Yuichi Fukunaga
Yuichi Fukunaga (福永 祐一, Fukunaga Yūichi, born 9 December 1976[1]) is a Japanese horse trainer and former jockey who has won 29 Grade 1 races in Japan and abroad. He is affiliated with the Japan Racing Association (JRA) in Rittō. His father is former jockey Yoichi Fukunaga who was said to be a "genius" during his active career,[2] and his uncle is Takashi Kitamura, also a former jockey.[3] His wife is former Fuji TV announcer Midori Matsuo.[3] Since July 2016, he has a management contract with Horipro together with Yuga Kawada, the entertainment production in which his wife is also affiliated.[4]
| Yuichi Fukunaga | |
|---|---|
 Fukunaga after the February Stakes in 2023 | |
| Native name | 福永祐一 |
| Born | 9 December 1976 Rittō-chō (now Rittō), Kurita District, Shiga |
| Nationality | Japanese |
| Spouse | Midori Matsuo (m. 2013) |
| Children | 3 |
| Height | 160.0 cm (5 ft 3 in) |
| Weight | 51.0 kg (112 lb) |
| Career winnings | 2723 (Japan) |
| Racing awards | |
| JRA Award for Best Jockey (winning average) (2011) JRA Award for Best Jockey (races won) (2013) JRA Award for Best Jockey (money earned) (2013) JRA Award for Best Jockey (newcomer) (1996) Most Valuable Jockey (2013) | |
| Significant horses | |
| King Halo, Cesario, Epiphaneia, Just A Way, Wagnerian, Contrail, Pixie Knight | |
On December 8, 2022, following his trainer license issue being issued by the JRA, Fukunaga announced that he would retire as a jockey at the end of February next year and make a transition in to becoming a horse trainer.[5][6] Two months later, Fukunaga rode his final races in Japan at the February Stake on the 19th of February,[7][8] and finished his racing career at the Riyadh Dirt Sprint on February 25, 2023, where he rode Remake which finished 3rd behind Elite Power.[9][10] Retirement ceremonies of Fukunaga were held at Tokyo Racecourse on the 19th of February and on the Hanshin Racecourse on March 4th.[11]
Achievements
Grade 1 race victories
- Asahi Hai Futurity Stakes - (3) - Eishin Preston (1999),[12] Eishin Champ (2002),[13] Fusaichi Richard (2005)[14]
- February Stakes - (2) - Meisho Bowler (2005)[14], Cafe Pharoah (2022)
- Hanshin Juvenile Fillies - (3) - Peace of World (2002),[15] Rêve d'Essor (2010),[16] Joie de Vivre (2011)[17]
- Japan Breeding farms' Cup Classic - (1) - K T Brave (2018)
- Japan Breeding farms' Cup Sprint - (1) - Sterling Rose (2002)[18]
- Japan Cup - (1) - Contrail (2021)
- Kawasaki Kinen - (1) - K T Brave (2018)
- Kikuka Shō - (2) - Epiphaneia (2013)[19], Contrail (2020)
- NHK Mile Cup - (1) - Rhein Kraft (2005)[14]
- Oka Sho - (2) - Primo Ordine (1999),[1] Rhein Kraft (2005)[14]
- Queen Elizabeth II Commemorative Cup - (1) - Fusaichi Pandora (2006)[20]
- Satsuki Sho - (2) - Contrail (2020), Geoglyph (2022)
- Shuka Sho - (1) - Vivlos (2016)[21]
- Sprinters Stakes - (1) - Pixie Knight (2021)
- Takamatsunomiya Kinen - (3) - Sunningdale (2004),[22] Big Arthur (2016),[21] Mr Melody (2019)
- Teio Sho - (1) - K T Brave (2017)
- Tenno Sho Autumn - (1) - Just A Way (2013)[19]
- Tenno Sho Spring - (1) - World Premiere (2021)
- Tokyo Yūshun - (3) - Wagnerian (2018), Contrail (2020), Shahryar (2021)
- Yasuda Kinen - (2) - Strong Return (2012),[23] Indy Champ (2019)
- Yushun Himba - (3) - Daiwa el Cielo (2004),[24] Cesario (2005),[14] Robe Decollete (2007)[25]
- Hong Kong Mile - (1) - Eishin Preston (2001)[26]
- Queen Elizabeth II Cup - (2) - Eishin Preston (2002 & 2003)[27][28]
- American Oaks Invitational Stakes - (1) - Cesario (2005)[29]
- Dubai Duty Free Stakes - (1) - Just A Way (2014)[30]
Riding results
| Date | Racecourse–Held | Race name | Horse name | Head count | Popularity | Destination order | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| First ride–First victory | 2 Mar 1996 | Once, Nakagyo, 1 day, 3R | 4-Saimi Shōri | Marbutz Brevest | 16 | 1 | 1st arrival |
| First group race victory | 15 Nov 1997 | 5 times, Tokyo, 5 days, 11R | Tokyo Sports-Hai 3-Sai S | King Halo | 12 | 1 | 1st arrival |
| First G1 victory | 11 Apr 1999 | Twice, Hanshin, 6 days, 11R | Oka Sho | Primo Ordine | 18 | 4 | 1st arrival |
| Year | 1st arrival | 2nd arrival | 3rd arrival | No. of riders | WP | Confidence ratio | Multiple WP | Recognition[32] |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1996 | 53 | 49 | 45 | 518 | .102 | .197 | .284 | JRA Award for Best Jockey (newcomer) |
| 1997 | 62 | 59 | 56 | 692 | .090 | .175 | .256 | |
| 1998 | 52 | 52 | 55 | 635 | .082 | .164 | .250 | Kokura Turf Award[33] |
| 1999 | 43 | 39 | 31 | 398 | .108 | .206 | .284 | |
| 2000 | 84 | 71 | 61 | 660 | .127 | .235 | .327 | Kokura Turf Award[33] |
| 2001 | 81 | 68 | 69 | 749 | .108 | .199 | .291 | |
| 2002 | 89 | 62 | 78 | 722 | .123 | .123 | .317 | JRA Excellent Jockeys Prize |
| 2003 | 83 | 78 | 67 | 696 | .119 | .231 | .328 | |
| 2004 | 96 | 81 | 96 | 771 | .125 | .230 | .354 |
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| 2005 | 109 | 70 | 81 | 811 | .134 | .221 | .321 | JRA Excellent Jockeys Prize |
| 2006 | 88 | 69 | 87 | 820 | .107 | .191 | .298 | JRA Excellent Jockeys Prize |
| 2007 | 82 | 80 | 67 | 744 | .110 | .218 | .308 | |
| 2008 | 86 | 70 | 86 | 804 | .107 | .194 | .301 | |
| 2009 | 93 | 82 | 89 | 825 | .113 | .212 | .320 | |
| 2010 | 109 | 108 | 82 | 809 | .135 | .268 | .370 |
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| 2011 | 133 | 98 | 84 | 824 | .161 | .280 | .382 |
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| 2012 | 115 | 101 | 72 | 741 | .155 | .291 | .389 | |
| 2013 | 131 | 103 | 103 | 844 | .155 | .277 | .399 |
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| 2014 | 118 | 111 | 92 | 751 | .157 | .305 | .427 | |
| 2015 | 121 | 112 | 75 | 738 | .164 | .316 | .417 | Kansai TV Broadcasting Award[34] |
| Centre | 1828 | 1563 | 1476 | 14552 | .126 | .233 | .334 |
Magazines
- Weekly Playboy "Keiba no Shinzui" (as 2nd author) → "Yuichi Fukunaga no Leading Itchokusen" (both series ended)
See also
References
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External links
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- Yuichi Fukunaga – Official site of the horse race jockey – Horipro (in Japanese)
- Yu-Ichi Fukunaga Room Yuichi Fukunaga Jockey (Official) site – netkeiba.com – (in Japanese)
- Thanks Horse Project (in Japanese)
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