Ancalgia is a beautiful chestnut mare who shines on the racetrack with her quickness and graceful style. She belongs to the Baba Stable at Miho Training Center and is known for her bonds with horses like Midori Makibaō and Nitronics. At first, Ancalgia faced tough losses in the big classic races, but she grew stronger, learning to adapt her running style. With wins in races like the Fairy Stakes and the Shuka Sho, she became famous for her flexible racing and charming interactions, especially with Chūbei. Despite teasing each other, they share a true friendship. Ancalgia is also the only mare to challenge the World Cup after the Arima Kinen, showing her brave spirit.
Ancalgia is a mare with a shiny chestnut coat.
Her sharp and elegant look makes her stand out on the racetrack.
Ancalgia is lively and passionate.
She is quick-witted and sometimes teases her friends, especially Chūbei.
Even though she can sound a bit harsh, she actually cares deeply for those around her.
She has a determined and flexible spirit, never afraid to change and grow.
Ancalgia is trained at the Baba Stable in Miho.
She became friends with famous horses like Midori Makibaō and Nitronics during her three-year-old season.
Her name was chosen by fans in a special poll, adding a unique story to her character.
Ancalgia specializes in middle and short distance races.
She is famous for her speed and agility.
After some setbacks, she learned to change her running tactics for each race.
Her most successful distance is middle-range, where her strengths are easy to see.
Fans sometimes call her the "Silver Collector" because she often finishes in the top places.
Ancalgia and Chūbei have a special bond, like rivals but also close friends.
They push each other to do better and understand each other well.
Ancalgia cheers on Kansuke Yamamoto and Midori Makibaō together with Nitronics.
Her back-and-forth teasing with Chūbei is loved by many fans.
She calls Chūbei "Buckteeth" gently, and Chūbei calls her a playful nickname, too.
- Ancalgia’s name was picked by fan votes.
- She received the JRA Award for Best Four-Year-Old Filly in 1996.
- Her main wins include the Fairy Stakes and the Shuka Sho.
- She is the only mare from her group to challenge the World Cup.
"Even if I go to heaven, I can't keep quiet."
Early Struggles on the Big Stage
As a three-year-old, Ancalgia raced alongside famous horses like Midori Makibaō and Nitronics.
She quickly became close with them, forming strong friendships.
Ancalgia started to show her special presence with her speed and swift moves, looking like a heroine out of a story.
In the classic races like the Oka Sho and the Oaks, Ancalgia did not have enough power to win and lost to strong rivals like Beanaccle and Super Snazds.
Turning Point at the Shuka Sho
Her big moment came in the Shuka Sho.
With Chūbei cheering her on during the final straight, Ancalgia accelerated and grabbed a stunning victory.
This win marked a new chapter for her.
Challenging the World
After running in the Arima Kinen, Ancalgia stood out by being the only mare to challenge the World Cup.
Her bravery and determination inspired everyone around her.
Relationship with Chūbei
Ancalgia and Chūbei act like rivals but are true friends deep down.
They tease each other, with Ancalgia calling Chūbei "Buckteeth" and Chūbei giving her funny nicknames, too.
This playful friendship brings even more charm to their story.
Web Anime "Anywhere Makibaō"
In the web anime, Ancalgia appears in episodes 7 and 8 for the "World Race Tournament."
She also returns as a special rival in episodes 15 and 16 for the "Valentine’s Chocolate Cup," the only one besides Cascade to do so.
Ancalgia’s feelings for Chūbei become clearer in these episodes.
Despite her horse hooves, she helps set up Chūbei’s race and even makes homemade Valentine's chocolates for him.
Her efforts, with help from Midori Makibaō and friends, help her finally express her feelings to Chūbei.
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