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SARGA.CO – On September 9, 2025, the racing world—and countless hearts she once touched—lost someone special. Haru Urara, the legendary Japanese racehorse known not for victories but for never giving up, passed away at 2:20 a.m. from abdominal complications.
It sounds unusual: a horse with hundreds of defeats becoming a national icon and even inspiring an Uma Musume: Pretty Derby character. But that was Haru Urara—anything but ordinary.
Throughout her career, Haru Urara recorded over 100 straight losses. The world called her “the horse that never wins,” but the Japanese public saw more than numbers: she embodied perseverance, grit, and hope amid hardship.
During Japan’s early-2000s economic slump, she became a symbol for anyone struggling—workers, students failing exams, anyone feeling beaten by life. Her betting tickets were sold as lucky charms, and she was welcomed like a celebrity.
In retirement, Haru Urara lived calmly and lovingly under the care of the Haru Urara Association and Matha Farm. Fans followed her heartwarming daily blog: her playful protests at the sound of tree trimmers, her delight when gifted fresh grass.
According to Yuko Miyahara of the Association, “U-chan,” as she was affectionately called, remained her stubborn self to the end—leaving this world with the same unyielding spirit she showed on the track.
A Farewell Filled with Love
On September 13, hundreds gathered in Kochi—the site of her racing days—to honor her life. They brought flowers, letters, and even stuffed horses. Emotions ran deep.
Fan Ryosuke Kuroki said, “Haru Urara is the only horse that became a legend because of her defeats. But in our hearts, she won every race.”
More Than a Horse
Haru Urara proved that even failure can light the world when you refuse to stop running. Her passing leaves sorrow but also an enduring legacy of resilience, hope, and the true meaning of victory.
The final page of Haru Urara’s diary is written, but her story will keep galloping through memory—and the hearts of all she inspired.
(Source: automaton-media.com)
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