| Breed | Thoroughbred |
|---|---|
| Sire | Sakura Yutaka O |
| Grandsire | Tesco Boy |
| Dam | Icy Goggle |
| Damsire | Royal Ski |
| Sex | Stallion |
| Foaled | 9 April 1995 |
| Country | Japan |
| Color | Chesnut |
| Breeder | Shadai Farm |
| Owner | Lucky Field Co. Ltd. |
| Trainer | Masanori Ito |
| Record | 12: 7-2-1 |
| Earnings | ¥360,004,000[1] |
| Wins | Yasuda Kinen (1999) Mile Championship (1999) |
| Awards | JRA Award for Best Sprinter or Miler (1999)[2] JRA Best Horse By Home-Bred Sire (1999)[2] |
Air Jihad (エアジハード, Hepburn: Ea Jihādo, born 9 April 1995)[2] is a former Japanese Thoroughbred racehorse and sire. During his racing career, he won two G1 races, the Yasuda Kinen and the Mile Championship in the same year. Because of this, he was awarded the JRA Award for Best Sprinter or Miler in 1999, along with the JRA Best Horse By Home-Bred Sire.[2] His total earnings were 360,004,000 JPY after he retired.[1]
Background
Air Jihad is a chestnut horse foaled by Icy Goggle. He was born on April 9, 1995, at the Shadai Farm, sired by Sakura Yutaka O. His grandsire, Tesco Boy, was a British-bred racehorse and the leading sire in Japan six times.[3]
Racing Record
In Air Jihad's racing career from 1997 to 1999, he competed in a total of 12 races where he won seven. The table below shows his racing statistics.[4][5]
| scope="col" style="background:#dcd9dd; | Date | scope="col" style="background:#dcd9dd; | Race | Grade | Distance | scope="col" style="background:#dcd9dd; | Surface | scope="col" style="background:#dcd9dd; | Condition | Track | Entry | Finish | Time | Margin | Jockey | Winner (Runner-up) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1997 – three-year-old season | ||||||||||||
| Dec 7 | 3YO Debut | 1200m | Turf | Firm | Nakayama | 10 | 1st | 1:10.8 | -0.6 | Yutaka Take | (Ferdeen) | |
| 1998 – four-year-old season | ||||||||||||
| Feb 1 | Cattleya Sho | ALW (1 Win) | 1200m | Dirt | Fast | Tokyo | 15 | 1st | 1:13.6 | -0.2 | Yutaka Take | (I Am a Brother) |
| Mar 22 | Fuji TV Sho Spring Stakes | G2 | 1800m | Turf | Good | Nakayama | 15 | 4th | 1:50.1 | 0.3 | Yutaka Take | Courir Cyclone |
| May 17 | NHK Mile Cup | G1 | 1600m | Turf | Good | Tokyo | 17 | 8th | 1:34.5 | 0.8 | Hiroki Hashimoto | El Condor Pasa |
| Oct 18 | 3YO & UP | 1600m | Turf | Soft | Tokyo | 9 | 1st | 1:36.4 | -0.2 | Hiroki Hashimoto | (Conquista Crown) | |
| Nov 14 | Okutama Stakes | ALW (3 Win) | 1400m | Turf | Firm | Tokyo | 14 | 1st | 1:22.2 | -0.1 | Hiroki Hashimoto | (Wakasa Baron) |
| Nov 28 | Fuji Stakes | G3 | 1400m | Turf | Firm | Tokyo | 15 | 1st | 1:23.0 | 0.0 | Hiroki Hashimoto | (Prest Symboli) |
| 1999 – five-year-old season | ||||||||||||
| Apr 25 | Tanigawadake Stakes | OP | 1600m | Turf | Firm | Niigata | 15 | 2nd | 1:32.5 | 0.0 | Hiroki Hashimoto | Narita Protector |
| May 15 | Keio Hai Spring Cup | G2 | 1400m | Turf | Firm | Tokyo | 18 | 2nd | 1:20.6 | 0.1 | Masayoshi Ebina | Grass Wonder |
| Jun 13 | Yasuda Kinen | G1 | 1600m | Turf | Firm | Tokyo | 14 | 1st | 1:33.3 | 0.0 | Masayoshi Ebina | (Grass Wonder) |
| Oct 31 | Tennō Shō (Autumn) | G1 | 2000m | Turf | Firm | Tokyo | 17 | 3rd | 1:58.2 | 0.2 | Masayoshi Ebina | Special Week |
| Nov 21 | Mile Championship | G1 | 1600m | Turf | Firm | Tokyo | 18 | 1st | 1:32.8 | -0.2 | Masayoshi Ebina | (King Halo) |
Stud Career
Air Jihad had sired a total of 380 registered foals, one of which—Showa Modern—is a 2010 Yasuda Kinen winner.[2]
References
- ^ Japan Bloodhorse Breeders' Association. "Air Jihad(JPN)". jbis.jp. Retrieved 2025-12-31.
- ^ NET DREAMERS, Co., Ltd. "Air Jihad | Horse Profile, Pedigree, Form, Race Record". en.netkeiba.com. Retrieved 2025-12-31.
- ^ Thoroughbred Heritage. "Leading Sires of Japan". tbheritage.com. Retrieved 2025-12-31.
- ^ NET DREAMERS, Co., Ltd. "Air Jihad Race Record and Form". en.netkeiba.com. Retrieved 2025-12-31.
- ^ Japan Bloodhorse Breeders' Association. "Race Records | Air Jihad(JPN)". jbis.jp. Retrieved 2025-12-31.