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] (21–30)
Mela!Ryokushokushakai
In a JRA commercial depicting horse racing buddies enjoying a picnic, the background music was one of Ryokuoushoku Shakai’s signature songs.
Released in April 2020 as a track on the album “SINGALONG,” this piece brims with a festive vibe created by its bouncy groove and brass arrangement.
Its backstory is also compelling: crafted collectively by the band, with a melody conceived by Peppe that was further developed with Shingo Anami, and lyrics woven by Haruko Nagaya and Ichise Kobayashi, it stands as a true collaborative gem.
The song has surpassed 300 million streams and was performed at the 73rd NHK Kohaku Uta Gassen at the end of 2022.
Its empowering message, which gives you the courage to take a step forward, is delivered through an upbeat, catchy melody.
It’s the perfect track for boosting your energy or taking on something new.
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.
kalei de scopeTK from RIN TO SHITE SIGURE
Ling tosite sigure is a band whose emo, hard-hitting rock sound really resonates.
TK, the band’s guitarist and vocalist, released this solo album in 2014 called “Fantastic Magic,” and the song “kalei de scope” is included on it.
This track, which was used as the CM song for JRA’s 2013 G1 promotion, is super cool and perfectly matches the image of a “heated battle.” It’s a song that really highlights the coolness of the racehorses.
CasablancaWHITE ASH
The song used in the “Japan Cup” commercial from the THE LEGEND series featuring Symboli Rudolf is WHITE ASH’s “Casablanca.” It’s included on their 2013 album “Ciao, Fake Kings.” WHITE ASH originally formed as a cover band of the English group Arctic Monkeys and debuted in 2013, but disbanded in 2016.
The cool, intense performance grabs your heart as it stylishly showcases Symboli Rudolf’s remarkable achievements in the commercial.
Original songAsai Kenichi
A JRA commercial from the “THE LEGEND” series that introduces horses which have won GI races.
In the spot featuring Vodka—who, in the 2007 Japanese Derby, became the first filly in 64 years to capture the title—the music is by Kenichi Asai.
The rock-tinged melody is perfect for a filly that delivered a stunning performance, beating the colts, and it’s undeniably cool.
The exhilarating sense of speed makes you feel like you’re racing alongside her! The guitar in the first half bristles with fighting spirit, and after the narration announces the victory, the triumphant melody and vocals are electrifying.
Superstaravengers in sci-fi
In this installment of the THE LEGEND series, produced as a commercial for the Kikuka Sho, the song “Superstar” by avengers in sci-fi is featured.
It was included on their 2014 album Unknown Tokyo Blues.
With a one-of-a-kind melody that defies the confines of rock and packs in layer upon layer of flavors, it delivers an impact that rivals the content of the commercial itself.
The lyrics repeatedly convey the message to “calm down,” bringing a sense of composure even amid the driving melody.
It helps ease the unnecessary tension in horses and jockeys before a race—and in anyone heading into a battle of their own.
Mela!Ryokushokushakai
The familiar group is shown heading to the racetrack and having a passionate discussion about autumn horse racing.
In the “Warring States Autumn” version, each cast member talks about the unique appeal of the autumn racing season from their own perspective.
Meanwhile, in the “GⅠ” version, Ryoma Takeuchi, who joins the group later, suggests, “Let’s go watch a GⅠ,” inviting everyone along, and we see them going to the racetrack together.
Watching the cast speak so enthusiastically about what makes horse racing fun might pique the interest of people who’ve never watched it before.
