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Yuichi Fukunaga

福永祐一

9 Dec 1976Ritto, ShigaJRA, Ritto (trainer)

Son of the jockey once called a “genius”, Yoichi Fukunaga — now a trainer after a long riding career.

Yuichi Fukunaga, now a trainer, at Nakayama Racecourse
Trainer Yuichi Fukunaga at Nakayama Racecourse, 20 December 2025
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Profile

Born
9 Dec 1976
Birthplace
Ritto, Shiga
Nationality
Japanese
Affiliation
JRA, Ritto (trainer)
Status
Retired from riding; now a JRA trainer based at Ritto

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Career

His father, Yoichi Fukunaga, was called a “genius” in his riding days. After a long career in the saddle he obtained a JRA trainer’s licence and retired from riding.

He now trains at the Ritto Training Center.

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Gallery

SOURCES & REFERENCES

Sources & References

  1. 01
    福永祐一 — Wikipedia（日本語版）

    Wikipedia · Reference · Accessed 2026-09-26

  2. 02
    Yuichi Fukunaga — Wikipedia (English)

    Wikipedia · Reference · Accessed 2026-09-26

IMAGE CREDITS

Image credits

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