Yoshitomi Shibata
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Shibata has had a successful career, winning many Japanese races multiple times.
He was Eastern Japan champion jockey in 2002, 2003 and 2004.
Japan
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Shibata has had a successful career, winning many Japanese races multiple times.
He was Eastern Japan champion jockey in 2002, 2003 and 2004.
Career wins in Japan
| Year | Wins | Note |
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| 1985 | 12 | Minpou kisha club shō (Rookie of the year) |
| 1986 | 9 | |
| 1987 | 26 | |
| 1988 | 50 | |
| 1989 | 66 | |
| 1990 | 59 | |
| 1991 | 37 | |
| 1992 | 35 | |
| 1993 | 69 | |
| 1994 | 78 | JRA Japan Racing Association The Japan Racing Association is a public company established to operate Chūō Keiba and to manage racecourses, betting facilities, and horse-training facilities.... Award for Excellent jockey
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| 1995 | 87 | JRA Award for Excellent jockey
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| 1996 | 80 | JRA Award for Excellent jockey
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| 1997 | 100 | JRA Award for Excellent jockey
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| 1998 | 109 | JRA Award for Excellent jockey
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| 1999 | 105 | JRA Award for Excellent jockey
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| 2000 | 71 | |
| 2001 | 129 | JRA Award for Excellent jockey
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| 2002 | 120 | Eastern Japan champion jockey
JRA Award for Excellent jockey
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| 2003 | 119 | Eastern Japan champion jockey
JRA Award for Excellent jockey
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| 2004 | 145 | Eastern Japan champion jockey
JRA Award for Excellent jockey
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| 2005 | 106 | |
| 2006 | 99 | |
| 2007 | 58 | |
| 2008 | 56 | |
Major wins
JapanJapan
Japan is an island nation in East Asia. Located in the Pacific Ocean, it lies to the east of the Sea of Japan, China, North Korea, South Korea and Russia, stretching from the Sea of Okhotsk in the north to the East China Sea and Taiwan in the south...
- Tenno Sho (Autumn)Tenno ShoThe Tennō Shō 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 I races. Prior to the 2007 races, both Tenno Sho races were Japanese domestic Grade I races.-Spring:The Spring Tenno Sho...
- (2) - Yamanin Zephyr (1993), Offside Trap (1998) - Yasuda KinenYasuda KinenThe Yasuda Kinen is a Japanese International Grade I Thoroughbred horse race held at the Tokyo Racecourse in Tokyo. Raced annually each June, the Yasuda Kinen is run at a distance of eight furlongs on turf and is open to horses three years of age and up...
- (1) - Yamanin Zephyr (1993) - Takamatsunomiya KinenTakamatsunomiya KinenThe is a Grade 1 flat horse race in Japan for three-year-old and above thoroughbreds. It is run over a distance of 1,200 metres at Chukyo Racecourse in late March.The forerunner of this race was the...
- (2) - King Halo (2000), Oreha Matteruze (2006) - NHK Mile CupNHK Mile CupThe NHK Mile Cup is a Grade 1 flat horse race in Japan for three-year-old and above thoroughbred colts and fillies, run over a distance of 1,600 metres on the turf at Tokyo Racecourse in May....
- (1) - Taiki Fortune (1996) - Japan Dirt DerbyJapan Dirt DerbyThe is a Japanese Domestic Grade 1 flat horse race in Japan for three-year-old thoroughbred colts and fillies run over a distance of 2,000 metres at the Oi Racecourse, Shinagawa, Tokyo in late July....
- (1) - Cafe Olympus (2004) - Japan Breeding farm's Cup Sprint - (1) - South Vigorous (2003)
- Kantou Oaks - (2) - Preeminence (2000), Mining Lady (2001)
- Lord Derby Challenge Trophy - (2) - Yamano Tampopo (1990), Daiwa Major (2005)
- Meguro Kinen - (4) - Yusenshoh (1996), Hot Secret (2001), Toshi The V (2003), Chakra (2004)
- New Zealand Trophy - (3) - Vice Cedar (1991), Taiki Lion (2002), Miner Scherzi(2006)
- Keio Hai Spring Cup - (3)- Yamanin Zephyr (1993), God Of Chance (2002), Oreha Matteruze (2006)
- Nakayama Kinen - (3) - Hokuto Helios (1990), King Of Dia (1997), King Halo (1999)
- American Jockey Club Cup - (2) - Machikane Tanhoizer (1994), Silk Famous (2006)
Out of Japan
| Date | Horse | Race | Distance | Place | Racecourse |
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| Dec 10, 1995 | Dojima Muteki | Hong Kong International Bowl Hong Kong Mile The Hong Kong Mile is a Group 1 flat 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 at Sha Tin, and it is scheduled to take place each year in mid December.... |
Turf 1400m | 5/14 | Sha Tin Sha Tin Racecourse Sha Tin Racecourse is one of the two racecourses for horse racing in Hong Kong. It is located in Sha Tin in the New Territories. It is managed by Hong Kong Jockey Club.Penfold Park is encircled by the track.-History:... |
| Mar 23, 2002 | Hot Secret | Dubai Sheema Classic Dubai Sheema Classic The Dubai Sheema Classic is a Group 1 flat horse race in the United Arab Emirates open to thoroughbreds which are four-years-old or above. It is run over a distance of 2,400 metres on the turf track at Meydan Racecourse, Dubai, and it takes place annually during the Dubai World Cup Night in... |
Turf 2400m | 7/15 | Nad Al Sheba Nad Al Sheba Racecourse Nad Al Sheba Racecourse is a former Thoroughbred horse racing facility in Dubai, United Arab Emirates opened in 1986. It has a 2,200 metre left-handed dirt race track and a left-handed turf course of the same distance... |
Book
- Yoshitomi no Shigoto (Aspect corporation ISBN 4757201036)
- Sugao no Mamade/Yoshitomi no Shigoto2 (Aspect corporation ISBN 4757204620)