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SARGA.CO – Behind the cheerful, high-spirited character of Winning Ticket in the anime Uma Musume: Pretty Derby lies a true story every bit as thrilling as the show itself. This character is no mere invention, but a tribute to a legendary Japanese racehorse who once captivated the public with a dramatic, emotion-filled racing style.
Foaled on March 21, 1990, Winning Ticket was the product of elite lineage: Italian champion Tony Bin, winner of the Prix de l’Arc de Triomphe, and Powerful Lady, a strong mare descended from Japan’s famed “supercar” Maruzensky. From birth, he was regarded as a colt of extraordinary potential.
Trained by Yuji Ito, Winning Ticket quickly rose to prominence, becoming one of the three standout racehorses of the early 1990s alongside Biwa Hayahide and Narita Taishin. Together, they were known as the “BNW” trio, a force that dominated Japanese tracks of the era.
A Thrilling Racing Style
With loyal jockey Masato Shibata aboard, Winning Ticket excelled in the Sashi (Closer) style—settling in the middle of the pack before unleashing a blazing final-turn sprint to mow down the leaders.
This strategy reached its pinnacle in the 1993 Japanese Derby (G1). In a breathtaking finish, Winning Ticket surged past rivals Sakura Chitose O and even his BNW peers, delivering Shibata his long-awaited first Derby victory. It was a moment that made the name “Winning Ticket” feel almost prophetic—the true ticket to triumph.
Winning Ticket’s racing career spanned just 1992 to 1994, yet he notched 6 wins in 14 starts and earned ¥424 million. A tendon injury forced early retirement, but not before he left an indelible mark on the sport.
After retiring, Winning Ticket stood at stud, siring 507 foals. Among his descendants, only his granddaughter Lei Papale reached the top tier, capturing the 2021 Osaka Hai and carrying the family name back to glory.
Following his stud career, he lived out a long and comfortable retirement at the AERU care facility until his passing at age 33 from digestive complications—remarkably long-lived for a racehorse.
Winning Ticket’s life proved so inspiring that it was immortalized in Uma Musume: Pretty Derby, which introduces legendary Japanese racehorses to a new generation. In the series, his character is lively, upbeat, and tenacious—perfectly mirroring his real-life spirit. Just as in his racing days, he remains a symbol that determination can be the true “ticket to dreams.”
In the series, the Winning Ticket character is portrayed as passionate, cheerful, and relentless—a true reflection of his true spirit in the real world. Just like in his racing life, he remains a symbol that determination can be the ticket to a dream.
A Legacy That Will Not Fade
Even though his feet no longer race on the track, the name Winning Ticket will live on in the hearts of fans. Whether on the real racetrack, in the game, or on the anime screen, Winning Ticket proves that legends don't have to last long to be immortal.
(Sources: FB Atha ID, Uma Musume Wiki Fandom, Namuwiki & Netkeiba)
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