Fusao Sekiguchi
Fusao Sekiguchi (関口房朗) (born December 20, 1935, in Amagasaki, Hyogo, Japan) is a businessman and Thoroughbred horse racing enthusiast. He was the founder and CEO of Meitec in Nagoya before also founding Venture Safe Net, Inc (VSN, Inc) of Tokyo.
Fusao Sekiguchi | |
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関口房朗 | |
 Sekiguchi at the 2006 Queen Elizabeth II Cup | |
| Born | December 20, 1935 |
| Nationality | Japanese |
| Known for | Founder of Meitec Corporation and VSN Owner of successful racehorses |
| Children | 2 |
The owner of a number of racehorses, the most notable of which was 2000 Kentucky Derby winner Fusaichi Pegasus whom he sold for a reported US$64 million to Ireland's Coolmore Stud. Other successful thoroughbred horses Sekiguchi has owned include Tokyo Yushun winner Fusaichi Concorde and Fusaichi Pandora, winner of the 2006 Q.E. II Cup.
References
- Fusao Sekiguchi's profile at the NTRA
- Fusao Sekiguchi's official website as it appeared on May 10, 2009
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