Take debuted as a jockey in March 1, 1997 at the
Hanshin Racecourse. The following day, he won his first race and also his first graded race at the same time, with him winning the
Yomiuri Milers Cup while riding
Osumi Tycoon, making him the fastest rookie to win a graded race. He won his first Grade 1 race in 2000 when he won the Shuka Sho with
Tico Tico Tac, but failed to win another Grade 1 race until his victory at the Kikuka Sho with
Song of Wind, and wouldn't for another 7 when he won 3 Grade 1 races with
Meisho Mambo. == Trainer career ==