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SARGA.CO – Among the long list of Japan’s great racehorses, there is one name that may not always have been a champion, yet was always there—coloring the flow of the race, stealing the spotlight, and keeping the audience’s hearts racing until the very last second. His name is Biko Pegasus, the small but determined horse who is now reborn as a spirited character in the game and anime Uma Musume: Pretty Derby.
Born in the United States on 8 February 1991, Biko Pegasus carried noble bloodlines—sired by the legendary Danzig and out of Condessa, a strong broodmare. He was a bay (dark brown) horse, modest in size, yet his body held hidden strength that revealed itself only on the track.
Shortly after birth, he was brought to Japan and began training under Tsugio Yanagida, who would shape Biko into a relentless fighter in every race.
Throughout his career, Biko Pegasus became known for using the “Sashi” (Closer) strategy—not leading from the start, but lurking in the middle of the pack, waiting for the right moment, then bursting forward in the final stretch. It was not an easy tactic, but always a dramatic one.
This style was carried over into Uma Musume, where the character Biko Pegasus received an “A” rating for the Late Surger strategy—a symbol of her patient, calculated, and determined racing style.
From 27 races, Biko Pegasus won 4, including two prestigious Grade 3 titles:
Keisei Hai 1994 – An epic moment when he defeated the legendary mare Hishi Amazon.
Centaur Stakes 1995 – A statement that he was a real threat in sprint-to-mile distances.
Though often not the star, he remained consistently competitive, finishing runner-up in six major races, including the Sprinters Stakes and the Takamatsunomiya Kinen, Japan’s two most prestigious sprint events.
An Unexpected Rivalry: The Small One vs. The Giant
One of the most fascinating stories of Biko Pegasus’s career was his rivalry with Hishi Akebono—the towering heavyweight often favored to win. At the 1995 Sprinters Stakes, Biko lost narrowly to Akebono, despite a massive 128-kilogram weight difference between them.
Yet the audience was captivated by the bravery of little Biko, who never backed down from the giant.
This contrast etched Biko Pegasus into memory as the “David of the racing world”—not because he always won, but because he always dared to fight.
After his last race at the 1998 Yasuda Kinen, Biko Pegasus retired to stud duty, siring a total of 34 foals. Unfortunately, none carried on his success. He passed away on 11 June 2019, at the age of 28. But his story did not end there…
In Uma Musume, Biko Pegasus is portrayed as an energetic, never-give-up girl. Though not a main character, she holds a special place in the hearts of players, embodying the spirit of ordinary individuals who fight with extraordinary heart.
She is not just a supporting character—she represents all those who struggle selflessly.
Biko Pegasus teaches us that in both horse racing and life, victory is not the only measure of greatness. Sometimes, the courage to keep running, even when behind, is the story most worth remembering.
Today, both on the track and the screen, Biko Pegasus keeps running—reminding us that even a “supporting role” can become a hero in their own story.
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