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 Songs: Historic Horse Racing CM Tracks [2026] (31–40)
AVALONMatsutōya Yumi
This song was specially written for the 2016 JRA brand commercial “a beautiful race.” It is included on the album “Uchuu Toshokan” (The Space Library), released in November of the same year.
Focusing on a single race, it portrays powerful, beautiful thoroughbreds and top jockeys competing with advanced skill, all expressed alongside Yumi Matsutoya’s vocals.
Let’s meet at the racetrack.Imawano Kiyoshirō
This is Kiyoshiro Imawano’s “Let’s Meet at the Racetrack.” It’s the B-side to his 16th single, “Salaryman,” released in 1994.
The song was used in JRA’s 1994 commercial, “Let’s Meet at the Racetrack: Train” edition.
It’s a masterpiece where the trio of men holding newspapers and Imawano’s vocals match uncannily well.
Original songBREAKERZ
JRA’s commercial “THE LEGEND,” which introduces past GI race winners, features an original song by BREAKERZ in the special edition celebrating the 80th running of the Japanese Derby.
Speaking of BREAKERZ, their vocalist DAIGO is a huge horse racing fan! While BREAKERZ often weaves pop elements into their rock numbers, this time they’ve delivered a cool, purely rock track that showcases the guitar’s tone.
It feels like it’s heightening the excitement and anticipation of horse racing fans as they eagerly await this milestone 80th race!
Original songhige
This is a song selected for the JRA “Tenno Sho (Autumn) THE LEGEND: Bubble Gum Fellow” commercial, created by the rock band Hige specifically for the ad.
It’s a collaboration between the dazzling spectacle of horses galloping and Hige’s signature danceable rock sound! Other artists like Cornelius and BREAKERZ have also worked on the THE LEGEND series of commercials.
With this cool rock vibe, you can feel your excitement building as you head to the racecourse—can’t wait to savor the sweet taste of victory!
Windy CityOda Kazumasa
This is a song by Kazumasa Oda that was chosen as JRA’s image song for 2001.
Its light, relaxed sound and Oda’s clear, straight-reaching vocals are striking.
It’s also noteworthy that Kohei Otomo of HOUND DOG and Kaname Nemoto of Stardust Revue took part in the chorus.
The song portrays feelings for one’s hometown as it changes over time, and the resolve to move forward while holding memories close.
It’s a track that conveys a passionate drive to keep moving ahead—something it shares with horse racing, where one presses on toward a goal.
Whose Song Is It? Popular JRA Commercial Tracks. Historic Horse Racing CM Songs [2026] (41–50)
dogwood (flowering dogwood)Hitoto Yo
Released in February 2004, Yo Hitoto’s fifth single was used as a JRA commercial song.
Written in response to the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks in the United States, the piece embodies a prayer for peace.
Set against a majestic sound woven by piano and strings, its universal message—wishing that happiness for those dear to us will endure—resonates deeply.
It’s a soothing song that brings loved ones to mind as you listen.
Not enough SundaysMariko Nagai
Singer Mariko Nagai, who rose to popularity with her boyish looks and powerful vocals.
“Insufficient Sundays,” included on her 8th album Love Eater, was featured in the JRA commercial “Summer Racing Announcement” aired in 1994.
The bittersweet feeling of time with a lover feeling too short is something horse racing fans—who often see the main races held on Sundays—might empathize with in a different way.
With a guitar sound that conveys a sense of float and depth and a straightforward vocal that lingers in the ear, it’s a beloved classic that, despite being an album track, has many fans.
