Oguri Cap from 'Uma Musume'

Oguri Cap (オグリキャップ, Oguri Cap) is a virtual character in the game 'Uma Musume Pretty Derby' and its spin-offs. She is voiced by Tomoya Takayanagi, born on March 27, stands 167cm tall, and has measurements of 82/57/82cm. She is an outstanding girl who transferred from a local area to Treson Academy, carrying the expectations of her hometown people but often causing concern due to her childish words and actions. She is also the school's biggest eater, whether it's a rice jar or a rice pot. She devours everything in an instant; His character is based on a bushed racehorse born on March 27, 1985, at Inaba Farm in Hokkaido. His name is derived from the surname of owner Koichi Oguri and his sire, Dancing Cap. His grandsire is the famous American horse Native Dancer. This prototype suffered developmental delays in his youth due to right foreleg deformity and poor milk production in the mare. After treatment and the treatment of stable manager Tomomitsu Kawase, he was cured of the leaky hoof syndrome. He achieved 10 wins and 2 runner-ups in local races. After moving to central racing in 1988, He faced Tamamo Juji in three wild dueling battles and came from behind to win the Arima Kinen. After retiring in 1990, he miraculously made a comeback to win consecutive Arima titles. He ultimately died in 2010 from a fractured leg at the age of 25. He raced 32 races in his career, achieving 22 wins and 6 finishes, with a consecutive head-to-head rate of 87.5%. Starting from humble beginnings, he rose to become one of the Heisei Big Three, earning the highest prize money in Japanese history, reshaping the racing's perception of pedigree strength and boosting central horse racing betting ticket sales from 1988 The 2 trillion yen increase from 2 trillion yen in 1990 to 3 trillion yen in 1990, and the second season of the TV anime "Uma Musume Cinderella," adapted from its legendary story, premiered in October 2025; In October 1986, the prototype horse went to Miyama Breeding Farm for three months of racing training to get used to the tack and jockey, managed and trained by Kenji Yoshida. Yoshida said Oguri Hat was gentle and intelligent, often staying alone and avoiding fights with other horses. However, during training, it would hop and try to knock the trainer down, as if playing with the trainer. After finishing training in early 1987, it came to Kasamatsu Racecourse to participate in local races and training, and its name was registered there. At the time, trainer Masayu Sagimi noticed that when running at full speed, his center of gravity was very low, and when accelerating while riding, he could feel a noticeable sense of sinking. He praised his soft muscles, comfortable ride, and sharp stride. Because of his low center of gravity and running style parallel to the ground, people in Kasamatsu described him as a "horse that crawls on the ground." Additionally, the ranch owner who cared for Oguri Cap gave him the nickname "Hatsuratsu," meaning energetic and lighthearted. His sire, Dancing Cap, produced many offspring with a temperament and a long career With only 5 wins in 20 starts, it was classified as a second-tier racehorse with an unpromising pedigree. At the time, most horses at the local farm were gray-haired horses, earning the nickname "Gray Rabbit." The prototype for Oguri Cap was once sold for 2.5 million yen to its first owner, Koichi Oguri. At first, no one had high expectations for its future, and some even doubted whether it could grow up healthy. Ultimately, it became a legend that influenced generations in Japan and pushed Japanese racing passion to its peak.