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Yoshitomi Shibata celebrated at retirement ceremony in Tokyo
Yoshitomi Shibata was honoured at a retirement ceremony at Tokyo Racecourse on Nov.
1, after announcing his retirement in September.
The 60-year-old thanked fans and said he had enjoyed a happy 42-year career as a jockey.
He won 2,341 races in Japan’s central horse-racing circuit during his career.
Fellow jockey Norihiro Yokoyama praised Shibata as a dependable senior and asked him to keep teaching him.
Shibata’s riding career ended after he injured his right shoulder in April and his jockey licence was withdrawn in September.
He is due to become a JRA adviser next March, and said he hopes to share advice suited to the times.
Former jockey Yoshitomi Shibata was honoured at a retirement ceremony at Tokyo Racecourse on November 1.
Shibata, 60, retired in September after 42 years as a jockey and thanked supporters for what he called a happy career.
About 50 active jockeys attended, along with fans and people who had worked with him.
Noriaki Yokoyama praised Shibata as a dependable senior and asked him to continue educating him.
Shibata is due to become a JRA adviser in March 2027.
- Who
- Former jockey Yoshitomi Shibata, 60, was honoured at the ceremony.
- What
- Shibata’s retirement ceremony was held after he ended his career in September.
- When
- November 1, 2026.
- Where
- The paddock at Tokyo Racecourse.
- Why
- Shibata retired after a 42-year riding career and is due to become a JRA adviser in March 2027.
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Shibata injured his right shoulder while riding.
His jockey’s licence was cancelled, after he announced his retirement in September.
Shibata’s retirement ceremony took place at Tokyo Racecourse.
Shibata is due to begin work as a JRA adviser.
- Career length
- 42 years
- Career wins
- 2,341 in central horse racing
- Ceremony venue
- Tokyo Racecourse paddock
- Active jockeys attending
- About 50
- New role
- JRA adviser from March 2027
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What people are saying
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