JRA (Japan Racing Association) jockey Rusei Sakai will be featured on the back cover of issue 2475 of the weekly magazine "anan" (Magazine House), which will be released on December 10th.
The 28-year-old jockey, Sakai, is aiming to win his first JRA G1 race at the Shuka Sho in 2022. On November 2nd of this year, he rode Forever Young to victory in the Breeders' Cup Classic, the world's most prestigious race, achieving this historic feat as the first horse trained in Japan and a first for a Japanese jockey.
Sakai will appear as a "notable jockey" on the page "Pay attention to horse racing, full of ways to have fun! Anan's recommendation for watching horse racing the way it's fun," which introduces the fun of going to the racetrack.
At the photoshoot, he greeted everyone politely with "I look forward to working with you," and with his refined physique (170cm, 48kg) and gentle manner, he instantly lightened the mood. In the photoshoot, he effortlessly coordinated a shirt and jacket, exuding a nobleness that made one want to call him a prince.
In the interview, he said, "I love horse racing more than anyone, and I'm proud to say that I watch horse racing more than anyone," and he lectured on things that will make you want to pay attention to horse racing, such as how to communicate with the horse you ride and the excitement of a live race.
