56 02:11.2 3/4
10th 16 Miss New York(JPN) F3 54 02:11.2 NS
11th 14 Satono Garnet(JPN) M5 56 02:11.2 NS
12th 3 Lune Rouge(JPN) M5 56 02:11.3 1/2
13th 15 Uranus Charm(JPN) M5 56 02:11.3 NS
14th 9 Win Mighty(JPN) F3 54 02:11.4 1/2
15th 7 Rosa Glauca(JPN) M5 56 02:11.4 NK
16th 6 Normcore(JPN) M5 56 02:11.6 1
17th 17 Espoir(JPN) F4 56 02:11.6 NK
18th 10 Caro Bambina(JPN) M5 56 02:12.5 5

Lucky Lilac(JPN)
https://www.jbis.jp/horse/0001208248/
18-7-4-3

-- JRA report
''Lucky Lilac Becomes Fourth Mare to Mark Back-to-Back Victories in Queen Elizabeth II Cup''
https://japanracing.jp/_news2020/pdf/201115.pdf


@KyotoKeibaJo

Lucky Lilac(JPN), the 4-time G1 winner and champion Juvenile filly in 2017, has been retired from racing and will be a broodmare at Northern Farm where she was born.
She and Salacia(JPN)(runner-up of QE2 Cup and Arima KInen) arrived at Northern Farm on Jan 7th 2020.

[tachyon]

Three-time Group winner Mikki Swallow(JPN), 2014 H. Tosen Homareboshi(JPN) x Madre Bonita(JPN) by Jungle Pocket(JPN), has arrived at Yushun Stallion Station.
He is going to be the first grandson of Deep Impact(JPN) to become a stallion.
https://www.jbis.jp/horse/0001188418/


Mikki Swallow with his regular rider Kazuki Kikuzawa

https://blog.goo.ne.jp/umaichi_news/e/3 ... 5c5831a3bf

[tachyon]

WinStar has released a new promo video for Yoshida(JPN)(Heart's Cry)!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qUn7RJ8 ... e=youtu.be

[tachyon]

Janelle Monae(BRZ), 2017F. Agnes Gold(JPN) x Just Lucky(BRZ) by Spend A Buck(USA), won the G1 Grande Premio Henrique Possolo (the first leg of the Fillies Triple Crown) 1600m turf at Gavea, Brazil, on Feb 7th 2021, remaining unbeaten 2 for 2.



https://www.jcb.com.br/home/noticias/28 ... ice-coroa/

-- replay
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CTQF6vl ... e=emb_logo
https://www.pedigreequery.com/janelle+monae

[tachyon]

Interesting read!
and this photo is precious!!

-- from bloodhorse (Feb 11th)

Wishing Well Kept Up With the Best Company

Look Back: Dam of Sunday Silence one of the prolific producers from 1979 Las Flores
By Tom Hall

https://www.bloodhorse.com/horse-racing ... st-company


photo: @BloodHorse
https://twitter.com/BloodHorse/status/1 ... 6218682375

[CorridorZ75]

I love stories like that. Very cool confluence of genetics.

[Calypso]

Me too, thank you for posting that!

Years from now I feel like this is another race they'll be writing about in similar fashion.
https://www.equibase.com/premium/eqbPDF ... &STYLE=EQB

[Flanders]

Me too, thank you for posting that!

Years from now I feel like this is another race they'll be writing about in similar fashion.
https://www.equibase.com/premium/eqbPDF ... &STYLE=EQB

Its always really fun to go back and pick a f/m stakes race and see what they have done. Its quite interesting the number of nice producers that come out of the graded/group stakes.

[tachyon]

SundayStrong! ---- I always love WinStar's ads!

And this is a Yoshida colt(USA) o/o Happening(USA) by Animal Kingdom(USA), born on Jan 23rd at St. Simon Place.


@WinStarFarm

@TDN

[tachyon]

R.I.P. Cesario(JPN)

2002 blk Mare Special Week(JPN)[Sunday Silence(USA)] x Kirov Premiere(GB) by Sadler's Wells(USA)
https://www.jbis.jp/horse/0000743110/


Japanese Oaks (Yushun Himba) (G1) at Tokyo, May 22nd 2005






-- JBIS chart
https://www.jbis.jp/race/result/2005052 ... 1613900274

-- Race Replay (Fuji TV version - Japanese)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aQNnYVrs4zU


American Oaks (G1) at Hollywood Park, July 3rd 2005







-- Equibase chart
https://www.equibase.com/premium/chartE ... y=USA&rn=8

-- Race Replay (TVG Classic) (posted by Flanders in other thread)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DdtPoKt2H30

[Starine]

Such a tremendous loss for the breeding industry; Cesario could churn out excellent racehorses and sires like nobody's business.

But I will remember her most for her exploits on the racetrack; as "The Japanese whirlwind, Cesario!"

[BaroqueAgain1]

Looking at all those wonderful photos, it suddenly struck me that Cesario reminded me so much of another great filly: RUFFIAN.
Both tall, black, small white star, and talented as hell. Check out these photos:
https://www.bloodhorse.com/horse-racing ... ic-tribute

Sadly, Ruffian never got a chance to pass on her greatness to her foals.

[tachyon]

Looking at all those wonderful photos, it suddenly struck me that Cesario reminded me so much of another great filly: RUFFIAN.
Both tall, black, small white star, and talented as hell. Check out these photos:
https://www.bloodhorse.com/horse-racing ... ic-tribute

Sadly, Ruffian never got a chance to pass on her greatness to her foals.

There is a certain resemblance between the two!
Thank you very much for sharing.
Ruffian was in a class of her own.