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 February 11, 2026, Panja Tower (JPN) competed in the Group 2 USD$2 million 1351 Turf Sprint at King Abdulaziz Racecourse, with Japan aiming for its fourth victory and back-to-back wins in the event. Earlier in February, Kyoko Maekawa, who last year became Japan's first female trainer, targeted the Group 1 $20 million Saudi Cup with Sunrise Zipangu (JPN) at King Abdulaziz Racecourse. Previously, on January 20, the Japan Cup shared the top spot in the world's best racehorse rankings with the Champion Stakes, following Calandagan's victory in the Japan Cup in October. The Japan Racing Association (JRA) announced on January 4 that its annual wagering in 2025 reached ¥3.506 trillion (approximately US$22.26 billion) across 288 race meetings. This represented a 5.2% increase from 2024, marking the 14th consecutive year of growth, though remaining below the 1997 record of ¥4.001 trillion. This followed the December 30, 2025, announcement in Volume 19 of the IFHA Quarterly, produced in partnership with the JRA, regarding the upcoming Longines World Racing Awards to be held in London in January.
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Japan Racing Association (JRA) offers 2 products in the media and telecoms services and sports industries. Japan Racing Association (JRA)'s product portfolio comprises of riding and animal sports and media and TV services.
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