Yushun Stallion Station
A Hokkaido-based stallion station and thoroughbred breeding operation, affiliated with Yushun Co., Ltd., managing top Japanese and international sires.
Last updated September 29, 2026
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Overview
Yushun Stallion Station (有限会社優駿スタリオンステーション) is a Japanese thoroughbred breeding farm and stallion station located in Asahi, Niikappu, Hokkaido. It is a subsidiary of Yushun Co., Ltd. (株式会社優駿), a horse racing trading company founded in September 1988 by joint investment from thoroughbred breeding farms in the Niikappu area. Yushun Stallion Station was established in September 1989 as an affiliated company to manage stallions and related syndicate operations. The station's core business is the introduction of first-class stallions from Japan and overseas, the formation and management of breeding syndicates, and the provision of related services such as stallion share trading, racehorse insurance, and horse care products. Over the decades, Yushun Stallion Station has stood numerous champion racehorses and sires, including Oguri Cap, King Halo, Mayano Top Gun, Marvelous Sunday, Kane Hekili, Laurel Guerreiro, and international stars like Commander in Chief, Moon Ballad, Fasliyev, and Behkabad. As of 2026, the station's roster includes prominent sires such as Asia Express, Arctos, Albert, Inti, Indy Champ, Espoir City, Karen Black Hill, Gold Actor, Geoglyph, Jun Light Bolt, Silver State, Serifos, Tastiera, Chuwa Wizard, Don Frankie, Nishiken Mononofu, New Year's Day, Best Warrior, Henny Hughes, Hokko Tarumae, Mad Cool, Mr. Melody, Mikki Isle, Moanin, Real Impact, and World Premiere. The station also operates Yushun Memorial Park, a memorial site featuring a life-size statue of Oguri Cap, built with donations from fans after the horse's death in 2010. Yushun Stallion Station is a private company, with capital of 70 million yen, and is led by representative Seiichi Hiwatari. Its parent company, Yushun Co., Ltd., has capital of 62.25 million yen and is represented by Yasuaki Murata. The station plays a significant role in Japan's thoroughbred breeding industry, particularly in the Hidaka region, and continues to manage stallion syndicates and provide comprehensive services to breeders and owners.
History
Yushun Stallion Station was established in September 1989 as an affiliated company of Yushun Co., Ltd., which itself was founded in September 1988 by joint investment from thoroughbred breeding farms centered in the Niikappu area of Hokkaido. The parent company, Yushun Co., Ltd., operates as a comprehensive trading company for racehorses, with its core business being the introduction of first-class stallions from Japan and abroad, and the formation and management of stallion syndicates. In its early years, Yushun Stallion Station made significant acquisitions. It secured Nasr El Arab, the first 1 billion yen syndicate in the Hidaka region, and successfully introduced Oguri Cap for 1.8 billion yen, which was the highest price for a domestic-bred stallion at the time. Oguri Cap stood at the station from 1991 until his death in 2010, becoming a beloved icon of Japanese racing. Over the decades, the station imported numerous top international horses, including Commander in Chief (English/Irish Derby winner), Moon Ballad (Dubai World Cup winner), Fasliyev (European champion 2-year-old colt and champion sire), and Behkabad (Grand Prix de Paris winner). It also stood domestic champions such as King Halo, Mayano Top Gun, Marvelous Sunday, Kane Hekili, and Laurel Guerreiro. The station actively introduced shuttle stallions, including Palace Music (sire of Cigar), Royal Academy (champion sprinter), and Peintre Celebre (considered Europe's best horse of the 1990s). In 2010, after Oguri Cap's passing, a life-size statue was erected at Yushun Memorial Park, adjacent to the stallion station, funded by donations from fans across Japan. The park has become a new tourist attraction in the Hidaka horse-breeding region. As of 2026, the station continues to stand a mix of established and newer sires, including Hokko Tarumae, Henny Hughes, Silver State, Mikki Isle, Real Impact, and newcomers such as Geoglyph, Tastiera, and Don Frankie. The station remains a key player in Japan's thoroughbred breeding industry, managing stallion syndicates and providing a wide range of services to breeders and owners.
- 2026
Geoglyph, Tastiera, Don Frankie, and Mad Cool join the roster as new sires.
- 2025
Serifos and New Year's Day introduced.
- 2024
Mikki Isle moved from Shadai Stallion Station.
- 2022
Indy Champ and World Premiere introduced.
- 2021
Real Impact and Mr. Melody introduced from Shadai Stallion Station.
- 2018
Silver State introduced.
- 2017
Hokko Tarumae introduced; shuttles to East Stud every two years.
- 2014
Henny Hughes and Espoir City introduced.
- 2012
Behkabad (Grand Prix de Paris winner) introduced; stood until 2020.
- 2011
Kane Hekili introduced; stood until 2016.
Products and positioning
A comprehensive thoroughbred trading company and stallion station in Hokkaido, specializing in the introduction and management of top-class stallions and syndicates for the Japanese racing and breeding industry.
Stallion standing and management
Management of stallions at the station, including boarding, breeding, and health care.
Stallion syndicate formation and administration
Formation and management of breeding syndicates for stallions.
Stallion share trading (nomination sales)
Brokerage of stallion shares and nominations.
Racehorse insurance
Insurance agency for racehorses, acting as agent for Sompo Japan Nipponkoa Insurance.
Horse care products and farm supplies
Sale of horse care products as domestic distributor for Ireland's Foran Chemical, and farm supplies such as preservative-treated fencing.
Bloodstock sales agency and information services
Brokerage and information services for racehorse sales, including overseas sales and production lists.
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