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Tanino Gimlet
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VA: Misato Matsuoka
JP
2000s
VA: Misato Matsuoka
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Registered name
Tanino Gimlet
Trainer
Kunihide Matsuda
Owner
Yuzo Tanimizu
Breeder
Country Bokujo
Voice actor
Misato Matsuoka
Era
2000s
Tanino Gimlet carries herself with the kind of cool that feels deliberate rather than flashy. A Senior Division Uma Musume from Ritto Dorm, she makes an immediate impression through the little details: the sharp edge of calling herself Ore as readily as Watashi, the rougher way she addresses her trainer as Anta or Omae, and a presence that reads as confident before she says much at all. Even her nicknames—Gimlet and Gim-senpai—fit that crisp, memorable image.
Physically, she stands at 166 cm, with a recorded weight simply noted as “Perfect,” a profile detail that suits her poised, self-possessed air. Her listed measurements are B77/W56/H79, with an unusual shoe note of L24.5 cm and R24 cm. Visually, her image colors pair gold with a deep navy, a combination that feels fitting for a character whose style suggests both polish and intensity. Misato Matsuoka’s performance adds the finishing touch, giving Tanino Gimlet a voice to match that distinctive edge.
Her relationship notes sketch out a character who commands admiration without needing to ask for it. She rooms with Narita Brian, a pairing that alone gives her dorm life a formidable aura. Vodka is noted as a friend and underclassman who looks up to Tanino Gimlet’s strength and coolness, even trying to imitate her mannerisms. Symboli Kris S is marked not just as a rival, but also as a friend and classmate, which gives Gimlet’s competitive world a little more dimension than simple opposition. No Reason is also listed among her rivals, rounding out the sense that she stands naturally in strong company.
There is a certain drama to Tanino Gimlet, but it comes less from extravagance and more from control. She feels like the kind of Uma Musume who can be intimidating at first glance, then steadily more compelling the longer you look. Her solo song, Destroy for Dasein, only reinforces that heavier, more forceful flavor in her image. At the same time, the archive facts leave room for warmth in the way others gather around her—through respect, rivalry, and imitation rather than overt sentimentality.
A few quick profile notes:
- Birthday: May 4
- Dorm: Ritto Dorm
- Roommate: Narita Brian
- Voice actor: Misato Matsuoka
- Noted rivals: Symboli Kris S, No Reason
- Related names: Narita Brian, Vodka, Symboli Kris S, No Reason, Durandal, Hishi Miracle, Tap Dance City, Orfevre
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8 starts
5 wins
8 podiums
2 seasons
1st
2nd
3rd
2001
2002
Aug 05
2yo DBT
Finished 2nd · Maiden · at Sapporo · over 1000m
Dec 22
2yo MDN
Finished 1st · Maiden · at Hanshin · over 1600m
Jan 14
NIKKAN SPORTS SHO SHINZAN KINEN
Finished 1st · G3 · at Kyoto · over 1600m
Feb 23
ARLINGTON CUP
Finished 1st · G3 · at Hanshin · over 1600m
Mar 17
FUJI TV SHO SPRING STAKES
Finished 1st · G2 · at Nakayama · over 1800m
Apr 14
SATSUKI SHO (JAPANESE 2000 GUINEAS)
Finished 3rd · G1 · at Nakayama · over 2000m
May 04
NHK MILE CUP
Finished 3rd · G1 · at Tokyo · over 1600m
May 26
TOKYO YUSHUN (JAPANESE DERBY)
Finished 1st · G1 · at Tokyo · over 2400m
Registered name
Tanino Gimlet
Trainer
Kunihide Matsuda
Owner
Yuzo Tanimizu
Breeder
Country Bokujo
Voice actor
Misato Matsuoka
Era
2000s
Tanino Gimlet was a bay Japanese stallion of the early 2000s, foaled on 4 May 1999 and bred by Country Bokujo. He raced in the colors of Yuzo Tanimizu and was trained at Ritto by Kunihide Matsuda. A son of Brian's Time out of Tanino Crystal, by Crystal Palace, he was bred on a pedigree that combined proven stamina and classic depth, fitting the middle-distance profile that would define his best work on the track.
His racing career was highlighted by a Classic triumph in the 2002 Tokyo Yushun, better known internationally as the Japanese Derby, the race that secured his place in Japanese racing history. That victory made him a Group 1 winner and stands as the defining achievement of a career that also included major successes in the Spring Stakes (G2) and Arlington Cup (G3) during the same three-year-old season. In earnings, he amassed ¥386.01 million in the JRA.
Tanino Gimlet's career arc was notably concentrated: he rose quickly through the 2002 season, reached the sport's highest domestic level in the Derby, and then retired while still a three-year-old. That relatively brief racing career gives him a somewhat compact on-track record, but it also sharpens the impression he left behind. Rather than building a long résumé over many seasons, he is remembered for peaking in one of Japan's most important races and capturing a Classic at the moment that mattered most.
His background also tied him to a recognizable family. Tanino Crystal produced several named offspring, including Tanino Dione, Tanino Charis, and Tanino Caption, and Tanino Gimlet emerged as the standout runner among them. With Brian's Time as sire, he came from one of the important influences in modern Japanese breeding, and that paternal line helped frame him as a colt capable of excelling over classic distances.
After retirement, Tanino Gimlet entered stud, extending his significance beyond his own race record. The supplied sources support his status as a retired stallion, and he is also remembered in pedigree discussions as the sire of Vodka, one of Japan's most celebrated race mares. That link gives his legacy an added dimension: Tanino Gimlet was not only a Japanese Derby winner himself, but also a horse whose bloodline continued to matter in top-level Japanese racing.
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| Date | Race | Grade | Course | Going | Dist | Pos | Draw | Jockey | Wgt | SP | Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2002-05-26 |
TOKYO YUSHUN (JAPANESE DERBY)
|
G1 | Tokyo (JP) | Good | 2400 m | 1 | 3 | Yutaka Take | 57.0 kg | 2.6 | 2:26.2 |
| 2002-05-04 |
NHK MILE CUP
|
G1 | Tokyo (JP) | Good | 1600 m | 3 | 9 | Yutaka Take | 57.0 kg | 1.5 | 1:33.5 |
| 2002-04-14 |
SATSUKI SHO (JAPANESE 2000 GUINEAS)
|
G1 | Nakayama (JP) | Good | 2000 m | 3 | 11 | H.Shii | 57.0 kg | 2.6 | 1:58.8 |
| 2002-03-17 |
FUJI TV SHO SPRING STAKES
|
G2 | Nakayama (JP) | Good | 1800 m | 1 | 11 | H.Shii | 56.0 kg | 1.3 | 1:46.9 |
| 2002-02-23 |
ARLINGTON CUP
|
G3 | Hanshin (JP) | Good | 1600 m | 1 | 9 | Yutaka Take | 56.0 kg | 1.3 | 1:33.9 |
| 2002-01-14 |
NIKKAN SPORTS SHO SHINZAN KINEN
|
G3 | Kyoto (JP) | Good | 1600 m | 1 | 3 | Yutaka Take | 55.0 kg | 2.2 | 1:34.8 |
| 2001-12-22 |
2yo MDN
|
Maiden | Hanshin (JP) | Good | 1600 m | 1 | 4 | H.Shii | 54.0 kg | 3.6 | 1:35.6 |
| 2001-08-05 |
2yo DBT
|
Maiden | Sapporo (JP) | Good | 1000 m | 2 | 7 | Norihiro Yokoyama | 53.0 kg | 2.1 | 1:00.8 |
TOKYO YUSHUN (JAPANESE DERBY)
2002-05-26 · Tokyo (JP)
1
Grade
G1
Going
Good
Distance
2400 m
Draw
3
Jockey
Yutaka Take
Weight
57.0 kg
SP
2.6
Time
2:26.2
Also in this race
NHK MILE CUP
2002-05-04 · Tokyo (JP)
3
Grade
G1
Going
Good
Distance
1600 m
Draw
9
Jockey
Yutaka Take
Weight
57.0 kg
SP
1.5
Time
1:33.5
SATSUKI SHO (JAPANESE 2000 GUINEAS)
2002-04-14 · Nakayama (JP)
3
Grade
G1
Going
Good
Distance
2000 m
Draw
11
Jockey
H.Shii
Weight
57.0 kg
SP
2.6
Time
1:58.8
Also in this race
FUJI TV SHO SPRING STAKES
2002-03-17 · Nakayama (JP)
1
Grade
G2
Going
Good
Distance
1800 m
Draw
11
Jockey
H.Shii
Weight
56.0 kg
SP
1.3
Time
1:46.9
ARLINGTON CUP
2002-02-23 · Hanshin (JP)
1
Grade
G3
Going
Good
Distance
1600 m
Draw
9
Jockey
Yutaka Take
Weight
56.0 kg
SP
1.3
Time
1:33.9
NIKKAN SPORTS SHO SHINZAN KINEN
2002-01-14 · Kyoto (JP)
1
Grade
G3
Going
Good
Distance
1600 m
Draw
3
Jockey
Yutaka Take
Weight
55.0 kg
SP
2.2
Time
1:34.8
2yo MDN
2001-12-22 · Hanshin (JP)
1
Grade
Maiden
Going
Good
Distance
1600 m
Draw
4
Jockey
H.Shii
Weight
54.0 kg
SP
3.6
Time
1:35.6
2yo DBT
2001-08-05 · Sapporo (JP)
2
Grade
Maiden
Going
Good
Distance
1000 m
Draw
7
Jockey
Norihiro Yokoyama
Weight
53.0 kg
SP
2.1
Time
1:00.8
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