Yutaka Take vs Kenichi Ikezoe
Yutaka Take vs Kenichi Ikezoe: head-to-head — careers, honours, key numbers and why the rivalry matters.
Why compare Yutaka Take and Kenichi Ikezoe?
Kenichi Ikezoe is another notable competitor who has often been compared to Take, particularly in major races. Their careers have intertwined through various high-stakes competitions.
Yutaka Take
Key numbers
- Career wins4,643 (JRA)
- Career wins (NAR)201
- Lifetime earnings$1,716,512
- Major wins in Japan5 Japan Cups
Top honours
- JRA Grand Prize Jockey1997–2000, 2002–2003
- JRA Award for Best Jockey18 times
- Longines and IFHA International Award of Merit2017
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Kenichi Ikezoe
Key numbers
- Career wins3,800+
- Major wins in Japan2 Japan Cups
- Lifetime earnings$1.2 million
Top honours
- JRA Grand Prize Jockey2 times
- JRA Award for Best Jockey5 times