Records of the yearly events associated with the rituals and ceremonies of the Imperial Court show that, while serving as the Crown Prince's adviser, he participated in horse races hosted by FUJIWARA no Michinaga.
東宮大進時代には朝廷の儀礼や典礼関係の年中行事に記録が見られ、藤原道長の主催した競馬などに参加している。