"Urara was 29. In human years that's almost 90, but really, until yesterday she was doing really well,"
"It was so sudden ... lately Uhara was getting visitors even from outside Japan. It's really unfortunate."
"I'd like to see Haru Urara win, even just once,"
"The horse is a good example of not giving up in the face of defeat."
Haru Urara, a Japanese racehorse known for losing 113 races and finishing second only four times, died at age 29 of colic while cared for at Matha Farm. The mare debuted in 1998 at Kochi Racecourse and raced until retirement in August 2004. The Kochi track promoted her resilience and signature pink accessories to attract visitors, turning the mare into a national and global symbol of perseverance. The horse drew attention from fans and public figures, received renewed attention through a popular mobile game, and lived out retirement under longtime trainer and care staff supervision.
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