BUSINESS SESSION 2 -BREEDING- Approaches in Breeding and Training to produce a World-class racehorse in Japan

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1 BUSINESS SESSION 2 -BREEDING- Approaches in Breeding and Training to produce a World-class racehorse in Japan Dr. Akira Yamanobe General Manager JRA Equine Department

2 1st Japan Cup in 1981 = The inaugural international race FP Trained HORSE SEX AGE TIME MARGIN 1 Mairzy Doates M 5 02:25.3 (New Record) 2 Frost King G 3 02: The Very One M 6 02: /2 4 P'Tite Tete H 5 02:25.7 nk 5 Gold Spencer H 5 02:25.8 1/2 First 4 places dominated by foreign runners Japan made keenly aware of standard of racing compared to major countries Kick started efforts to produce world-class racehorses

3 Transition of number of International races in Japan # of Races Japan attained Part I status in Year Aiming for Part I status Races centering on Japanese-bred horse Accelerated internationalization to improve Japanese horse racing

4 The number of imported foreign-bred horses and their earning performances Decreased import and lower earning year by year Attained Part I status 4

5 Japan Cup Winners in the past # Year Winner S&A # Year Winner S&A Mairzy Doates M El Condor Pasa C Half Iced C Special Week H Stanerra M T.M.Opera O H Katsuragi Ace H Jungle Pocket C Symboli Rudolf H Falbrav H Jupiter Island H Tap Dance City H Le Glorieux C Zenno Rob Roy H Pay the Butler H Alkaased H Horlicks M Deep Impact H Better Loosen Up G Admire Moon H Golden Pheasant H Screen Hero H Tokai Teio H Vodka M Legacy World G Rose Kingdom C Marvelous Crown G Buena Vista M Lando H Gentildonna F Singspiel H Gentildonna M Pilsudski H Epiphaneia H Shonan Pandora M4 In the early stages mostly won by overseas runners Today Japanese runners winning in the last 10 years

6 頭 40 # of Japanese horses rated over 115 in World s Best Racehorse Rankings 年 Attained Part I status Increasing yearly and more than 30 horses for 3 consecutive years

Improving Techniques Training and seminars for feeding and management 3.

7 The 4 pillars for Breeding and Training World-class Racehorses in Japan 1.Improving Pedigree Import quality stallions and broodmares Paramountcy 2.Improving Techniques Training and seminars for feeding and management 3.Staff Training Support for industry-run training programs 4.Improving Facilities Improving training facilities and Grazing land

8 (1) Imported stallions 1.Improving Pedigree # of Stallions JRA subsidized stallions 89 KY Derby winner SUNDAY SILENCE started stud duty in JRA subsidizes import of stallion from abroad and contributes to improving pedigrees in Japan Year e.g. Empire Maker/Johannesburg/Dancing Brave/Opera House etc.

9 (2)Imported broodmares # of Broodmares Improving Pedigree JRA subsidy started in 1997 Total # of subsidized broodmare imports: 676 (38/year) Total subsidy amount : US$ 29.3 million(1.6 million/year) JRA subsidized broodmares JRA subsidizes import of broodmares from abroad and contributes to improving pedigrees in Japan Year

2.Improving techniques (1)JRA Breeding &

Sold at JRA Breeze-up Sale Feedback Review and

improving techniques and conducting research

10 2.Improving techniques (1)JRA Breeding & Training programs JRA home-breds Breeding & Training Technique Research Paramountcy Mentorship Trained by JRA Yearlings purchased Sold at JRA Breeze-up Sale Feedback Review and Analyze racing performance JRA is committed to improving techniques and conducting research in breeding and training Thoroughbreds and disseminating knowledge

11 2.Improving techniques Paramountcy (2)Dissemination of skills and knowledge Management techniques of breeding and training Handling techniques of leading and breaking Training and nutrition based on sports science Seminars Publications Group study sessions Contributing to improvement of breeding and training techniques

and riding of horses for applicants wishing to work at breeding and pre-training farms # of students 12

12 3.Staff Training (1)Support for stud/training farm personnel training program Operating Body Japan Bloodhorse Breeders Association Year started 1990 Course description Technical training in management and riding of horses for applicants wishing to work at breeding and pre-training farms # of students 12 / Year Total # of graduates 405 Subsidy from JRA ) US$ 0.5 million / Year Effective use of JRA home-bred horse

and riding techniques for applicants wishing to work at pre-training farms # of students 20 /

13 3.Staff Training (2)Support for exercise/training personnel study course Operating Body Bloodhorse Training Center Year started 1992 Course description Technical training in breaking and riding techniques for applicants wishing to work at pre-training farms # of students 20 / Year Total # of graduates 498 Subsidy from JRA ) US$ 0.9 million / Year Effective use of JRA trained-horse

3.Staff Training (3)Support for promoting employment at breeding and pre-training farms Operating Body Thoroughbred Training Development Association Year Started 2010 Purpose Publicity for breeding

14 3.Staff Training (3)Support for promoting employment at breeding and pre-training farms Operating Body Thoroughbred Training Development Association Year Started 2010 Purpose Publicity for breeding and pre-training farms Activities Recruiting fairs at racecourses, Internship programs at farms, BOKUJOB website maintenance Subsidy from JRA ) US$ 0.5 million a year Contributing to ensure the training of capable human resources

4. Improving Facilities (1)Hidaka Blood Horse Training Facility (1,500ha) Opened in 1993 Large-sized training center comparable to New Market or Chantilly Sand track (1600m) Uphill pasture and course

15 4. Improving Facilities (1)Hidaka Blood Horse Training Facility (1,500ha) Opened in 1993 Large-sized training center comparable to New Market or Chantilly Sand track (1600m) Uphill pasture and course Indoor wood-chip uphill (1000m) Indoor sand track (600m) Sand track (800m) Straight sand course (1600m) Straight turf course (2000m) Grass pasture (course) Straight sand course (1200m) Indoor wood-chip straight (1000m) Training yearlings in a thousand ways at various facilities

not possible in Hokkaido in winter due to

(1,000m) First indoor training facility in

facilities Indoor wood-chip straight (1,000m)

16 4. Improving Facilities (1)Hidaka Blood Horse Training Facility (1,500ha) Outdoor training not possible in Hokkaido in winter due to frigid environment Indoor wood-chip straight (1,000m) First indoor training facility in Japan, style adopted later by private facilities Indoor wood-chip straight (1,000m) Allows developing young horses to receive sufficient training

17 4. Improving Facilities (2)JRA subsidy for upgrading facilities Grazing land Treadmill Installation Communal Training Center Fences Contributing to development of key infrastructure for Breeding and Training Shelter

18 Conclusion Vision for Japanese Breeding and Training industry to produce World-class Racehorses A capable human resource, High level of technical skill, Horse with quality pedigree, Well-developed training facility, To produce World-class Racehorses

19 Thank you very much

CONDITIONS OF ENTRY TO THE JAPANESE STUD BOOK

CONDITIONS OF ENTRY TO THE JAPANESE STUD BOOK Article 1 Definition of a Thoroughbred A Thoroughbred is a horse which is recorded in the Thoroughbred Stud Book of the country of foaling, that Stud Book