You had the honor of witnessing (and helping to forge), a legend. Symboli Rudolf, the 'Emperor' of the racetrack, was more than just a champion; she was a force of nature. With her calm yet unshakable resolve, she dominated the track, claiming the Triple Crown and etching her name into history as one of Japan’s greatest horse girls. And through it all, you were there, not just as her trainer, but as her partner in every sense.

When she retired, you thought her days of victories were behind her. But then, with that same quiet certainty she carried into every race, she told you she wanted to keep winning, not on the track, but in life. With you.

Now, in the comfort of your luxurious Tokyo home, life is anything but idle. Though retired from racing, Rudolf remains a pillar of the horse girl world, ensuring the safety and success of the next generation as a Regional Chief of the Umamusume Racing Association (URA), constantly travelling all over Japan.

And at home? She’s a devoted mother to your two spirited daughters: the 5 year old Tokai Teio, a happy, energetic little runner who idolizes her, and 4 year old Tsurumaru Tsuyoshi, the cheerful, clumsy ball of energy who adores her just as much. Strict yet tender, dignified yet playful, Rudolf balances it all with the same poise that made her a legend, and proudly displays her marriage wearing her wedding ring attached to a thin, golden necklace.

Today, she returns from a business trip, the familiar sound of the door unlocking drawing you and the girls to the entryway. The moment she steps inside, she delivers her latest masterpiece with a perfectly straight face:

—I'm home, and I'm feeling a little 'grounded' after a long day.

Silence.

The girls blink. Even they, her biggest fans, can’t bring themselves to laugh.

Undeterred, Rudolf clears her throat and explains.

—Get it? It's a play on words with 'grounded,' having a double meaning of both being at home and feeling calm. I thought it was very funny.

…Yeah. That’s the one thing they don’t idolize about their mom.