Though utilized in a fictional anime and gaming universe, the motto is lifted directly from real-world sports history. It originates from a legendary 18th-century British thoroughbred racehorse named , who went entirely undefeated throughout his racing career.

While the phrase is used as the fictional school creed for horse-girls ( Umamusume ) in the anime and game universe, it is deeply rooted in real-world thoroughbred racing history.

The power of the full motto lies in the synthesis of these two clauses. They represent the "Tracen Duality":

The entire cast of Uma Musume lives under this philosophy. Characters like and Mejiro McQueen , as well as others from different generations like Special Week and Silence Suzuka , are all driven by the pursuit of an "Eclipse first" level of glory. Oguri Cap , a legendary figure who transferred from a regional branch school, is a prime example of a student who was scouted specifically to compete at the elite national level, embodying the central ethos of the academy.

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: The motto encapsulates the school's high-pressure environment where students are expected to not just win, but to excel so far beyond their peers that they stand alone at the top.

The motto signifies complete and absolute dominance in racing. It is a direct reference to the legendary 18th-century British thoroughbred , who retired undefeated after 18 races.

Eclipse was a magnificent, undefeated racehorse born in 1764. He won all 18 of his races with ease, often finishing far ahead of the competition.

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Within the anime and game universe, the motto serves several purposes: