Japan Racing Association, also known as JRA, is a privately owned entity headquartered in Japan. Founded in 1954, it employs approximately 20 individuals and reported $968,626.0 in revenue as of 2023. Functioning as a tier 3 media tech buyer, the association serves as the governing body for horse racing in Japan.
On April 4, 2026, William Werner's Storm’s Wake won the $500,000 Appalachian (G2) at Keeneland, a race presented by the Japan Racing Association (JRA). This followed news on April 1 that trainer Brian Lynch had two entries, Sister Troienne and Storm’s Wake, lined up for the one-mile turf race. Earlier, on March 31, Mark Dobbin’s Imaginationthelady, winner of the Jessamine (G2), was highlighted as the marquee attraction among 11 3-year-old fillies entered for the same JRA-presented Appalachian (G2). Previously, on February 10, Panja Tower (JPN) was set to compete in the Group 2 USD$2 million 1351 Turf Sprint Presented by Qiddiya City at King Abdulaziz Racecourse, with Japan aiming for back-to-back victories in the race.
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Japan Racing Association (JRA) offers 2 products in the sports and media and telecoms services industries. Japan Racing Association (JRA)'s product portfolio comprises of media and TV services and riding and animal sports.
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Japan Racing Association (JRA)'s revenues were less than $10M in 2023. Caretta Research has split Japan Racing Association (JRA)'s revenue into 2 different product categories, the largest of which is horse racing. For full access to Japan Racing Association (JRA)'s revenue breakdown subscribe to Caretta Portal.
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