Yuichi Fukunaga
Appearance
Yuichi Fukunaga | |
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![]() At the 2011 Hanshin JF awards ceremony | |
Native name | 福永祐一 |
Born | Rittō-chō (now Rittō), Kurita District, Shiga | 9 December 1976
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 | |
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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] |
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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
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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)