Taketoyo senses a sign of Perrier’s retirement, but says, “It’s shocking. He’s a big name after all.” | Horse Racing News – netkeiba

Yutaka Take (55), who is friends with Perrier, said, “I knew that Olivier’s number of rides was decreasing, and he wasn’t in Dubai this year, where he usually is.”He announced his retirement just as the (European horse racing) season started. It’s shocking, after all, it’s a big name.”Rather than looking for signs of retirement, he was both surprised and sad.

His father (Mr. Kunihiko Take) was the first trainer to come to Japan on a short-term license, and he said, “He belonged to my old man’s stable, so I took care of him and loved him.” They say they have known each other for years. Relationships changed depending on the situation. When Perrier came to Japan, due to his age, Taketaka was like a big brother, but in 2001, when he stayed in France for a long time, it was the opposite. “Olivier was like a big brother to me. He taught me everything,” he said gratefully. The superstars of both countries had a good relationship with each other to help each other adjust to the foreign environment.

Yutaka Take proposed an idea that came to mind because Perrier was loved by Japanese fans. He said, “I want him to come to Japan and become an ambassador for Japan C.” An ambassador who carries out official public relations and dissemination activities would be a suitable candidate.

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