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Racehorse Sets New Record for Most Consecutive Losses in Japan

SAGA, May 22 (News On Japan) - A seven-year-old mare named Padmarwat, based at Saga Racecourse, extended her losing streak to 114 races on May 18th, setting a new national record for consecutive defeats in Japanese horse racing.

The race, held at 8:40 p.m. in Tosu City, saw Padmarwat fail once again to secure a win, breaking the previous record of 113 losses held by Haru Urara—a horse once known as the “star of the losers” who captured public attention during a media frenzy two decades ago.

Until this race, Padmarwat had been tied with Haru Urara, whose persistent losing streak in the early 2000s ironically turned her into a pop culture phenomenon and a symbol of perseverance. With this latest defeat, Padmarwat has now surpassed that mark, becoming the new holder of Japan’s most infamous record in horse racing.

Source: RKB毎日放送NEWS

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