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[Popular] A Collection of Japanese Songs Related to Horse Racing [Music]
The powerful movement of the horses, the tense, inch-by-inch tactical battles, the roaring cheers… Just imagining being there is enough to get many people fired up, isn’t it? In recent years, horse racing’s original popularity has been boosted by the Uma Musume boom, sending interest skyrocketing.
With races streamed online and apps that let you quickly check schedules and results, it’s becoming easier and easier to get into.
In this article, we’ve gathered a variety of Japanese songs related to horse racing, including JRA theme songs! Check this out and you might discover a new side to the appeal of horse racing!
[Popular] A Compilation of Japanese Songs Related to Horse Racing [Music] (1–10)
FanfareTamaki Kōji
Koji Tamaki, who took the 1980s by storm as the lead vocalist of Anzenchitai and later released solo classics like “Den-en,” wrote this song, released in November 2025, as the theme for the horse racing drama “The Royal Family.” Rather than focusing on winning or losing, it carries a message about the importance of moving straight ahead as your true self.
Woven with his overwhelming vocal prowess, the melody offers a powerful cheer to those who, though hurt, choose to live for what they love.
Recommended for anyone curious about the world of horse racing or in need of a gentle push forward.
far awayASIAN KUNG-FU GENERATION
This song is one of the defining numbers from ASIAN KUNG-FU GENERATION’s early career.
It was included in November 2002 as the opening track of their indie debut mini-album “Houkai Amplifier,” and was re-released on a major label the following year.
In 2025, it was featured in a Funabashi Keiba commercial starring Kanako Momota.
The distorted guitar riff creates a sense of speed, and both the sound and the lyrics convey an urge to break through stifling everyday life and head somewhere far away.
Give it a listen when you’re ready to take on a challenge or need a push forward.
Now1Komuro Tetsuya
This is a grand instrumental piece that sonically portrays everything from the tense moments as the racehorses head to the gate to their sprint to the finish line.
Produced by Tetsuya Komuro, the track was released in January 2013 as the theme song for Fuji TV’s horse racing program “Minna no KEIBA.” A highlight is its refined yet powerful sound.
The March 2013 album “DEBF3” also includes a remix version mixed by Komuro himself, offering a different approach to enjoy.
It’s recommended for those who want to feel the excitement alongside race footage or experience the allure of horse racing through music.
FanfareKinashi Noritake
This track bottles up the very rush that echoes through the racecourse and pours it straight into music.
Created by Noritake Kinashi, the song was released in June 2025 as the official campaign anthem celebrating the 20th anniversary of JRA’s “SokuPAT” service.
It’s a party tune that weaves a reggaeton beat with Spanish flavors, vividly capturing the heartbeat right before the start.
The lyrics are also compelling, as if cheering on the moment you dash forward carrying dreams and hopes.
RIMAZI and CITY-ACE—known as part of AK-69’s sound team—contributed to the production, resulting in a club-ready, dynamic sound.
It’s recommended not only for horse racing fans but also for anyone curious about the world of racing.
A listen naturally lifts your spirits and points you forward—an energy-charged piece.
OverDriverSukima Suichi
Sukima Switch is a music duo known for classic hits like “Zenryoku Shounen” and “Kanade.” This song, included as the lead track on their November 2021 release Hot Milk, is a newly written piece centered on the theme of an anthem of encouragement.
Its fast-paced band sound and lyrics about breaking free from stagnation and moving forward gently give listeners a push.
Starting in fiscal 2023, the track was adopted as the theme song for Funabashi Keiba and has been used in concept videos and commercials.
Furthermore, from fiscal 2024, an instrumental version has also been used as the main track for the horses’ entrance onto the course at Funabashi Racecourse.
It’s a song with a driving energy perfectly suited to the exhilaration before a race.
Not only for horse racing fans, it’s a pop tune we hope you’ll listen to when you want to take a new step or shift into a higher gear.
HOLIDAYSKimura Kaera
Kaela Kimura’s 23rd single feels like bottling the weekend’s exhilaration into music.
Released in May 2017, the track was written as the theme song for the JRA’s annual “HOT HOLIDAYS!” promotional campaign.
According to Kimura herself, she conceived each day from Monday to Sunday as a different color, layering them into a rainbow as the basis for the lyrics.
The driving, high-velocity melody brims with the thrill of bolting toward a long-awaited day off.
It’s the perfect tune to play on a pre-race drive to the track or while getting ready for a weekend outing—guaranteed to send your excitement soaring.
Chasing Dreams!Supesharu Wiiku (CV: Waki Azumi) Sairensu Suzuka (CV: Takano Marika) Toukai Teiou (CV: Machico) Uokka (CV: Oohashi Ayaka) Daiwa Sukaaretto (CV: Kimura Chisaki) Goorudo Shippu (CV: Ueda Hitomi) Mejiro Makkuiin (CV: Oonishi Saori)
It’s a song that resonates not only with anime fans but also with horse racing enthusiasts.
Released in February 2021 as the opening theme for the anime Uma Musume: Pretty Derby Season 2, it’s performed by the voice actors who play characters like Special Week and Tokai Teio.
The sound brims with a straightforward determination to aim for victory together with one’s teammates.
This high-energy, fast-paced tune delivers an exhilarating sense of acceleration, like sprinting toward the finish line of a race.
Perfect for hyping up a karaoke session or kicking off your morning with a burst of motivation.