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.
Trainer Brian Lynch entered Sister Troienne and Storm’s Wake for the $500,000 Appalachian (G2) Presented by Japan Racing Association, which will be contested over one mile on turf, as reported on April 1, 2026. This followed the March 31, 2026, announcement of Imaginationthelady, winner of the Jessamine (G2), topping an 11-filly field for the 38th running of the Appalachian (G2), also presented by the Japan Racing Association. Previously, on February 10, 2026, Panja Tower (JPN) was scheduled to compete in the Group 2 USD$2 million 1351 Turf Sprint Presented by Qiddiya City at King Abdulaziz Racecourse, as Japan sought its fourth victory and back-to-back wins in the event. Earlier, on February 5, 2026, Kyoko Maekawa, who became Japan's first female training license holder the previous year, aimed to compete in the $20 million Saudi Cup at King Abdulaziz Racecourse with Sunrise Zipangu (JPN).
Similar Companies
Subscribe for full access to Japan Racing Association (JRA)'s profile
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 riding and animal sports and media and TV services.
Subscribe for full access to Japan Racing Association (JRA)'s products in full detail
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.
Subscribe for full access to Japan Racing Association (JRA)'s revenue in full detail
Subscribe for full access to Japan Racing Association (JRA)'s products in full detail 
