Yuichi Fukunaga
| Yuichi Fukunaga | |
|---|---|
 At the 2019 Hopeful stakes awards ceremony | |
| Native name | 福永祐一 |
| Born | 9 December 1976 Rittō-chō (now Rittō), Kurita District, Shiga |
| Height | 160.0 cm (5 ft 3 in) |
| Weight | 51.0 kg (112 lb) |
Yuichi Fukunaga (福永 祐一, Fukunaga Yūichi, born 9 December 1976[1]) is a Japanese 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, the entertainment production in which his wife is also affiliated.[4]
Achievements
Grade 1 race victories
- Asahi Hai Futurity Stakes - (3) - Eishin Preston (1999),[5] Eishin Champ (2002),[6] Fusaichi Richard (2005)[7]
- February Stakes - (1) - Meisho Bowler (2005)[7]
- Hanshin Juvenile Fillies - (3) - Peace of World (2002),[8] Rêve d'Essor (2010),[9] Joie de Vivre (2011)[10]
- Japan Breeding farms' Cup Classic - (1) - K T Brave (2018)
- Japan Breeding farms' Cup Sprint - (1) - Sterling Rose (2002)[11]
- Kawasaki Kinen - (1) - K T Brave (2018)
- Kikuka Shō - (1) - Epiphaneia (2013)[12]
- NHK Mile Cup - (1) - Rhein Kraft (2005)[7]
- Oka Sho - (2) - Primo Ordine (1999),[1] Rhein Kraft (2005)[7]
- Queen Elizabeth II Commemorative Cup - (1) - Fusaichi Pandora (2006)[13]
- Shuka Sho - (1) - Vivlos (2016)[14]
- Takamatsunomiya Kinen - (3) - Sunningdale (2004),[15] Big Arthur (2016),[14] Mr Melody (2019)
- Teio Sho - (1) - K T Brave (2017)
- Tenno Sho Autumn - (1) - Just A Way (2013)[12]
- Tokyo Yūshun - (1) - Wagnerian (2018)
- Yasuda Kinen - (2) - Strong Return (2012),[16] Indy Champ (2019)
- Yushun Himba - (3) - Daiwa el Cielo (2004),[17] Cesario (2005),[7] Robe Decollete (2007)[18]
- Hong Kong Mile - (1) - Eishin Preston (2001)[19]
- Queen Elizabeth II Cup - (2) - Eishin Preston (2002 & 2003)[20][21]
- American Oaks Invitational Stakes - (1) - Cesario (2005)[22]
- Dubai Duty Free Stakes - (1) - Just A Way (2014)[23]
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[25] |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1996 | 53 | 49 | 45 | 518 | .102 | .197 | .284 | JRA Award (Highest Victory Newcomer Jockey) |
| 1997 | 62 | 59 | 56 | 692 | .090 | .175 | .256 | |
| 1998 | 52 | 52 | 55 | 635 | .082 | .164 | .250 | Kokura Turf Award[26] |
| 1999 | 43 | 39 | 31 | 398 | .108 | .206 | .284 | |
| 2000 | 84 | 71 | 61 | 660 | .127 | .235 | .327 | Kokura Turf Award[26] |
| 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[27] |
| 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)
Photo albums
- Yuichi Fukunaga (Shot by Eiko Wada. Kodansha, 1997) ISBN 9784062084307
See also
References
- ^ a b "祐言実行" (in Japanese). netkeiba.com. Archived from the original on 2017-11-07. Retrieved 7 Jun 2018.
- ^ "毎日新聞". Mainichi Shinbun (in Japanese). 1 Mar 1996. p. 7.
- ^ a b "アナにお任せ:３０年目騎手のＧ１初勝利＝毎日放送アナウンサー・美藤啓文" (in Japanese). Mainichi Shinbun. Retrieved 8 Jun 2018.[permanent dead link]
- ^ "福永と川田がホリプロ所属に 菜七子との共演も". Sankei Sports (in Japanese). 1 Jul 2016. Archived from the original on 2016-07-01. Retrieved 9 Jun 2018.
- ^ "第51回朝日杯3歳ステークス(G1)" (in Japanese). netkeiba.com. Archived from the original on 2015-11-23. Retrieved 9 Jun 2018.
- ^ "第54回朝日杯FS(G1)" (in Japanese). netkeiba.com. Archived from the original on 2015-10-26. Retrieved 9 Jun 2018.
- ^ a b c d e "重賞レース一覧 2005年" (in Japanese). Japan Racing Association. Archived from the original on 2015-11-03. Retrieved 9 Jun 2018.
- ^ "第54回阪神ジュベナイルF(G1)" (in Japanese). netkeiba.com. Archived from the original on 2015-12-04. Retrieved 9 Jun 2018.
- ^ "重賞レース一覧 2010年" (in Japanese). Japan Racing Association. Archived from the original on 2016-03-05. Retrieved 9 Jun 2018.
- ^ "重賞レース一覧 2011年" (in Japanese). Japan Racing Association. Archived from the original on 2016-01-10. Retrieved 9 Jun 2018.
- ^ "第2回JBCスプリント(G1)" (in Japanese). netkeiba.com. Archived from the original on 2015-11-05. Retrieved 9 Jun 2018.
- ^ a b "重賞レース一覧 2013年" (in Japanese). Japan Racing Association. Archived from the original on 2015-11-23. Retrieved 9 Jun 2018.
- ^ "重賞レース一覧 2006年" (in Japanese). Japan Racing Association. Archived from the original on 2016-03-05. Retrieved 9 Jun 2018.
- ^ a b "重賞レース一覧 2016年" (in Japanese). Japan Racing Association. Archived from the original on 2016-03-30. Retrieved 9 Jun 2018.
- ^ "第34回高松宮記念(G1)" (in Japanese). netkeiba.com. Archived from the original on 2016-03-19. Retrieved 9 Jun 2018.
- ^ "重賞レース一覧 2012年" (in Japanese). Japan Racing Association. Archived from the original on 2015-09-15. Retrieved 9 Jun 2018.
- ^ "第65回優駿牝馬(G1)" (in Japanese). netkeiba.com. Archived from the original on 2015-10-01. Retrieved 9 Jun 2018.
- ^ "重賞レース一覧 2007年" (in Japanese). Japan Racing Association. Archived from the original on 2016-03-05. Retrieved 9 Jun 2018.
- ^ "香港マイル(G1)" (in Japanese). netkeiba.com. Archived from the original on 2015-11-21. Retrieved 9 Jun 2018.
- ^ "クイーンエリザベスC(G1)" (in Japanese). netkeiba.com. Archived from the original on 2015-08-04. Retrieved 9 Jun 2018.
- ^ "クイーンエリザベスC(G1)" (in Japanese). netkeiba.com. Archived from the original on 2015-03-24. Retrieved 9 Jun 2018.
- ^ "アメリカンオークス" (in Japanese). netkeiba.com. 3 Jul 2005. Archived from the original on 2015-08-06. Retrieved 9 Jun 2018.
- ^ "ドバイデューティフリ(G1)" (in Japanese). netkeiba.com. Archived from the original on 2015-11-04. Retrieved 9 Jun 2018.
- ^ "年度別成績 netkeiba.com" (in Japanese). Archived from the original on 2015-11-14. Retrieved 9 Jun 2018.
- ^ "YU-ICHI ROOM 福永祐一騎手(公式)サイト - netkeiba.com -" (in Japanese). netkeiba.com. Archived from the original on 2015-10-09. Retrieved 9 Jun 2018.
- ^ a b c "お知らせ" (PDF) (in Japanese). Retrieved 10 Jun 2018.
- ^ "２０１５年度「関西テレビ放送賞」は福永 祐一騎手が受賞" (in Japanese). Japan Racing Association. 27 May 2015. Archived from the original on 29 December 2015. Retrieved 10 Jun 2018.
External links
Wikimedia Commons has media related to Yuichi Fukunaga.
- 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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