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] (51–60)
You are any more than that.ogura kei
This song was composed by Hoshi Masaru, a close ally of Kei Ogura.
It was used as the theme song for a JRA commercial aired in 1996, starring Masahiro Motoki and Mayu Tsuruta.
The song expresses a straightforward, unwavering love for someone special.
It might seem odd for a love song to be used in a horse racing commercial, right? But the image of keeping your eyes only on one person and continuing to think of them without distraction feels like a perfect match for JRA’s commercials, which show the steadfast belief in victory and unwavering support.
Original songKōneriasu
In the commercial for the February Stakes in the THE LEGEND series, an original track by Cornelius was featured.
With a melody where every instrument layers in and bursts forth flamboyantly, you can feel the momentum and excitement of the race.
It’s such a compelling piece that it feels like a waste to leave it as a CM-only track—you’ll want to keep riding that energy.
Just as the racehorses run their hearts out, it gives you the power to throw yourself into something with full focus and determination.
three countyuzu
In fact, Yuzu’s “3 Count” originally had the title “Out of Range.” There’s an anecdote that when it was chosen as an image song for the JRA, the title was changed because the original phrase wasn’t ideal in the context of horse racing.
The lyrics, which try to affirm one’s way of life by saying, “Every day makes you want to run away or feels futile, but that’s not so bad,” resonate with horse racing, where all-or-nothing gambles unfold.
photoHirai Ken
“Shashin (Photograph)” by Ken Hirai was used as the theme song for JRA’s commercials in 2008.
The track is included on his seventh album, FAKIN’ POP.
Hirai wrote this song for his late father, and once you know that, it really hits home that he’s singing to someone who is no longer here.
For those who have lost someone dear or close, it may be a song you can’t listen to without tears.
Ken Hirai’s heartfelt voice loosens the tear ducts all the more.
Who sings this song? Popular JRA commercial tracks. Historic horse racing CM songs [2026] (61–70)
What-If SongWatanabe Daichi
Daichi Watanabe, who is active as the vocalist of Kuroki Chelsea and also as an actor, appears in—and also sings the jingle for—the JRA smartphone data analysis app JRA-VAN’s commercial, “What-If Song.” While the ad draws your eyes to Watanabe’s comical performance, his passionate singing is also a highlight.
The lyrics are like spoken lines—almost like a musical—turning the wish for data related to horses and horse racing into a song.
It’s an incredibly passionate number (lol).
more and moreL3C
This is a song by the band L3C, fronted by singer-songwriter Kunihiko Yamato, who was known for his outstanding vocal ability.
Because they performed under the name L3C only around 1990, when this song was released, many people might not recognize the band name.
Still, some may remember this song, or have cherished memories of being moved when they heard it live.
The lyrics portray a powerful love for a partner, and the song is marked by its clear, translucent vocals.
In conclusion
We’ve given you a thorough look at JRA’s commercials. Their stunning visuals that capture the power and speed of horse racing, the moving music, and the memorable cast—all of them create unique worlds that can be enjoyed not only by racing fans but by anyone. We’ll keep updating this article as new commercials are released, so please check back again.