Fan-Favorite "Strongest One-Win Horse" Bond Girl Retires to Become Broodmare

Bond Girl, a racehorse who captured the hearts of Japanese racing fans, has officially retired from the track to begin her new career as a broodmare. Her trainer, Hisashi Tezuka, voiced his support for her next chapter, commenting, "I hope she will be blessed with wonderful foals."

Although Bond Girl made a triumphant debut by winning her maiden race, that victory ultimately remained the sole win of her career. However, she consistently proved her strength at the highest levels, earning seven second-place finishes across Grade I, Grade II, and Grade III races. Her remarkable record of coming so close to major titles earned her nicknames like the "Silver Collector" and the "Strongest One-Win Horse." Partnered with legendary jockey Yutaka Take, her dramatic and unpredictable performances kept fans on the edge of their seats.

Following the announcement of her retirement, social media was flooded with emotional messages from fans. Many expressed regret that she never won a major race, posting comments such as, "I really wanted her to win a graded title," and "She always brought so much excitement." At the same time, fans celebrated her legacy with tributes like, "She was a powerful horse who will stay in our memories forever," and "Thank you for all your hard work." With her racing days behind her, fan expectations are already turning to her future foals, with many wishing that her children will capture the graded stakes victories that narrowly eluded their mother.

2>The context

In Japanese Thoroughbred racing administered by the Japan Racing Association (JRA), horses begin their careers in maiden races (known as shinba-sen). Above standard conditions lie graded stakes races (GI, GII, and GIII), which represent the elite tier of competition. Horses that consistently finish near the top in these high-stakes events without winning are affectionately called "silver collectors." A horse competing successfully in Grade I races with only a single debut win is exceptionally rare, making Bond Girl a unique and beloved figure in recent Japanese horse racing history.

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