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Taiki YANAGIDA

Taiki YANAGIDA Obituary


YANAGIDA, Taiki (Tiger):
Passed away peacefully with family alongside at Waikato Hospital on Tuesday 9 August 2022 following a tragic accident at age 28. A much loved and respected member of the racing community Taiki was an inspiration and touched the lives of many. Our hearts go out to his family at this sad time. We will never forget his infectious smile. A Memorial Service is to be held at Matamata Racecourse on Monday 15th at 1pm with everyone welcome to attend. Ted and Lynnda McLachlan. Rest in peace our much loved friend, there will always be a space in our hearts for you.

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Published by Waikato Times on Aug. 13, 2022.

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Betty

August 15, 2022

You are a good person that always smiles and tries your best at work. It was nice to meet you a couple of times through Gigi and Alfred. You will definately be missed by a lot of people

Alfie & Gigi Michael

August 15, 2022

Taiki,
From the first day we met you at Wexford we knew you were like one of our own. ..we didn't need to scroll to see which jockey it was in each of your races, we know you from afar 'duck bum' ..

We'll miss your smile and all our foody days
Follow the light ,my friend
Love always Alfie & Gigi

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