Haru Urara, a famous Japanese racehorse that inspired a character in the anime Umamusume: Pretty Derby, passed away at the age of 29. The racehorse was known for losing every single race it took part in. Haru Urara lost a total of 113 games in a row and was pretty famous around the globe. It was on September 9, 2025, when Haru Urara passed away, after suffering from Colic. If a report by Friday Magazine is to be believed, Urara’s death was confirmed by Martha Farm in Onjuku, Chiba.
Famous Japanese racehorse, Haru Urara passed away at the age of 29
A representative of the Maratha Farm revealed that something was not right with Haru for two days, as she didn’t poop, a day before she passed away. After the vet was called to treat Haru Urara, her condition suddenly worsened, and she passed away after a while. For the unversed, the lifespan of a horse of 29 years is equal to 90 years of a human being. And the disease from which Haru died is called Colic, which is a pretty common issue among horses. Haru was born in 1996, and after two years, in 1998, the racehorse began its career, which spanned six years, ending in 2004.
Who was the famous Japanese racehorse, Haru Urara? She lost every game she took part in, and also inspired a character in an anime
For the unversed, Haru Urara was known as ‘star of the losers’, and although she lost all 113 games in a row in the 2000s, she was considered one of the well-known horses in the world. Her determination was what made her attractive; thus, after losing all the matches back-to-back, she still made it to the lines, which garnered a great deal of attention.
Haru even inspired the character of a female lead in the anime Umamusume: Pretty Derby. Haru was a phenomenon for the Japanese and global audience, and she had been staying at the Martha Farm in Onjuku, Chiba Prefecture, since 2013. According to the owners, Haru Urara was in great health even two days before her death, and it was only recently that people from all over the world began coming overseas to meet her, more so than before.
What was the reason for the death of the Japanese racehorse, Haru Urara?
For the unversed, Haru Urara passed away at the age of 29, which is mostly 90 in human years. Haru Urara passed away due to Colic, which is a form of gas that happens in the intestine. Colic is a common health issue in horses, which is considered to be pretty dangerous, with a high mortality rate. Colic is a common concern among horse owners and can be indicated by a painful state in the patient’s abdomen, which occurs due to gas in the intestine. This condition is unpredictable and unpreventable.
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