Yuichi Fukunaga
Yuichi Fukunaga is a Japanese jockey who has won 29 Grade 1 races in Japan and abroad. He is affiliated with the Japan Racing Association in Rittō. His father is former jockey Yoichi Fukunaga who was said to be a "genius" during his active career, and his uncle is Takashi Kitamura, also a former jockey. His wife is former Fuji TV announcer Midori Matsuo. Since July 2016, he has a management contract with Horipro, the entertainment production in which his wife is also affiliated.
Achievements
Grade 1 race victories
Japan- Asahi Hai Futurity Stakes - - Eishin Preston, Eishin Champ, Fusaichi Richard
- February Stakes - - Meisho Bowler
- Hanshin Juvenile Fillies - - Peace of World, Rêve d'Essor, Joie de Vivre
- Japan Breeding farms' Cup Classic - - K T Brave
- Japan Breeding farms' Cup Sprint - - Sterling Rose
- Kawasaki Kinen - - K T Brave
- Kikuka Shō - - Epiphaneia
- NHK Mile Cup - - Rhein Kraft
- Oka Sho - - Primo Ordine, Rhein Kraft
- Queen Elizabeth II Commemorative Cup - - Fusaichi Pandora
- Shuka Sho - - Vivlos
- Takamatsunomiya Kinen - - Sunningdale, Big Arthur, Mr Melody
- Teio Sho - - K T Brave
- Tenno Sho Autumn - - Just A Way
- Tokyo Yūshun - - Wagnerian
- Yasuda Kinen - - Strong Return, Indy Champ
- Yushun Himba - - Daiwa el Cielo, Cesario, Robe Decollete
Hong Kong
- Hong Kong Mile - - Eishin Preston
- Queen Elizabeth II Cup - - Eishin Preston
United States
- American Oaks Invitational Stakes - - Cesario
United Arab Emirates
- Dubai Duty Free Stakes - - Just A Way
Riding results
| Year | 1st arrival | 2nd arrival | 3rd arrival | No. of riders | WP | Confidence ratio | Multiple WP | Recognition |
| 1996 | 53 | 49 | 45 | 518 | .102 | .197 | .284 | JRA Award |
| 1997 | 62 | 59 | 56 | 692 | .090 | .175 | .256 | |
| 1998 | 52 | 52 | 55 | 635 | .082 | .164 | .250 | Kokura Turf Award |
| 1999 | 43 | 39 | 31 | 398 | .108 | .206 | .284 | |
| 2000 | 84 | 71 | 61 | 660 | .127 | .235 | .327 | Kokura Turf Award |
| 2001 | 81 | 68 | 69 | 749 | .108 | .199 | .291 | |
| 2002 | 89 | 62 | 78 | 722 | .123 | .123 | .317 | JRA Excellent Jockeys Prize |
| 2003 | 83 | 78 | 67 | 696 | .119 | .231 | .328 | |
| 2004 | 96 | 81 | 96 | 771 | .125 | .230 | .354 | |
| 2005 | 109 | 70 | 81 | 811 | .134 | .221 | .321 | JRA Excellent Jockeys Prize |
| 2006 | 88 | 69 | 87 | 820 | .107 | .191 | .298 | JRA Excellent Jockeys Prize |
| 2007 | 82 | 80 | 67 | 744 | .110 | .218 | .308 | |
| 2008 | 86 | 70 | 86 | 804 | .107 | .194 | .301 | |
| 2009 | 93 | 82 | 89 | 825 | .113 | .212 | .320 | |
| 2010 | 109 | 108 | 82 | 809 | .135 | .268 | .370 | |
| 2011 | 133 | 98 | 84 | 824 | .161 | .280 | .382 | |
| 2012 | 115 | 101 | 72 | 741 | .155 | .291 | .389 | |
| 2013 | 131 | 103 | 103 | 844 | .155 | .277 | .399 | |
| 2014 | 118 | 111 | 92 | 751 | .157 | .305 | .427 | |
| 2015 | 121 | 112 | 75 | 738 | .164 | .316 | .417 | Kansai TV Broadcasting Award |
| Centre | 1828 | 1563 | 1476 | 14552 | .126 | .233 | .334 |
Magazines
- Weekly Playboy "Keiba no Shinzui" → "Yuichi Fukunaga no Leading Itchokusen"
Photo albums
- Yuichi Fukunaga