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)
Theme of Lupin the ThirdŌno Yūji
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.
Whose Song Is It? Popular JRA Commercial Tracks: Historic Horse Racing CM Songs [2026] (51–60)
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.
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!
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.
dogwood (flowering dogwood)Hitoto Yo
This is one of Yo Hitoto’s signature songs, showcasing her talent not only as a singer but also as a lyricist.
Its gentle, piano-centered sound is striking, conveying a soothing warmth that calms the heart.
The song evokes a deep bond and strong love with someone important, while letting listeners feel the life stories each person carries.
In the JRA commercial where this song was used, the life of a racehorse is depicted, and the song’s power emphasizes the profound affection shared between the racehorse and the people connected to it.
Mela!Ryokushokushakai
This commercial, which began airing in 2025, features Ryoma Takeuchi joining Masami Nagasawa, Ai Miike, and Kuranosuke Sasaki—familiar faces from JRA’s ads.
During a break on set, Nagasawa passionately pitches the appeal of horse racing to Takeuchi.
He shows interest, but when she invites him to go watch together, he turns her down with a “Maybe another time,” prompting Nagasawa to shout, “You’re not coming?!” in a humorous scene.
It makes you curious about how the story will continue in future spots.
The CM song is Ryokuoushoku Shakai’s 2020 hit “Mela!” With its cast and BGM, the ad feels refreshingly new compared to 2024.
Street Corner -on the corner-Gosuperāzu
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.