Yasuo Tomomichi
| Yasuo Tomomichi | |
|---|---|
 Tomomichi at the Flora Stakes in 2025 | |
| Native name | 友道康夫 |
| Occupation | Horse trainer |
| Born | August 11, 1963 Akō, Hyōgo |
| Nationality | Japanese |
| Significant horses | |
| Verxina, Makahiki, Cheval Grand, Vivlos, Wagnerian, Admire Mars, World Premiere, Potager, Do Deuce, Justin Milano, Admire Zoom, Kamunyak | |
Yasuo Tomomichi (友道康夫; born August 11, 1963) is a Japanese horse trainer of the Japan Racing Association.
Career
Tomomichi was born in the Sakoshi district of Akō, Hyōgo.[1] After graduating from Hyogo Prefectural Ako High School in 1982, he enrolled in the Osaka Prefecture University's School of Veterinary Medicine to become a veterinarian, 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.[2]
After working as a groom and assistant trainer at the stables of Kuniichi Asami and Kunihide Matsuda, Tomomichi obtained a Trainer license in 2001 before opening his own stable at the Ritto Training Center in 2002.[3] Tomomichi scored his first win on December 1 of that year when Inter Marvelous won an allowance race at Chukyo Racecourse.[3]
Tomomichi won his first graded race when One More Chatter won the Asahi Challenge Cup in 2005.[4]
In 2008, Tomomichi won his first GI race when Admire Jupiter won the Tenno Sho (Spring).[1][5]
In 2016, Tomomichi won the Tōkyō Yūshun (Japanese Derby) with Makahiki.[2][6]
Personal life
Tomomichi has a son named Yuichi, who is an assistant trainer at the Daisuke Takayanagi stable.[7][8]
Major wins
Japan
- Arima Kinen - (1) - Do Deuce (2023)
- Asahi Hai Futurity Stakes - (3) - Admire Mars (2018), Do Deuce (2021), Admire Zoom (2024)
- Champions Cup - (1) - Jun Light Bolt (2022)
- Japan Cup - (2) - Cheval Grand (2017), Do Deuce (2024)
- Kikuka-shō - (1) - World Premiere (2019)
- NHK Mile Cup - (2) - Clarity Sky (2015), Admire Mars (2019)
- Ōsaka Hai - (1) - Potager (2022)
- Satsuki Shō - (2) - Unrivaled (2009), Justin Milano (2024)
- Shūka Sho - (1) - Vivlos (2016)
- Tenno Sho (Autumn) - (1) - Do Deuce (2024)
- Tenno Sho (Spring) - (2) - Admire Jupiter (2008), World Premiere (2021)
- Tōkyō Yūshun - (3) - Makahiki (2016), Wagnerian (2018), Do Deuce (2022)
- Victoria Mile - (2) - Verxina (2013, 2014)
- Yushun Himba - (1) - Kamunyak (2025)[9]
Hong Kong
- Hong Kong Mile - (1) - Admire Mars (2019)
UAE
- Dubai Turf - (1) - Vivlos (2017)
References
- ^ a b "赤穂出身の調教師が競馬の天皇賞制す". Ako Minpo (in Japanese). 2008-05-17. Retrieved 2025-07-14.
- ^ a b "友道師 マカヒキでダービー初制覇". Ako Minpo (in Japanese). 2016-05-29. Retrieved 2025-07-14.
- ^ a b Takahashi, Akio (2013-11-10). "春秋牝馬G1制覇狙うヴィルシーナ". Keiba Lab (in Japanese). Retrieved 2025-07-14.
- ^ "ワンモアチャッター、クビ差凌いで重賞初制覇". netkeiba (in Japanese). 2005-09-10. Retrieved 2025-07-14.
- ^ "骨折乗り越えた愛馬に涙の友道師／天皇賞". スポニチ Sponichi Annex (in Japanese). 2008-05-05. Retrieved 2025-07-14.
- ^ "マカヒキが接戦を制しV！ 世代の頂点に輝く！/日本ダービー". netkeiba (in Japanese). 2016-05-29. Retrieved 2025-07-14.
- ^ "【厩舎のカタチ】必死に馬との道を進む先に――テンハッピーローズと海外初Ｖへ――". 東スポ競馬 (in Japanese). Tokyo Sports. 2025-02-04. Retrieved 2025-07-14.
- ^ Koizumi, Emi (2025-04-26). "【小泉恵未コラム】皐月賞馬ミュージアムマイル担当の友道優一調教助手 「父のように信頼して任せ、そして責任を自分が負う、そんな経営者になりたい」". 中日スポーツ・東京中日スポーツ (in Japanese). Chunichi Shimbun. Retrieved 2025-07-14.
- ^ "【オークス】カムニャックがＧ１初制覇 金子真人オーナー「勝ち慣れてる僕としても、最後は珍しく興奮」". UMATOKU (in Japanese). Hochi Shimbun. 2025-05-25. Retrieved 2025-07-14.