Whose Song Is It? Popular JRA Commercial Track: Historic Horse Racing CM Songs [2026]
Haven’t a lot of you seen JRA’s horse racing commercials while watching TV?
From fun spots featuring popular actors enjoying a day at the racetrack to sleek ads that stylishly portray racehorses, there are so many eye-catching ones!
On top of that, the songs used in these commercials are great too, ranging widely from upbeat tracks that match each video’s vibe to cool rock tunes.
In this article, we’ll introduce lots of those JRA CM songs!
If there’s a song that makes you think, “Whose track is this?” be sure to look for it in the article.
From superstar artists to rock bands, it’s a lineup you won’t want to miss!
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Whose Song Is It? Popular JRA Commercial Tracks. Historic Horse Racing CM Songs [2026] (91–100)
HeroAmuro Namie
This commercial, which promotes the appeal of horse racing, is the “Every Weekend Feels Like an Event” edition.
In it, horse racing is portrayed as a form of “oshi-katsu” fandom activity, and we see Masami Nagasawa, Ai Mikami, and Kuranosuke Sasaki excitedly getting ready to head to the racetrack.
It’s a spot that lets viewers imagine, “If I become a horse racing fan, I can enjoy it like this,” conveying just how fun horse racing can be.
HeroAmuro Namie
Among the many horse races that are held, this piece lets you fully feel the history of the Tokyo Yushun, the Japanese Derby, which is considered something special.
It looks back on the many dramas that have unfolded from the first running in 1932 to the present, accompanied by footage from those times.
The period atmosphere captured in the images, along with narration by Masami Nagasawa, Ai Miura, and Kuranosuke Sasaki, further heightens the excitement for the Derby.
It’s a video that strongly conveys the weight of its history and builds anticipation for this year’s event, while clearly highlighting the milestone 90th anniversary.
HeroAmuro Namie
Speaking of the autumn G1 season, the clash between three-year-olds and older horses is a major highlight.
This commercial charmingly portrays people discussing that collision of youth and experience, even enjoying the way their opinions conflict.
Framed as an exchange between Ai Mikami, who is young and full of momentum, and the seasoned veteran Kuranosuke Sasaki, the contrast between the two evokes the image of three-year-olds challenging older horses.
With Masami Nagasawa watching over them, the smiles all around give the impression of excitement that spans generations.
What-If SongWatanabe Daichi
Daichi Watanabe, who is active as the vocalist of Kuroki Chelsea and also as an actor, appears in—and also sings the jingle for—the JRA smartphone data analysis app JRA-VAN’s commercial, “What-If Song.” While the ad draws your eyes to Watanabe’s comical performance, his passionate singing is also a highlight.
The lyrics are like spoken lines—almost like a musical—turning the wish for data related to horses and horse racing into a song.
It’s an incredibly passionate number (lol).
HeroAmuro Namie
Different horses have different preferred running styles, and those unique traits can sometimes create grand drama in a race.
This commercial lets viewers learn about those traits—known as running styles—through an exchange between Ai Mikami and Kuranosuke Sasaki.
Ai Mikami’s way of explaining the differences in running styles by positioning herself relative to Kuranosuke Sasaki is memorable, conveying not only clarity but also a charming touch.
In the end, Masami Nagasawa delivers a brilliant late surge to the front, becoming the first to reach the taco rice food stall—an amusing, lighthearted finish that comes through clearly in the video.
photoHirai Ken
“Shashin (Photograph)” by Ken Hirai was used as the theme song for JRA’s commercials in 2008.
The track is included on his seventh album, FAKIN’ POP.
Hirai wrote this song for his late father, and once you know that, it really hits home that he’s singing to someone who is no longer here.
For those who have lost someone dear or close, it may be a song you can’t listen to without tears.
Ken Hirai’s heartfelt voice loosens the tear ducts all the more.
more and moreL3C
This is a song by the band L3C, fronted by singer-songwriter Kunihiko Yamato, who was known for his outstanding vocal ability.
Because they performed under the name L3C only around 1990, when this song was released, many people might not recognize the band name.
Still, some may remember this song, or have cherished memories of being moved when they heard it live.
The lyrics portray a powerful love for a partner, and the song is marked by its clear, translucent vocals.
