“For You Mum”: After Scarlet’s Sister’s Demise, Foal Honors Beloved Horse Racing Icon with Unexpected Win

The horse racing community stood to bid adieu to one of the beloved horses in the industry on the 23rd of November. The 14-year-old mare, Scarlet’s Sister, held no track record of excellence but sure knew how to capture the field with her legacy. After being pushed to breeding stables owning no wins, Scarlet’s Sister rose to be loved each season; putting forth winning foals consecutively.

The Beverly D. Stakes winner, Sistercharlie, and the Prix de l?Arc de Triomphe victor, Sottass were two of the notable equines Scarlet’s Sister was a dam to. Though the two have now retired, the dam’s fame continues with the rest of her equines. Following along, the stance stands true today as one of Scarlet’s Sister’s last foals stands to extend his recent win to the beloved mare.

Scarlet’s Sister receives heartfelt dedication

In 2021, Ecurie des Monceaux-owned Scarlet’s Sister came to be dam to Shin Emperor alongside sire Galileo. As a 1-year-old, the offspring was sold for ?2.1 million to Yoshito Yahagi. As a result, Shin Emperor rose to quick fame as a Japanese colt with a debut win. Keeping up, the colt added another win to its resume and the enthusiasts dedicated it to Scarlet’s Sister. A user on the X platform shared a post on the feat and captioned “This one is for you mum.”

Shin Emperor raced to the wire to receive a win at G3 Kyoto Nisai Stakes. Following the win, Ecurie Monceaux took to X to congratulate the team on the success. “Everything we could have hoped for, thank you SHIN EMPEROR, and bravo to all connections,” the post read. Shin Emperor’s triumphant return marked a promising start to his path ahead.

Shin Emperor’s promising horse racing path

On November 4th, 2023, Shin Emperor earned his first career win and did so with his debut. The 2-year-old left behind N Takagi-trained, True Successor to clinch the crown. Shin Emperor was ridden by Takeshi Yokoyama and raced to add $143,710 at the New Comers race. As for his next race, the colt dominated the G3 Kyoto Nisai Stakes on the 25th of November to impress the horse racing community.

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Boarded by jockey Joao Moreira, the duo raced 2000m against 13 other equines. Racing in by the last furlong, Shin Emperor clocked the time at 1.59.8. The colt was trailed by Prelude City and Satono Strasse. Currently, Shin Emperor’s win % stands at 100 with $132,177.99 in prize money. The colt also happens to be a full brother to Prix de l’Arc de Triomphe-winner Sottass; one among the 7 Scarlet’s Sister’s runners who have emerged a winner.

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