Why do some jockeys become unforgettable? In the vast and competitive world of horse racing、Few people have had a greater influence than Katsumi Ando, ​​affectionately known as "Ankatsu."。Rising from the humble stage of local horse racing to the pinnacle of central horse racing、The story of his success in that process was such that he changed the rules of the horse racing world.、attracts many people。This time、Tracing the path of the man who created the system called "Ankatsu Rule"、Let's take a closer look at the charm that attracts not only horse racing fans but everyone! A star born in Aichi Prefecture March 28, 1960、Katsumi Ando was born in Aichi Prefecture.。1976Year、He made his debut at Kasamatsu Racecourse.、From the beginning, he showed his ability and passion that set him apart from other jockeys.。He achieved overwhelming results at the local racecourse.、Not only do I dream of taking on the challenge of competing in the Central Horse Racing、made it happen。and、This challenge would later bring about a revolution in the Japanese horse racing world.。 From local hero to national icon 2003、Ando, ​​who has accumulated a brilliant track record in local horse racing,、I will be on the stage of JRA (Japan Racing Association)。but、This challenge is not just a turning point in my career.、It was a turning point for the entire Japanese horse racing industry.。That was the birth of "Ankatsu Rule"。 What is “Ankatsu Rule”? “Ankatsu Rule” is、This system was established to lower the hurdles for local horse racing jockeys to challenge central horse racing.。In this rule、Jockeys who have won 20 or more races in a year twice in the past five years、The first round of the JRA jockey license exam will be exempted.。 The background to the introduction of this special provision is、There was Katsumi Ando, ​​who boasted overwhelming results in the local area.。This system is called the "Ankatsu Rule" after his name.、For many local jockeys, it became an important key to paving the way to central horse racing.。 Astonishing Career The brilliance of Katsumi Ando's career is、It's obvious when you look at his results. This number alone shows his overwhelming ability.、What is even more noteworthy is、Make accurate decisions in any situation、It was his talent for building trusting relationships with horses.。 A presence that continues to shine even after retirement Katsumi Ando retired as a jockey in January 2013.、After that, I never left the racing world.。Currently working as a horse racing commentator.、Through explanations and analysis based on extensive experience in the field、Contributing to fans and horse racing people。 What Katsumi Ando left behind: What is the name of “Ankatsu”?、Not just as a great jockey、It is passed down from generation to generation as the person who built a bridge between local horse racing and central horse racing.。His challenges and achievements、Hope for young jockeys、It also contributes to the development of the horse racing world as a whole.。 What do you think about the legend of "Ankatsu"? For horse racing fans too、Even those who are not、There's sure to be something in Katsumi Ando's story that touches your heart.。What is the most appealing thing about Ankatsu for you? Also、Did you learn anything new after reading this article? Please let us know in the comments section! your opinion、It may be a great encouragement for the next generation of jockeys.。 Bookmark this article、Would you like to share it with people who love horse racing? The legend of a man named Katsumi Ando、It is still deeply engraved in our hearts。[ABETACK” is Japanese culture、hero、This is a blog that delivers unknown stories to the world.。