Fusao Sekiguchi

Summary

Fusao Sekiguchi (関口房朗) (born December 20, 1935, in Amagasaki, Hyogo, Japan) is a businessman and Thoroughbred horse racing enthusiast. He was the founder and CEO of Meitec [ja] in Nagoya before also founding Venture Safe Net, Inc (VSN, Inc) [ja] of Tokyo.

Fusao Sekiguchi
関口房朗
Sekiguchi at the 2006 Queen Elizabeth II Cup
Born (1935-12-20) December 20, 1935 (age 88)
NationalityJapanese
Known forFounder of Meitec Corporation and VSN
Owner of successful racehorses
Children2

The owner of a number of racehorses, the most notable of which was 2000 Kentucky Derby winner Fusaichi Pegasus whom he sold for a reported US$64 million to Ireland's Coolmore Stud. Other successful thoroughbred horses Sekiguchi has owned include Tokyo Yushun winner Fusaichi Concorde and Fusaichi Pandora, winner of the 2006 Q.E. II Cup.

References edit

  • Fusao Sekiguchi's profile at the NTRA
  • Fusao Sekiguchi's official website as it appeared on May 10, 2009