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Orfevre (JPN)

  • Chestnut Colt
  • Born 2008
  • JPN-Bred
Orfevre Wins the Japanese Two Thousand Guineas.
Orfevre Wins the Japanese Two Thousand Guineas. Kate Hunter
Orfevre wins the 2011 Japanese Derby.
Orfevre wins the 2011 Japanese Derby. Kate Hunter
Orfevre being paraded during his retirement ceremony with thousands of camera flashes emitting from the crowd.
Orfevre being paraded during his retirement ceremony with thousands of camera flashes emitting from the crowd. Kate Hunter
Orfevre during his retirement celebration.
Orfevre during his retirement celebration. Kate Hunter
Orfevre, who is out of the Mejiro Queen mare Oriental Art, secured his Triple Crown the year of the devastating Fukushima earthquake and became an icon in his native country.
Orfevre, who is out of the Mejiro Queen mare Oriental Art, secured his Triple Crown the year of the devastating Fukushima earthquake and became an icon in his native country. Kate Hunter
Winner of the 2011 Arima Kinen after securing Japan's Triple Crown en route to Horse of the Year honors, Orfevre retires with 12 wins, including six at the top level, from 21 career starts.
Winner of the 2011 Arima Kinen after securing Japan's Triple Crown en route to Horse of the Year honors, Orfevre retires with 12 wins, including six at the top level, from 21 career starts. Kate Hunter
Orfevre walks in the spotlight during his retirement ceremony.
Orfevre walks in the spotlight during his retirement ceremony. Kate Hunter
Orfevre goes out a champion in front of tens of thousands of screaming fans.
Orfevre goes out a champion in front of tens of thousands of screaming fans. Kate Hunter
Orfevre's retirement celebration was a massive spectacle in Japan with much media coverage.
Orfevre's retirement celebration was a massive spectacle in Japan with much media coverage. Kate Hunter
Orfevre goes out a champion in front of tens of thousands of screaming fans.
Orfevre goes out a champion in front of tens of thousands of screaming fans. Kate Hunter
Orfevre following his Arima Kinen (Grand Prix) win.
Orfevre following his Arima Kinen (Grand Prix) win. Naoji Inada
Orfevre is patted by jockey Kenichi Ikezoe after winning the Arima Kinen.
Orfevre is patted by jockey Kenichi Ikezoe after winning the Arima Kinen. Naoji Inada
Orfevre, whose connections skipped the Japan Cup (Jpn-I) one month ago to concentrate on the Arima Kinen, concludes his racing career as Japan's second-highest top earner with a bankroll ¥1,576,213,000 ($15,087,709), ranking only behind all-time leading earner T.M.Opera O.
Orfevre, whose connections skipped the Japan Cup (Jpn-I) one month ago to concentrate on the Arima Kinen, concludes his racing career as Japan's second-highest top earner with a bankroll ¥1,576,213,000 ($15,087,709), ranking only behind all-time leading earner T.M.Opera O. Naoji Inada
Bred by Shadai Corp. and owned by Sunday Racing Co., Orfevre is to begin his stallion career at Shadai Stallion Station in Hokkaido.
Bred by Shadai Corp. and owned by Sunday Racing Co., Orfevre is to begin his stallion career at Shadai Stallion Station in Hokkaido. Naoji Inada
Japanese star Orfevre bowed out of racing in fine style Dec. 22 when winning the Arima Kinen (Jpn-I) by a commanding eight lengths at Nakayama.
Japanese star Orfevre bowed out of racing in fine style Dec. 22 when winning the Arima Kinen (Jpn-I) by a commanding eight lengths at Nakayama. Naoji Inada
The 5-year-old son of Stay Gold was all business as the on-track crowd of 124,782 roared when he swept from near the back of the 16-horse field around the final turn to take charge at the top of the straight. From there, the question was not would he win, but by how many lengths.
The 5-year-old son of Stay Gold was all business as the on-track crowd of 124,782 roared when he swept from near the back of the 16-horse field around the final turn to take charge at the top of the straight. From there, the question was not would he win, but by how many lengths. Naoji Inada
Orfevre being honored during his retirement ceremony.
Orfevre being honored during his retirement ceremony. Masakazu Takahashi
Orfevre being lead along the front of the grand stand for his retirement ceremony.
Orfevre being lead along the front of the grand stand for his retirement ceremony. Masakazu Takahashi
"I tried to focus on how to settle the horse and to keep him in good rhythm instead of where to position him or anything about the other horses," Kenichi Ikezoe said. "He was a bit keen to go, but I kept him reserved behind Gold Ship hoping he would stay settled.
"I tried to focus on how to settle the horse and to keep him in good rhythm instead of where to position him or anything about the other horses," Kenichi Ikezoe said. "He was a bit keen to go, but I kept him reserved behind Gold Ship hoping he would stay settled. Masakazu Takahashi
Orfevre retiring a champion. "I like to think he gave people hope and something to look forward to," Trainer Yasutoshi Ikee said. "'Thank you' is all I can say, really."
Orfevre retiring a champion. "I like to think he gave people hope and something to look forward to," Trainer Yasutoshi Ikee said. "'Thank you' is all I can say, really." Kate Hunter
Japanese star Orfevre bowed out of racing in fine style when winning the Arima Kinen (Jpn-I) by a commanding eight lengths at Nakayama in Japan.
Japanese star Orfevre bowed out of racing in fine style when winning the Arima Kinen (Jpn-I) by a commanding eight lengths at Nakayama in Japan. Masakazu Takahashi
Orfevre Retirement Ceremony
Orfevre Retirement Ceremony Masakazu Takahashi
Orfevre's retirement ceremony 12/22/2013.
Orfevre's retirement ceremony 12/22/2013. Masakazu Takahashi
Orfevre wins the Arima Kinen (The Grand Prix) in Japan.
Orfevre wins the Arima Kinen (The Grand Prix) in Japan. Naoji Inada
Orfevre wins the Arima Kinen (The Grand Prix) in Japan.
Orfevre wins the Arima Kinen (The Grand Prix) in Japan. Naoji Inada
Orfevre wins the Arima Kinen (The Grand Prix) in Japan.
Orfevre wins the Arima Kinen (The Grand Prix) in Japan. Naoji Inada
Orfevre wins the Arima Kinen (The Grand Prix) in Japan.
Orfevre wins the Arima Kinen (The Grand Prix) in Japan. Naoji Inada
Gentildonna wins the 2012 Japan Cup, just beating Orfervre.
Gentildonna wins the 2012 Japan Cup, just beating Orfervre. Naoji Inada
Gentildonna wins the 2012 Japan Cup, just beating Orfervre.
Gentildonna wins the 2012 Japan Cup, just beating Orfervre. Kate Hunter
Orfevre wins the Takarazuka Kinen.
Orfevre wins the Takarazuka Kinen. Kate Hunter
Orfevre wins the Arima Kinen.
Orfevre wins the Arima Kinen. Kate Hunter
Orfevre wins the Kikuka Sho to complete the Japan Triple Crown.
Orfevre wins the Kikuka Sho to complete the Japan Triple Crown. Kate Hunter
Orfevre wins the Japanese Derby.
Orfevre wins the Japanese Derby. Kate Hunter
Orfevre wins the Two Thousand Guineas in Japan.
Orfevre wins the Two Thousand Guineas in Japan. Kate Hunter

  • Trainer:

    IKEE YASUTOSHI

  • Jockey:

    SOUMILLON CHRISTOPHE

  • Owner:

    SUNDAY RACING CO LTD

  • Breeder:

    SHADAI CORPORATION INC

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