Why is Brenda doing an episode about a horse? – Haru Urara

Episode 173

16th September 2025

Yes, you read the title right. Host Brenda is doing an episode on the history of a Japanese racehorse. Is this nerd history? Surprisingly yes. Haru Urara was a racehorse at the Kochi track in Japan who lost 113 out of 113 races she ever participated in. And yet she was beloved by the entire […]

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Yes, you read the title right. Host Brenda is doing an episode on the history of a Japanese racehorse. Is this nerd history? Surprisingly yes. Haru Urara was a racehorse at the Kochi track in Japan who lost 113 out of 113 races she ever participated in. And yet she was beloved by the entire country for her indomitable spirit. Why are we talking about her today? You’re going to have to tune in to find out.

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