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International Business Times UK
International Business Times UK
Jennifer Ong

How Did Haru Urara Become Legendary? Most Unforgettable Moments the Beloved Japanese Horse Made a Name for Itself

A picture of Haru Urara from X. (Credit: X formerly Twitter/@pat_patrick_)

The world of horse racing has always been intensely competitive, so much so that losing horses are often forgotten, never given a second glance. But Haru Urara, whose name translates to Glorious Spring, wasn't just another losing horse, as fate would have it.

The legendary racehorse passed away on 9 September at the age of 29 (that's 90 in human years). Unlike other racing legends, however, Haru Urara's claim to fame didn't come from winning. Instead, it was her unique tendency to lose every race year after year.

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