Yasuo Tomomichi

Yasuo Tomomichi (; born August 11, 1963) 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.

In 2008, Tomomichi won his first GI race when Admire Jupiter won the Tenno Sho (Spring).

In 2016, Tomomichi won the Tōkyō Yūshun (Japanese Derby) with Makahiki.

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

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)

Hong Kong

Hong Kong Mile - (1) - Admire Mars (2019)

UAE

Dubai Turf - (1) - Vivlos (2017)