[Popular] A Collection of Japanese Songs Related to Horse Racing [Music]

Heartbeat NighterTHE NUGGETS

THE NUGGETS – Heartbeat Nighter (Music Video feat. Funabashi Racecourse)

Included on the 2017 album “NIGHT RUSH,” the track has been used since 2018 as the main track entry theme at their hometown venue, Funabashi Racecourse.

Centered on the theme of night racing, it’s crafted as a high-octane rock ’n’ roll number that conveys the heartbeat of racing fans who pin their hopes on the thoroughbreds.

Just listening to it vividly rekindles the exhilaration of a race, making it a perfect song not only for horse racing enthusiasts but also for those moments when you want to unleash your energy at a critical time.

U.M.A NEW WORLDUma Musume Puritī Dābī

Game “Uma Musume Pretty Derby” Opening Movie ‘U.M.A. NEW WORLD!!’

This is a track that was used as the main track entrance song at a collaboration event held at Kasamatsu Racecourse in 2024.

It has a sense of exhilaration like the moment just before the gates open, and just listening to it gets you excited.

It was also featured as the 3rd anniversary song for the game Uma Musume Pretty Derby, used in the new opening movie and TV commercials, and is included on the album WINNING LIVE 16.

Powerfully voicing the resolve to step into a new world, this piece delivers a truly next-generation anthem with an exhilarating, driving feel.

It’s highly recommended when you’re about to face a crucial challenge or want to fire yourself up.

Adorable foalSakushi: Satō Hachirō / Sakkyoku: Niki Takio

Adorable Foal - Children's Song - Showa-era Song - Radio Kayō / National Kayō - With Lyrics

This song warmly portrays the life of a foal and a child, while carrying a curious, poignant sense of the times quietly creeping in.

You dry the foal’s wet mane, run together, and eventually part ways.

Such scenes unfold alongside rhythmic calls and responses.

The lyricist, Hachirō Satō, was active across a wide range from children’s songs to popular music, and the composer, Takio Niki, was a seasoned talent also known for film scores.

The work was released in December 1940 and broadcast nationwide the following January 1941 on NHK’s “National Songs.” It is closely connected to the film “Uma” (Horse), and has long been loved, later even featured in animated films.

Singing it as a family invites reflections on life in earlier times, and in early childhood settings it can be enjoyed as a play activity by imitating a foal’s movements.

A monster from SagaUMATENA

[Saga Horse Racing] A Monster From Saga - MV (Full Ver.)

This is a cheer song by the idol group UMATENA, produced in conjunction with Saga Horse Racing’s 2025 slogan.

It embodies Saga Racing’s passionate wish to send powerful racehorses from the regions to the big stage, and its straightforward lyrics—declaring that dreams come true when spoken aloud—have surely given courage to many listeners.

Boasting an emotional, catchy melody that transcends idol pop, the track was released in January 2025, first performed at the group’s first-anniversary live show in April of the same year, and drew major attention for featuring the first-ever animated music video in regional horse racing history, created by Cygames Saga Studio.

It’s a fiery, passionate piece that stirs the hearts of anyone striving toward their goals.

HeroAmuro Namie

Hero – Namie Amuro (Full)

From the very first notes, its power hits you—this is a rousing anthem that makes your heart swell! It’s a song by Namie Amuro, released in July 2016.

It was written as the NHK theme song for the Rio de Janeiro Olympics and Paralympics.

The strong melody and exhilarating chorus will send your excitement soaring.

It gives you that feeling of your view suddenly opening up, and it’s truly moving.

The lyrics, which express that anyone can be a hero, really resonate.

It was also used as a JRA commercial song in 2022.

AVALONMatsutōya Yumi

Yumi Matsutoya – “AVALON” (from the 38th new album “Uchū Toshokan” [The Space Library])

It’s a celebrated song that beautifully depicts the world of horse racing.

Created as an image song for the JRA, it was released in November 2016 and included on the album “Uchuu Toshokan” (The Space Library).

The poetic lyrics characteristic of Yumi Matsutoya and the melody that resonates deeply are striking.

The story of a journey in search of a lost utopia overlaps with the dynamism of horse racing.

It feels as though the strength of Thoroughbreds and the jockeys’ meticulous strategies are woven into the music.

I recommend listening while picturing the moment you dash forward toward your dreams.

The Never-Ending SongTHE BLUE HEARTS

Unending Song (with Lyrics)

A song distinguished by its uplifting rhythm and a powerful, forward-looking message.

Released in May 1989, it is one of THE BLUE HEARTS’ signature tracks.

It was used in a JRA commercial broadcast in 2011.

Portraying an unwavering resolve to never give up in the face of any challenge, it kindles a vivid fighting spirit in listeners.

A steadfast anthem that gives you a push when you’re taking on something new.