Aston Machan
| Aston Machan アストンマーチャン | |
|---|---|
Aston Machan at the parade ring of the 2007 Oka Sho | |
| Breed | Thoroughbred |
| Sire | Admire Cozzene |
| Grandsire | Cozzene |
| Dam | Rustling Copse |
| Damsire | Woodman |
| Sex | Mare |
| Foaled | 5 March 2004 |
| Died | 21 April 2008 (aged 4)[1] |
| Country | Japan |
| Color | Bay |
| Breeder | Shadai Farm |
| Owner | Mayumi Tosa |
| Trainer | Sei Ishizaka |
| Record | 11: 5-2-0 |
| Earnings | ¥248,997,000 |
| Major wins | |
| Kokura Nisai Stakes (2006) Fantasy Stakes (2006) Fillies' Revue (2007) Sprinters Stakes (2007) | |
Aston Machan (Japanese: アストンマーチャン, Hepburn: Asuton Maachan; 5 March 2004 – 21 April 2008)[1] was a Japanese Thoroughbred racehorse who won the Sprinters Stakes in 2007.
Background
Aston Machan was foaled on Shadai Farm on March 5, 2004. She was sired by Admire Cozzene who was sired by Cozzene, an American-bred racehorse who won the Breeders' Cup Mile in 1985 and was an outstanding sire. Her dam, Rustling Copse, was an American-bred racehorse sired by Woodman.[2][3]
She later died at the age of four due to acute heart failure caused by Colitis-X, an acute or peracute colitis of unknown origin that is still poorly understood. Because of this, her career was cut short.[4]
Racing Record
Aston Machan raced in a total of 11 races, winning 5 and placing 2nd on two races. Below is her racing statistics which were taken from netkeiba.net.[5]
| Date | Race | Distance | Surface | Track | Finish | Field | Jockey | Winner (Runner-up) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006 – two-year-old season | ||||||||
| Jul 22 | 2YO debut | 1200m | Turf | Kokura | 2nd | 13 | Yutaka Take | Charmant Reine |
| Aug 6 | 2YO maiden | 1200m | Turf | Kokura | 1st | 13 | Ryuji Wada | (Entrain) |
| Sep 3 | Kokura Nisai Stakes | 1200m | Turf | Kokura | 1st | 14 | Ryota Sameshima | (Nishino Mao) |
| Nov 5 | Fantasy Stakes | 1400m | Turf | Kyoto | 1st | 14 | Yutaka Take | (Excuse) |
| Dec 3 | Hanshin Juvenile Fillies | 1600m | Turf | Hanshin | 2nd | 18 | Yutaka Take | Vodka |
| 2007 – three-year-old season | ||||||||
| Mar 11 | Fillies' Revue | 1400m | Turf | Hanshin | 1st | 16 | Yutaka Take | (Amano Cherry Run) |
| Apr 8 | Oka Sho | 1600m | Turf | Hanshin | 7th | 18 | Yutaka Take | Daiwa Scarlet |
| Aug 12 | Kitakyushu Kinen | 1200m | Turf | Kokura | 6th | 16 | Yasunari Iwata | Kyowa Roaring |
| Sep 30 | Sprinters Stakes | 1200m | Turf | Nakayama | 1st | 16 | Eiji Nakadate | (Sans Adieu) |
| Oct 27 | Mainichi Broadcast Swan Stakes | 1400m | Turf | Kyoto | 14th | 18 | Eiji Nakadate | Super Hornet |
| 2008 – four-year-old season | ||||||||
| Feb 10 | Silk Road Stakes | 1200m | Turf | Kyoto | 10th | 16 | Yutaka Take | Fine Grain |
In popular culture
An anthropomorphic version of Aston Machan appears in the game Umamusume: Pretty Derby, voiced by Honoka Inoue.[6]
Pedigree
| Sire Admire Cozzene 1996 |
Cozzene 1980 |
Caro | Fortino |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chambord | |||
| Ride The Trails | Prince John | ||
| Wildwook | |||
| Admire McArdy 1991 |
Northern Taste | Northern Dancer | |
| Lady Victoria | |||
| Mrs McArdy | Tribal Chief | ||
| Hanina | |||
| Dam Rustling Copse 1993 |
Woodman 1983 |
Mr. Prospector | Raise a Native |
| Gold Digger | |||
| Playmate | Buckpasser | ||
| Intriguing | |||
| Fieldy 1983 |
Northfields | Northern Dancer | |
| Little Hut | |||
| Gramy | Tapioca | ||
| Gracile |
References
- ^ a b "アストンマーチャン" [Aston Machan]. 競走馬のふるさと案内所 (in Japanese). Retrieved 2026-01-01.
- ^ Japan Bloodhorse Breeders' Association. "Aston Machan(JPN)". jbis.jp.
- ^ Bloodhorse. "BC Winner/Sire Cozzene Dead". bloodhorse.com.
- ^ Tai, S. "愛された"薄命の名牝"アストンマーチャンを導いたベテラン騎手の感謝「一生懸命走ってくれてありがとう」《「ウマ娘」にも新たに登場》" [Veteran jockey who guided beloved "short-lived mare" Aston Martin expresses his gratitude: "Thank you for running so hard" (also newly featured in "Uma Musume")]. Sports Graphic Number (in Japanese). Retrieved 2025-12-20.
- ^ NET DREAMERS, Co., Ltd. "Aston Machan Race Results". en.netkeiba.com.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: multiple names: authors list (link) - ^ "アストンマーチャン｜ウマ娘 プリティーダービー 公式ポータルサイト｜Cygames". ウマ娘 プリティーダービー 公式ポータルサイト (in Japanese). Retrieved 2025-12-31.
- ^ Japan Bloodhorse Breeders' Association. "Aston Machan Five-generation Pedigree Table". jbis.jp.