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] (41–50)
OvertureImu Hyonju
The Overture used in JRA’s brand commercial “What Horse Racing Taught Me.” Composed by world-renowned popera tenor Im Hyung-joo, who drew attention in his homeland of South Korea at the age of 12, the piece is elevated by his commanding vocals, creating a grand sense of scale.
The string phrases that evoke the sound of horses’ hooves let you truly feel the tension right before the start.
Although it was a 2006 commercial song, it remains a memorable number that horse racing fans still feel deeply attached to today.
Live On The Turfsawada chikako
This is a song by Chikaco Sawada, known for her mega-hit “Aitai.” It was used as a commercial jingle in 1990 featuring Chakako Kaku and Toshiro Yanagiba, and many praised it as a hidden gem that “changed the image of horse racing with its refreshing melody and clear vocals.” Fans have said things like, “It’s my favorite among Chikaco Sawada’s songs” and “There’s no doubt this song sparked the boom in horse racing’s popularity.” The lyrics, which convey a sense of optimism amid bittersweet feelings, may also have helped improve the image of horse racing.
Matsuken Arima 66Matsudaira Ken
This song is a parody of Ken Matsudaira’s “Matsuken Samba II,” released as the commercial theme for the 66th Arima Kinen, held on December 26, 2021.
“Matsuken Samba II,” originally released and a hit in 2004, enjoyed a resurgence as calls grew for it to be featured at the Tokyo 2020 Olympics, leading to renewed performances in various settings.
Its flashy, festive sound is a perfect fit for the Arima Kinen, one of horse racing’s biggest celebrations.
The song’s unique lyrics incorporate words that evoke Nakayama Racecourse, the event’s venue, and racehorses, making them especially noteworthy.
For tomorrowTsujii Nobuyuki
In JRA’s brand commercial “For Tomorrow, There Is Horse Racing,” the “Social Activities” segment features Nobuyuki Tsujii’s piano piece For Tomorrow.
Overflowing with gentle compassion for tomorrow and the future, the piece perfectly matches JRA’s stance of using proceeds from betting tickets for social contribution activities.
Just listening to it gives you a sense of a mysterious power that seems to cleanse the heart.
It’s a song that, in the most genuine way, makes you feel you want to become someone who can support tomorrow’s world and someone else.
Can’t Stop Melivetune
JRA has released commercials featuring a wide range of music and video styles, but among them, one that stands out as relatively unconventional is the ad that uses livetune’s “Can’t Stop Me.” Livetune is a unit led by kz, a lyricist, composer, arranger, and music producer, known for releasing many tracks that use the vocal synthesis software Hatsune Miku as the vocal source.
This particular track is an instrumental without vocals, but it’s a lively piece characterized by its electro sound.
Farewell SongSuzuki Yoshie
The piece used in JRA’s 2003 commercial, “Farewell Song,” is an arrangement of a piano etude composed by Chopin with added lyrics.
Some of you may remember the powerful images of horses running paired with the beautiful voice of Yoshie Suzuki, one of Japan’s leading sopranos who also performed on the Kohaku Uta Gassen.
The stirring music, which lifts your spirits the moment you hear it, amplified the commercial’s world perfectly.
If you liked this piece, be sure to listen to Chopin’s original as well!
Welcome OneMISIA
The “Show Jumping” version of the commercial “TOKYO2020 Equestrian Support TOGETHER! World Equestrian Sports Are Coming,” featuring Tori Matsuzaka and Tao Tsuchiya.
The CM uses MISIA’s song “Welcome One,” released digitally in 2021.
With MISIA’s signature powerful vocals, the track is filled with hope that feels like it can break through any barrier.
Even hearing just the short snippet in the commercial makes energy well up from within.
The lyrics—let’s fight together and become number one!—are a perfect match for equestrian competitions, where horse and rider perform as one.
It’s a cheer song meant for those who take on challenges while working together with others.