[From Classics to Hidden Favorites] A Compilation of Main Track Entrance Themes [2026]
Horse racing, a sport with a long history, has in recent years seen a growing fanbase not only among men but also women, and thanks to the popularity of Uma Musume, it feels like its appeal has been reaching younger audiences as well.
In 2025, the TV drama The Royal Family, based on Kazuma Hayami’s novel, became a huge hit, but when it comes to elements essential to horse racing—a culture cherished for many years—it has to be the ‘parade ring entrance themes’ played before the races! In this article, we’ll present a lineup centered on iconic classics of these entrance themes, while also including lesser-known tracks and surprising songs that were used only for a limited time.
If just hearing them brings those famous scenes back to life for you, or even if you’re new to horse racing, please read on.
Playlist
| [From Classics to Hidden Favorites] A Compilation of Main Track Entrance Themes [2026] | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| show_chart | Title | Playlist | Review |
| 1east | The ChampionSagisu Shirō |  play_arrow | Shiro Washizu’s classic that enlivened the Grade 1 horse racing scene |
| 2east | Theme of SUPER KEIBA,from ’95 to ’07Senju Akira |  play_arrow | Akira Senju’s Super Keiba theme song is moving. |
| 3east | Grade Equus Marchsugiyama kouichi |  play_arrow | A famous horse-racing march composed by Sugiyama |
| 4east | Heartbeat NighterTHE NUGGETS |  play_arrow | A rock and roll brimming with exhilarating speed, like a horse racetrack entrance theme |
| 5east | Baton of Dreams ~Smile for You~Asaka |  play_arrow | Asaka’s elegant song for the 30th anniversary of the Horse Racing Channel |
| 6east | U.M.A NEW WORLDUma Musume Puritī Dābī |  play_arrow | “Uma Musume” 3rd Anniversary Song, Gallop of Victory |
| 7east | Flame WinnerSagisu Shirō |  play_arrow | When the name changed to JRA, Shiro Sagisu’s entrance theme left a strong impression. |
| 8east | The Rising SunShiina Kunihito |  play_arrow | The debut race entrance theme “The Rising Sun” is popular. |
| 9north_east | Twinkle Star ~A Star to Rely On~Toukyou Sukapara Daisu Ookesutora |  play_arrow | A thrilling masterpiece brimming with momentum, a force that pushes you forward |
| 10south_east | Heroes’ PreludeShiina Kunihito |  play_arrow | Liven up the horse racing atmosphere with a refreshing entrance theme |
| 11east | Fehrbellin Cavalry MarchRichard Henrion |  play_arrow | A lively march composed by Richard |
| 12north_east | GloryIwashiro Tarō |  | Glory, the entrance theme for GI races in eastern Japan |
| 13south_east | Thoroughbred MarchWatanabe Takeo |  play_arrow | Thoroughbred March, the horse racing entrance theme, composed by Takeo Watanabe |
| 14east | Anthem For The BravesShiina Kunihito |  play_arrow | The racetrack’s new cheer song, a moving sound that resonates with the horses and the sky |
| 15east | Chromatic Marchsugiyama kouichi |  play_arrow | Horse racing entrance theme composed by Koichi Sugiyama |
| 16east | Don’t Stop Me NowQueen |  play_arrow | Queen's 'Bicycle Race,' a wildly popular masterpiece |
| 17east | OverDriverSukima Suichi |  play_arrow | A rousing, fast-paced cheer song by Sukima Switch |
| 18east | HOLIDAYSKimura Kaera |  play_arrow | Horse racing commercial song, its appeal lies in a sense of openness and exhilarating speed. |
| 19east | The Majestic MarchShiina Kunihito |  play_arrow | A stately march tune of a standard JRA race |
| 20east | young coltHattori Itsurō |  play_arrow | Introducing Itsuro Hattori’s horse racing entrance theme |
| 21east | NIGHT RUNGōyama Mizue |  play_arrow | Entrance theme for Friday night racing at Sonoda Racecourse |
| 22east | SONODA NIGHT FANFAREGōyama Mizue |  play_arrow | The nighttime race music at Sonoda Racetrack heightens the tension. |
| 23east | Dramatic OneSagisu Shirō |  play_arrow | An impressive song used at racetracks in the 1980s |
| 24east | Victory RoadIwashiro Tarō |  play_arrow | The main track entrance song for GI-class races, “Victory Road” |
| 25east | Gallop of a White Horsesugiyama kouichi |  play_arrow | JRA’s entrance theme: a white horse gallop set to Dragon Quest music. |
| 26east | The Final CountdownEurope |  play_arrow | Hard rock as the entrance theme for the final horse race |
| 27east | Chuo FreewayArai Yumi |  play_arrow | Yumi Matsutoya’s “Chuo Freeway” is the entrance song at the racecourse. |
| 28east | Green Grass MarchShiina Kunihito |  play_arrow | A JRA classic, a dynamic track that amps up the excitement |
| 29east | Paddock Marchsugiyama kouichi |  play_arrow | Entrance theme of Kanto Horse Racing, composed by Koichi Sugiyama |
| 30east | Legend Will BeginShiina Kunihito |  play_arrow | The allure of the grand entrance music that colors the racecourse |
| 31north_east | Get A ChanceIwashiro Tarō |  play_arrow | Epic music that emotionally portrays a horse racing event |
| 32south_east | A WinnerIwashiro Tarō |  | The solemn allure of horse racing entrance themes |
| 33east | Above The SkyShiina Kunihito |  play_arrow | The parade ring entrance music changes the atmosphere of horse racing. |
| 34east | Now1Komuro Tetsuya |  play_arrow | 'Now1' chosen as the entrance theme for the Spring Stakes |
| 35north_east | To The TopIwashiro Tarō |  play_arrow | Grade race main track entrance theme, an emotional piece of music |
| 36south_east | Chocolate DiscoPerfume |  play_arrow | Horse racing commercials and J-pop draw interest from young people |
| 37east | Fortune Cookie in LoveAKB48 |  play_arrow | Pay attention to the entrance music for the Fortune Cup |
| 38east | Valentine KissKunikyo Sayuri |  play_arrow | Special entrance theme for the Valentine Stakes |
| 39east | A Promising MomentMukaiya Minoru |  play_arrow | Minoru Mukaiya’s fusion piece, the entrance theme for the Keihan Cup |
| 40east | Heaven and HellOfufenbakku |  play_arrow | The appeal of exhilarating classic songs perfect for sports days |