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SARGA.CO – In the world of Japanese horse racing, the name Mayano Top Gun is no stranger to fans of the 1990s racing scene. But who would have thought that decades after his glory days, the chestnut stallion would once again capture the spotlight—not on the track, but in the digital realm through the game and anime Uma Musume Pretty Derby.
Today, Mayano Top Gun is widely known to a new generation as an energetic, fearless orange-haired girl, brimming with fiery spirit in every race. Yet behind this cheerful and spirited character lies the true story of a formidable racehorse who once made history.
The Real Legend Behind the Name
Mayano Top Gun was a Japanese Thoroughbred racehorse born on March 24, 1992. Known as a long-distance specialist, he scored major victories in prestigious Grade 1 races, including:
Kikuka Sho (1995) – Japan’s version of the St. Leger Stakes
Tenno Sho (1996) – the nation’s premier long-distance race
Takarazuka Kinen (1997)
Arima Kinen (1995) – one of the most popular races, decided by fan voting
Mayano Top Gun was famous for his “closer” racing style—holding back in the early stages, then surging forward in the final stretch. This calm yet deadly approach made him unpredictable and a favorite among racing fans.
In Uma Musume Pretty Derby, Mayano Top Gun is portrayed as a high-spirited girl with bright orange hair and boundless energy. She’s known for her spontaneity, bravery, and love of freedom.
She’s also often paired as the “partner in mischief” to the equally eccentric and unpredictable Gold Ship. Beneath her cheerful exterior, however, lies a fiercely competitive spirit—true to her real-life counterpart’s racing style.
Mayano Top Gun retired from racing in 1998 and lived out his years as a stud horse. He passed away on November 3, 2019, at the age of 27.
Thanks to Uma Musume, his name lives on, now recognized by a new generation of game and anime fans. His character stands as proof that a legend never truly disappears—as long as there’s someone to remember it.
When the Track Meets the Screen
The case of Mayano Top Gun reflects Japan’s unique way of blending reality with fiction. Uma Musume is more than just entertainment—it serves as a joyful and heartfelt medium for preserving the history of horse racing.
Now, every time Mayano Top Gun sprints in the game or appears in the anime, we’re witnessing a living piece of history—alive once more with spirit, nostalgia, and admiration.
Marking the national energy company’s commitment to supporting the growth of equestrian sports in the country.
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