Oguri Cap JP
Persona. Quiet, steady, and humble, Oguri Cap is the dorm’s soft-spoken powerhouse. A country girl from Hokkaidō, she saves her words (and energy) for the track, where her focus hardens and her stride turns relentless.
On the track. Oguri’s racing is all about honest strength and rhythm. She builds pace without fuss, holds position through the turns, then grinds out a clean, decisive finish. Pressure doesn’t rattle her—if anything, she tightens form and pushes harder.
Off the track. Famous for a bottomless appetite and love of simple food. She trains with quiet consistency, keeps tidy notes, and is the most dependable senpai you could ask for—encouraging juniors with actions more than speeches.
What drives her. She runs for the people who support her: fans, classmates, and a Trainer who believes in steady work over flashy shortcuts. Setbacks become fuel; Oguri treats every comeback as proof that effort matters.
Relationships & vibe. Earns rivals’ respect by being a wall of consistency rather than a loud presence. With friends she’s gentle and straightforward—small smiles, honest compliments, and a lunchbox that somehow never seems big enough.
Signature moments. Gutsy, high-pressure wins that swing the whole stadium; comeback runs where she strings together metronomic strides and refuses to fade.
Trainer notes.
- Responds best to clear plans and incremental goals.
- Praise her effort, not just results; reward days tend to involve a very large meal.
- Keep recovery honest—she’ll try to do “just one more set” unless you stop her.
TL;DR. A sincere runner who turns quiet determination into big-stage performances—Oguri Cap doesn’t grandstand; she just goes out and runs the race everyone came to see.
Race Results
| Date | Race | Grade | Course | Going | Dist | Pos | Draw | Jockey | Wgt | SP | Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990-12-23 | Arima Kinen (Grand Prix) | G1 | Nakayama (JP) | Good | 2500 m | 1 | 8 | Y. Take | 56.0 kg | 5.5 | 2:34.2 |
| 1990-11-25 | Japan Cup | G1 | Tokyo (JP) | Good | 2400 m | 11 | 7 | S. Masuzawa | 57.0 kg | 7.3 | 2:24.1 |
| 1990-10-28 | Tenno Sho (Autumn) | G1 | Tokyo (JP) | Good | 2000 m | 6 | 12 | S. Masuzawa | 58.0 kg | 2.0 | 1:58.9 |
| 1990-06-10 | Takarazuka Kinen | G1 | Hanshin (JP) | Good | 2200 m | 2 | 6 | J. Oka | 57.0 kg | 1.2 | 2:14.6 |
| 1990-05-13 | Yasuda Kinen | G1 | Tokyo (JP) | Good | 1600 m | 1 | 9 | Y. Take | 57.0 kg | 1.4 | 1:32.4 |
| 1989-12-24 | Arima Kinen (Grand Prix) | G1 | Nakayama (JP) | Good | 2500 m | 5 | 1 | K. Minai | 57.0 kg | 1.8 | 2:32.5 |
| 1989-11-26 | Japan Cup | G1 | Tokyo (JP) | Good | 2400 m | 2 | 3 | K. Minai | 57.0 kg | 5.3 | 2:22.2 |
| 1989-11-19 | Mile Championship | G1 | Kyoto (JP) | Good | 1600 m | 1 | 1 | K. Minai | 57.0 kg | 1.3 | 1:34.6 |
| 1989-10-29 | Tenno Sho (Autumn) | G1 | Tokyo (JP) | Good | 2000 m | 1 | 4 | K. Minai | 58.0 kg | 1.9 | 1:59.1 |
| 1989-10-08 | Mainichi Okan | G2 | Tokyo (JP) | Good to Soft | 1800 m | 1 | 6 | K. Minai | 59.0 kg | 1.4 | 1:46.7 |
| 1989-09-17 | All Comers | G3 | Nakayama (JP) | Good | 2200 m | 1 | 11 | K. Minai | 57.0 kg | 1.4 | 2:12.4 |
| 1988-12-25 | Arima Kinen (Grand Prix) | G1 | Nakayama (JP) | Good | 2500 m | 1 | 10 | Y. Okabe | 55.0 kg | 3.7 | 2:33.9 |
| 1988-11-27 | Japan Cup | G1 | Tokyo (JP) | Good | 2400 m | 3 | 8 | H. Kawachi | 55.0 kg | 6.9 | 2:25.8 |
| 1988-10-30 | Tenno Sho (Autumn) | G1 | Tokyo (JP) | Good | 2000 m | 1 | 1 | H. Kawachi | 56.0 kg | 2.1 | 1:59.0 |
| 1988-10-09 | Mainichi Okan | G2 | Tokyo (JP) | Good to Soft | 1800 m | 1 | 8 | H. Kawachi | 56.0 kg | 1.7 | 1:49.2 |
| 1988-07-10 | Takamatsunomiya Hai | G2 | Chukyo (JP) | Good | 2000 m | 1 | 2 | H. Kawachi | 55.0 kg | 1.2 | 1:59.0 |
| 1988-06-05 | New Zealand Trophy Yonsai S. | G2 | Tokyo (JP) | Good | 1600 m | 1 | 11 | H. Kawachi | 56.0 kg | 1.2 | 1:34.0 |
| 1988-05-08 | Kyoto Yonsai Tokubetsu (Mainichi Broadcasting) | G3 | Kyoto (JP) | Good to Soft | 2000 m | 1 | 15 | K. Minai | 58.0 kg | 1.3 | 2:03.6 |
| 1988-03-27 | Mainichi Hai | G3 | Hanshin (JP) | Soft | 2000 m | 1 | 10 | H. Kawachi | 57.0 kg | 2.2 | 2:04.8 |
| 1988-03-06 | Pegasus Stakes | G3 | Hanshin (JP) | Good | 1600 m | 1 | 4 | H. Kawachi | 56.0 kg | 3.8 | 1:35.6 |
IRL Info
- Died: 1985-03-27
- Sex: Stallion
- Colour: Gray
- Height: 167 cm
- Trainer: Masao Sumi (Kasamatsu), Tsutomu Setoguchi (Ritto)
- Sire: Dancing Cap
- Dam: White Narubi
A beloved grey champion of late-1980s/early-1990s Japanese racing, Oguri Cap rose from the regional NAR circuit to national stardom in the JRA. Soft-eyed and steel-nerved, he became a symbol of grit, versatility, and the racing boom of his era—drawing huge crowds and a devoted fanbase known as “Oguri fever.”
Career highlights
- Regional to national breakout: Dominated locally, then stepped into the JRA and immediately proved elite, becoming a nationwide sensation.
- Major G1 wins:
- Mile Championship (1989)
- Yasuda Kinen (1990)
- Arima Kinen (1988 & 1990) — fan-vote grand prix; the 1990 comeback is a signature, storybook victory
- Model of consistency: Faced top rivals over a wide distance spread, piling up high finishes and era-defining earnings.
Legacy & impact
- Cultural icon: A charismatic grey who helped broaden racing’s appeal in Japan.
- Fan favorite: His Arima Kinen triumphs are still goosebump moments; merchandise and media cemented his status beyond racing circles.
- Honors: Frequently tops “all-time favorite” polls; statues/displays and retrospectives keep his legend alive.
After racing
- Stud career: Retired to stud; not a dominant sire numerically, but a perennial fan favorite to visit.
- Retirement & passing: Enjoyed a comfortable pensioned life; passed away in 2010, aged 25. His memory endures through features, museum exhibits, and the many fans who discovered racing through him.
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