Whose Song Is It? Popular JRA Commercial Track: Historic Horse Racing CM Songs [2026]

blue skyTakahashi Yukihiro

Aozora

This is Yukihiro Takahashi’s “Aozora.” It became the CM song for the JRA Autumn Campaign in 1994.

In commercials like “Let’s Meet at the Racetrack” and “Each Person’s Horse Racing,” a star-studded cast appeared, including Hiroyuki Sanada, Saburo Tokito, and Kiichi Nakai.

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Superstar

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.

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SAKI

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To a city where the wind passes throughZARD

Nostalgic commercial: ZARD new single “To the Town Where the Wind Blows Through.”

During the 1990s Being artist boom, ZARD, a music unit that gained popularity with a style featuring a female vocalist, made a significant impact.

Their 21st single, “Kaze ga Toorinu keru Machi e,” is a pop tune also known as the campaign song for ’97 Summer JRA.

The chorus melody, with its wide leaps, has a catchy quality that enhances the speed and exhilaration associated with horse racing.

It’s a timeless classic that colors the commercial with its memorable vocals, remaining fresh even as the times change.

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Hoshino Takashi

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Original songMōsamu Tōnbendā

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The commercial series THE LEGEND introduces legendary horses from Japanese horse racing.

In the CM for the Spring 2013 Tenno Sho that featured the legendary champion Deep Impact, an original CM track by MO’SOME TONEBENDER was used.

Formed in Fukuoka, MO’SOME TONEBENDER is a band that has toured not only in Japan but also in the United States.

The song combines a divine aura truly worthy of the word “legend,” seemingly capturing Deep Impact’s unassailable, charismatic presence, with the band’s cool, edgy vibe.

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Morning is a poet.Tomobe Masato

Morning is a poet.

This is Masato Tomobe’s “Morning Is a Poet.” Masato Tomobe is a folk singer born in 1950.

In 1994, “Morning Is a Poet” was used as the theme song for a JRA campaign commercial.

This song, which lingers in the ears and the heart, is a wonderful piece with beautiful lyrics.

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Lupin the Third Theme ’78 – Yuji Ohno

The Arima Kinen is the year-end festival of horse racing.

Lupin the Third has teamed up for a special collaboration with the Arima Kinen.

Speaking of Lupin the Third, it’s a long-running anime with memorable characters loved across generations.

In this special Arima Kinen collaboration—The Lupin Edition—the series of commercials used the Lupin the Third theme song.

While there are versions of the song that include lyrics, the instrumental version is probably more famous and familiar, right? It’s also a track that has many arranged cover versions.

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2004 JRA 50th Anniversary CM

It’s Gospellers’ “Machikado -on the corner-.” It was used as the theme song for the JRA 50th Anniversary commercial in 2004.

The song was released in January 2004 as their 24th single and was also included on the album “Dressed up to the Nines,” released in March of the same year.

Its appeal lies in the Gospellers’ distinctive deep and gentle harmonies.