Dantsu Flame

Dantsu Flame (ダンツフレーム) was a Japanese racehorse of the early 2000s whose career was crowned by victory in the 2002 Takarazuka Kinen (G1), one of Japan’s marquee middle-distance races. Foaled on 19 April 1998, he was bred by Nobuoka Bokujo, raced in the colours of Tetsuji Yamamoto, and was trained by Kazuo Okada. His earnings reached ¥511.31 million in the JRA, with a further ¥120,000 recorded in NAR competition, marking him out as a high-class and durable performer of his generation.

He came from a pedigree with strong international and domestic interest. Dantsu Flame was by Brian’s Time, the influential sire whose stock left a major mark on Japanese racing, and out of Inter Pyrenees, a daughter of Sanquirico. He was bred alongside siblings including Zenno Pepper and Camel Back Hill. Before his racing career began, he passed through the 1999 Hokkaido August Select Sale, where he sold for ¥26.25 million.

That background developed into a top-level racing career centered on middle distances. While many good horses build solid records, Dantsu Flame earned lasting recognition by capturing the Takarazuka Kinen in 2002, a race that places its winners firmly in the story of modern Japanese racing. A horse does not win an event of that stature without class, and his overall earnings underline that he remained a significant presence beyond a single headline result.

Dantsu Flame’s profile also reflects the shape of Japanese racing in his era: a sale graduate who rose through the system to become a major JRA earner and a Group 1 winner. His career linked respected breeder, owner, and trainer with one of the country’s most important races, giving him a secure place in the 2000s racing record.

No retirement, stud, or later-life details are supported in the provided material, but his legacy on the track is clear. For the public archive, Dantsu Flame stands as a Brian’s Time horse who fulfilled his pedigree with elite racecourse success, highlighted by his Takarazuka Kinen triumph and a substantial body of earnings at the highest level.

Sources

• netkeiba horse profile
• JBIS horse profile