RULERSHIP
RULERSHIP
2007 b. 16.4hh (1.67m)
King Kamehameha – Air Groove
2025 Fee : JPY4,000,000
Sire of JRA Champion Miler Soul Rush.
Queen Elizabeth II Cup-G1 winner by King Kamehameha.
Sire of 20 Graded Stakes winners including Champion 2YO Dolce More.
PEDIGREE
| King Kamehameha 2001 b. |
Kingmambo 1990 b. |
Mr. Prospector | Raise a Native | Native Dancer |
| Raise You | ||||
| Gold Digger | Nashua | |||
| Sequence | ||||
| Miesque | Nureyev | Northern Dancer | ||
| Special | ||||
| Pasadoble | Prove Out | |||
| Santa Quilla | ||||
| Manfath 1991 dk.b. |
Last Tycoon | Try My Best | Northern Dancer | |
| Sex Appeal | ||||
| Mill Princess | Mill Reef | |||
| Irish Lass | ||||
| Pilot Bird | Blakeney | Hethersett | ||
| Windmill Girl | ||||
| The Dancer | Green Dancer | |||
| Khazaeen | ||||
| Air Groove 1993 b. |
Tony Bin 1983 b. |
Kampala | Kalamoun | Zeddaan |
| Khairunissa | ||||
| State Pension | Only for Life | |||
| Lorelei | ||||
| Severn Bridge | Hornbeam | Hyperion | ||
| Thicket | ||||
| Priddy Fair | Preciptic | |||
| Campanette | ||||
| Dyna Carle 1980 b. |
Northern Taste | Northern Dancer | Nearctic | |
| Natalma | ||||
| Lady Victoria | Victoria Park | |||
| Lady Angela | ||||
| Shadai Feather | Guersant | Bubbles | ||
| Montagnana | ||||
| Peroxide | Never Say Die | |||
| Feather Ball |
Inbreeding / Northern Dancer 4D×5S×5D
RACE RECORD
| Age | Country | Starts | 1st | 2nd | 3rd | Earnings |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | JPN | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | JPY 7,000,000 |
| 3 | JPN | 7 | 3（1） | 1 | 0 | JPY 97,914,000 |
| 4 | JPN | 4 | 2（2） | 0 | 0 | JPY 167,384,000 |
| UAE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | US$100,000 | |
| 5 | JPN | 6 | 1（1） | 1（1） | 4（4） | JPY 277,466,000 |
| HK | 1 | 1（1） | 0 | 0 | HK$7,980,000 | |
| Total | 20 | 8（5） | 2（1） | 4（4） | JPY 549,764,000 | |
| US$100,000 | ||||||
| HK$7,980,000 |
| Age | FP | Race Name · Grade | Race Course | Dist. | Finish Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | 1st | 2-Year-Old Newcomer | Hanshin | T2000m | 2.04.7 |
| 3 | 1st | Naruo Kinen-G3 | Hanshin | T1800m | 1.44.9 |
| Principal Stakes-L | Tokyo | T2000m | 1.59.1 | ||
| Armeria Sho | Hanshin | T1800m | 1.51.2 | ||
| 2nd | Wakagoma Stakes-OP | Kyoto | T2000m | 2.02.2 | |
| 5th | Tokyo Yushun (Japanese Derby)-G1 | Tokyo | T2400m | 2.27.2 | |
| Mainichi Hai-G3 | Hanshin | T1800m | 1.49.8 | ||
| 4 | 1st | Kinko Sho-G2 | Kyoto | T2000m | 2.02.4 |
| Nikkei Shinshun Hai-G2 | Kyoto | T2400m | 2.24.6 | ||
| 4th | Arima Kinen (The Grand Prix)-G1 | Nakayama | T2500m | 2.36.2 | |
| 5th | Takarazuka Kinen-G1 | Hanshin | T2200m | 2.11.0 | |
| 5 | 1st | Queen Elizabeth II Cup-G1 | Sha Tin | T2000m | 2.02.38 |
| American Jockey Club Cup-G2 | Nakayama | T2200m | 2.17.3 | ||
| 2nd | Takarazuka Kinen-G1 | Hanshin | T2200m | 2.11.2 | |
| 3rd | Japan Cup-G1 | Tokyo | T2400m | 2.23.5 | |
| Arima Kinen (The Grand Prix)-G1 | Nakayama | T2500m | 2.32.2 | ||
| Tenno Sho (Autumn)-G1 | Tokyo | T2000m | 1.57.6 | ||
| Nikkei Sho-G2 | Nakayama | T2500m | 2.38.1 |
STUD RECORD
Rulership entered stud in Japan in 2013. He was crowned Japanese Champion Freshman Sire in 2016.
In 2024, Soul Rush flew the flag for his sire Rulership and was awarded Best Miler in Japan with his first Grade 1 success in the Mile Championship and runner-up performance in the Group 1 Hong Kong Mile. The 2024 season also saw Masked Diva won the Grade 2 Hanshin Himba Stakes and finished third in the Grade 1 Victoria Mile, and Di Speranza took the Grade 3 Arlington Cup.
Rulership was ranked seventh on the Japanese Leading Sire list in 2024.
BEST PROGENY
- Soul Rush(2018, dark bay or brown, horse) Eternal Bouquet by Manhattan Cafe
2024 JRA Best Miler
23 starts 8 wins in JRA & HK, Earn JPY605,860,000, HK$9,480,000
1st: Mile Championship-G1 (Kyoto, T1600m), Milers Cup-G2 (Hanshin, T1600m), Milers Cup-G2 (Kyoto, T1600m), Keisei Hai Autumn Handicap-G3 (Nakayama, T1600m); 2nd: Hong Kong Mile-G1, Mile Championship-G1, Fuji Stakes-G2 (twice); 3rd: Yasuda Kinen-G1, Milers Cup-G2; 4th: Mile Championship-G1, Hong Kong Mile-G1
- Kiseki(2014, dark bay or brown, horse) Blitz Finale by Deep Impact PHOTO >
33 starts 4 wins in JRA, HK & FR, Earn JPY701,403,000, Euro13,650, HK$1,425,000
1st: Kikuka Sho (Japanese St. Leger)-G1 (Kyoto, T3000m); 2nd: Japan Cup-G1, Takarazuka Kinen-G1 (twice), Osaka Hai-G1, Kyoto Daishoten-G2, Kobe Shimbun Hai-G2; 3rd: Tenno Sho (Autumn)-G1, Mainichi Okan-G2, Kyoto Daishoten-G2, Prix Foy-G2, Mainichi Hai-G3; 4th: HK Queen Elizabeth II Cup-G1; 5th: Arima Kinen (The Grand Prix)-G1 (twice), Tenno Sho (Autumn)-G1, Takarazuka Kinen-G1, Kinko Sho-G2; Sire
- Mer de Glace(2015, dark bay or brown, horse) Glacier Blue by Sunday Silence (USA) PHOTO >
19 starts 8 wins in JRA & AUS, Earn JPY183,468,000, AUS$3,160,000
1st: MRC Caulfield Cup-G1 (Caulfield, T2400m), Naruo Kinen-G3 (Hanshin, T2000m), Kokura Kinen-G3 (Kokura, T2000m), Niigata Daishoten-G3 (Niigata, T2000m); Sire
- Danburite(2014, dark bay or brown, gelding) Tanzanite by Sunday Silence (USA) PHOTO >
31 starts 4 wins in JRA, HK & NAR, Earn JPY323,847,000
1st: Kyoto Kinen-G2 (Kyoto, T2200m), American Jockey Club Cup-G2 (Nakayama, T2200m); 2nd: Kyoto Daishoten-G2, Saudi Arabia Royal Cup-G3; 3rd: Satsuki Sho (Japanese 2000 Guineas)-G1, Kyoto Kinen-G2, All Comers-G2, Yayoi Sho-G2, Kisaragi Sho-G3, Nagoya Grand Prix-L; 4th: Kobe Shimbun Hai-G2, Challenge Cup-G3; 5th: Kikuka Sho (Japanese St. Leger)-G1, Takarazuka Kinen-G1
- Masked Diva(2020, dark bay or brown, mare) Mask Off by Deep Impact
9 starts 4 wins in JRA, Earn JPY215,896,000
1st: Hanshin Himba Stakes-G2 (Hanshin, T1600m), Rose Stakes-G2 (Hanshin, T1800m, NNR); 2nd: Shuka Sho-G1; 3rd: Victoria Mile-G1, Fuchu Himba Stakes-G2
- Echt(2017, bay, horse) Hela by Deep Impact
33 starts 5 wins in JRA & KSA, Earn JPY197,513,000, US$75,000
1st: Kokura Kinen-G3 (Kokura, T2000m), Tanabata Sho-G3 (Fukushima, T2000m); 2nd: American Jockey Club Cup-G2; 3rd: Challenge Cup-G3; 5th: Red Sea Turf Handicap-G3
- Dirndl(2016, dark bay or brown, mare) Grunewald by Special Week
21 starts 6 wins in JRA, Earn JPY179,883,000
1st: Fukushima Himba Stakes-G3 (Niigata, T1800m), Aoi Stakes-L (Kyoto, T1200m), Marguerite Stakes-L (Hanshin, T1200m), Christmas Rose Stakes-OP (Nakayama, T1200m), Canna Stakes-OP (Nakayama, T1200m); 2nd: Kitakyushu Kinen-G3; 3rd: Kokura Daishoten-G3; 4th: Victoria Mile-G1
- Adirato(2014, dark bay or brown, horse) Narita Blue Star by Manhattan Cafe
50 starts 6 wins in JRA, UAE & NAR, Earn JPY164,574,000, US$100,000
1st: Green Channel Cup-L (Tokyo, D1400m), 2-Year-Old Maiden (Hanshin, D1400m, NTR); 2nd: Hyacinth Stakes-L; 3rd: Godolphin Mile-G2, Keyaki Stakes-OP, Marine Stakes-OP, Azumakofuji Stakes-OP
- Muito Obrigado(2014, bay, horse) Pisa no Graf by Sunday Silence (USA)
30 starts 6 wins in JRA, Earn JPY169,753,000
1st: Copa Republica Argentina-G2 (Tokyo, T2500m), 4-Year-Old & Up 5,000,000 & Less (Kokura, T2600m, NTR); 2nd: Copa Republica Argentina-G2; 4th: Hanshin Daishoten-G2; 5th: Meguro Kinen-G2
- Fairy Polka(2016, bay, mare) Fairy Dance by Agnes Tachyon
24 starts 4 wins in JRA & NAR, Earn JPY156,133,000
1st: Nakayama Himba Stakes-G3 (Nakayama, T1800m), Fukushima Himba Stakes-G3 (Fukushima, T1800m); 2nd: Shion Stakes-G3; 3rd: Nakayama Himba Stakes-G3, Turquoise Stakes-G3, Wakakoma Stakes-L; 4th: Queen Stakes-G3, Turquoise Stakes-G3, Aichi Hai-G3, Sparking Lady Cup-L, Marine Cup-L; 5th: Flora Stakes-G2
- Lily Noble(2015, bay, mare) Pure Chaplet by Kurofune (USA)
6 starts 2 wins in JRA, Earn JPY138,099,000
2nd: Yushun Himba (Japanese Oaks)-G1, Hanshin Juvenile Fillies-G1; 3rd: Oka Sho (Japanese 1000 Guineas)-G1, Tulip Sho-G2
- Lion Lion(2016, bay, horse) Agehibari by Kurofune (USA)
10 starts 4 wins in JRA, Earn JPY137,484,000
1st: Aoba Sho-G2 (Tokyo, T2400m), St. Lite Kinen-G2 (Nakayama, T2200m); sire
- Hrimfaxi(2020, brown, horse) Reizend by Special Week
18 starts 5 wins in JRA, Earn JPY131,874,000
1st: Kisaragi Sho-G3 (Chukyo, T2000m), Subaru Stakes-L (Chukyo, D1400m); 3rd: Paradise Stakes-L, Tanigawadake Stakes-L; 5th: Kyoto Kimpai-G3
- Big Ribbon(2018, bay, mare) Blitz Finale by Deep Impact
12 starts 5 wins in JRA, Earn JPY116,892,000
1st: Mermaid Stakes-G3 (Hanshin, T2000m); 2nd: Fukushima Himba Stakes-G3; 3rd: Wasurenagusa Sho-L
- Dolce More(2020, bay, horse) Ayusan by Deep Impact
2022 Best 2-Year-Old Colt
18 starts 3 wins in JRA & NAR, Earn JPY112,840,000
1st: Asahi Hai Futurity Stakes-G1 (Hanshin, T1600m), Saudi Arabia Royal Cup-G3 (Tokyo, T1600m)
- Wonderful Town(2018, bay, horse) Sea of Love by Deep Impact
17 starts 3 wins in JRA, Earn JPY109,757,000
1st: Aoba Sho-G2 (Tokyo, T2400m), Kyoto Nisai Stakes-G3 (Hanshin, T2000m), 2-Year-Old Maiden (Niigata, T1800m, NTR); 4th: Naruo Kinen-G3
- Sans Rival(2015, bay, horse) Un Fil Rouge by Agnes Tachyon
7 starts 2 wins in JRA, Earn JPY93,381,000
1st: Fuyo Stakes-L (Nakayama, T2000m); 2nd: Satsuki Sho (Japanese 2000 Guineas)-G1; 4th: Hopeful Stakes-G1, Yayoi Sho-G2
- Ho O Ixelles(2018, bay, mare) Mejiro Audrey by Special Week
13 starts 2 wins in JRA, Earn JPY71,417,000
1st: Flower Cup-G3 (Nakayama, T1800m); 2nd: Fairy Stakes-G3
- Passing Through(2016, bay, mare) Mighty Slew by Kurofune (USA)
13 starts 3 wins in JRA & NAR, Earn JPY70,525,000
1st: Shion Stakes-G3 (Nakayama, T2000m); 3rd: Empress Hai-L; 4th: Flora Stakes-G2, Shinzan Kinen-G3
- Tetradrachm(2015, bay, mare) Living Proof by Falbrav (IRE)
11 starts 3 wins in JRA, Earn JPY70,480,000
1st: Queen Cup-G3 (Tokyo, T1600m), Oro Cup-L (Tokyo, T1400m)
- Di Speranza(2021, bay, colt) Lupin (USA) by Medaglia d'Oro (USA)
9 starts 3 wins in JRA, Earn JPY55,587,000
1st: Arlington Cup-G3 (Hanshin, T1600m)
- King's Rush(2014, bay, horse) Lycoris by Symboli Kris S (USA)
7 starts 2 wins in JRA, Earn JPY30,489,000
1st: Fuyo Stakes-L (Nakayama, T2000m); 4th: Tokyo Sports Hai Nisai Stakes-G3
- Amati(2016, bay, mare) A Ma Facon by French Deputy (USA)
3 starts 1 win in JRA, Earn JPY15,342,000
3rd: Saudi Arabia Royal Cup-G3
