Yasuo Tomomichi (; born August 11, 1963) is a Japanese

horse trainer A horse trainer is a person who tends to horses and teaches them different disciplines. Some responsibilities trainers have are caring for the animals' physical needs, as well as teaching them good behaviors and/or coaching them for events, which ...

of the

Japan Racing Association The Japan Racing Association () is a public company established in Japan under a law to operate Chūō Keiba (中央競馬 Central horse racing) and to manage racecourses, betting facilities, and horse-training facilities in the country. It was ...

Career

Tomomichi was born in the district of

Akō, Hyōgo is a Cities of Japan, city located in southwestern Hyōgo Prefecture, Japan. , the city had an estimated population of 45,747 in 20,563 households and a population density of 360 persons per km2. The total area of the city is . Geography A ...

. After graduating from in 1982, he enrolled in the

Osaka Prefecture University (OPU), also abbreviated to , used to be one of the largest public universities in Japan. The university merged with Osaka City University to form Osaka Metropolitan University in April 2022. History OPU was established in 2005 in its curren ...

's School of Veterinary Medicine to become a

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, and joined the University's Equestrian Club. As part of the Club's activity, he took up a part time job as a security guard at a horse racing track, which is where Tomomichi was introduced to the world of horse racing. After working as a

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and assistant trainer at the stables of and , Tomomichi obtained a Trainer license in 2001 before opening his own stable at the Ritto Training Center in 2002. Tomomichi scored his first win on December 1 of that year when Inter Marvelous won an allowance race at

Chukyo Racecourse is located in Toyoake, Aichi, Japan. It is used for horse racing Horse racing is an equestrian performance activity, typically involving two or more horses ridden by jockeys (or sometimes driven without riders) over a set distance ...

. Tomomichi won his first graded race when won the Asahi Challenge Cup in 2005. In 2008, Tomomichi won his first GI race when won the

Tenno Sho The is a horse race held twice a year in Japan, once in the spring and once in the autumn. "Tenno" means "Emperor of Japan". The races are both International Grade 1 races. Prior to the 2007 races, both Tenno Sho races were Japanese domestic Gr ...

(Spring). In 2016, Tomomichi won the

Tōkyō Yūshun The , also called the is a Conditions races, Grade 1 Flat racing, flat Horse racing, horse race in Japan for three-year-old thoroughbred Colt (horse), colts and Filly, fillies. It is run over a distance of 2,400 metres (approximately 1 mile 4 fur ...

(Japanese Derby) with Makahiki.

Personal life

Tomomichi has a son named Yuichi, who is an assistant trainer at the stable.

Major wins

Japan *

Arima Kinen The Arima Kinen (有馬記念) is a Conditions races, Grade I Flat racing, flat Horse racing, horse race in Japan open to Thoroughbreds three-years-old and above and the world's largest betting horserace. It is run in late December each year, over ...

- (1) - ''

Do Deuce Do Deuce (Japanese: ドウデュース, foaled 7 May 2019) is a retired Japanese Thoroughbred racehorse. He was the best two-year-old colt in Japan in 2021 when he was undefeated in three races including the Ivy Stakes and the Asahi Hai Futurity ...

(2023)'' *

Asahi Hai Futurity Stakes The Asahi Hai Futurity Stakes (朝日杯フューチュリティステークス) is a one-mile turf stakes race for thoroughbred colts two years old in Japan. It is considered the ''de facto'' year-end championship for Japanese thoroughbred racing ...

- (3) - '' Admire Mars (2018), Do Deuce (2021), Admire Zoom (2024)'' * Champions Cup - (1) - ''Jun Light Bolt (2022)'' *

Japan Cup The is one of the most prestigious horse races in Japan. It is contested on the last Sunday of November, post time of 15:40 at Tokyo Racecourse in Fuchu, Tokyo at a distance of 2400 meters (about miles) run under weight for age conditions with ...

- (2) - '' Cheval Grand (2017), Do Deuce (2024)'' *

Kikuka-shō The is a Grade 1 flat horse race in Japan for three-year-old thoroughbred colts and fillies. It is run over a distance of 3,000 metres (approximately 1 7/8 miles) at the Kyoto Racecourse, Fushimi-ku, Kyoto, Kyoto Prefecture in October ...

- (1) - ''

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(2019)'' *

NHK Mile Cup The is a Grade 1 flat horse race in Japan for three-year-old thoroughbred colts and fillies, run over a distance of 1,600 metres (approximately one mile) on the turf at Tokyo Racecourse in May. The NHK Mile Cup is sponsored by the Japanese p ...

- (2) - ''Clarity Sky (2015), Admire Mars (2019)'' * Ōsaka Hai - (1) - '' Potager (2022)'' * Satsuki Shō - (2) - ''Unrivaled (2009), Justin Milano (2024)'' *

Shūka Sho The is a Conditions races, Grade 1 Flat racing, flat Horse racing, horse race in Japan for three-year-old thoroughbred Filly, fillies run over a distance of 2,000 metres (approximately 1 1/4 miles) at the Kyoto Racecourse, Fushimi-ku, Kyot ...

- (1) - '' Vivlos (2016)'' *

(Autumn) - (1) - ''Do Deuce (2024)'' * Tenno Sho (Spring) - (2) - ''Admire Jupiter (2008), World Premiere (2021)'' *

- (3) - ''

Makahiki The Makahiki season is the ancient Hawaiian New Year festival, in honor of the god Lono of the Hawaiian religion. It lasts four consecutive lunar months, approximately from October/November through February/March. It is a time for men, women ...

(2016),

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(2018), Do Deuce (2022)'' *

Victoria Mile The Victoria Mile () is a Graded stakes race, Grade 1 Flat racing, flat Horse racing, horse race in Japan for four-year-old and above thoroughbred Filly, fillies and mare (horse), mares. Organized by Japan Racing Association, it is run over a dista ...

- (2) - '' Verxina (2013, 2014)'' *

Yushun Himba The , also known as the is a Japanese Conditions races, Grade 1 Flat racing, flat Horse racing, horse race for three-year-old thoroughbred Filly, fillies run over a distance of 2,400 metres (approximately 1 mile 4 furlongs) at the Tokyo Racecours ...

- (1) - ''Kamunyak (2025)'' ---- ----Hong Kong *

Hong Kong Mile The Hong Kong Mile is a Conditions races, Group 1 Flat racing, flat Horse racing, horse race in Hong Kong which is open to thoroughbreds aged three years or older. It is run over a distance of 1,600 metres (about 1 mile) at Sha Tin Racecourse, Sha ...

- (1) - ''Admire Mars (2019)'' ----UAE *

Dubai Turf The Dubai Turf is a Group 1 flat horse race in the United Arab Emirates for four-year-old and above thoroughbreds run over a distance of 1,800 metres (1 mile 1 furlong) on the turf at Meydan Racecourse in Dubai during the Dubai World Cup Night ...

- (1) - ''Vivlos (2017)''

References

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