Symboli Rudolf
Symboli Rudolf (Japanese : シンボリルドルフ, March 13, 1981 - October 4, 2011) was a Japanese thoroughbred racehorse who won the Japanese Triple Crown, sired by Partholon, a son of Milesian, out of Sweet Luna, a daughter of Speed Symboli. Symboli Rudolf was inducted into the Japan Racing Association Hall of Fame in 1987.
Racing career
1984 Yayoi Sho (Domestic GIII), Nakayama Turf 2000m
1984 Satsuki Sho (Japanese 2000 Guineas) (Domestic GI), Nakayama Turf 2000m
1984 Tokyo Yushun (Japanese Derby) (Domestic GI), Tokyo Turf 2400m
1984 St Lite Kinen (Domestic GII), Nakayama Turf 2200m
1984 Kikuka Sho (Japanese St. Leger) (Domestic GI), Kyoto Turf 3000m
1984 Arima Kinen (Grand Prix) (Domestic GI), Nakayama Turf 2500m
1985 Nikkei Sho (Domestic GII), Nakayama Turf 2500m
1985 Tenno Sho (spring) (Domestic GI), Kyoto Turf 3200m
1985 Japan Cup (GI), Tokyo Turf 2400m
1985 Arima Kinen (Grand Prix) (Domestic GI), Nakayama Turf 2500m
He is the first undefeated Triple Crown (not losing a single race until winning Kikuka Sho, later succeed by Deep Impact in 2005) as well as the first Triple Crown winner since the introduction of Racing Grades in Japan.