Yasuo Tomomichi


Yasuo Tomomichi is a Japanese horse trainer of the Japan Racing Association.

Career

Tomomichi was born in the district of Akō, Hyōgo. After graduating from 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.
After working as a groom 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.
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.
In 2016, Tomomichi won the Tōkyō Yūshun with Makahiki.

Personal life

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

Major wins

Japan
----Hong Kong
----UAE