Japan Racing Association Hall of Fame

The Horse Racing Hall of Fame (Japanese: 競馬の殿堂) is a Japanese horse racing memorial hall which was installed on September 2, 1985 at the JRA Horse Racing Museum, Fuchu, Tokyo. It was founded by Japan Racing Association to honor the achievements of race horses, jockeys and trainers.

Race horses inducted into the Hall of Fame are called Kensho-ba (顕彰馬) while jockeys and trainer are called Kensho-sha (顕彰者) by the Japan Racing Association.

Race horse nomination

The selection of a race horse for the Hall of Fame is decided annually by a vote in June. It is voted on by members of the press. Racehorses are inducted into the Hall of Fame if they gather over three-quarters of the total vote.[1]

Selection process

The current selection method involves a vote by members of the media and newspaper industry who have been involved in horse racing coverage for over 10 years. Each voter can nominate up to four horses (a "bullet voting" system is used, and "No applicable horse" is also an option). A horse is selected if it receives votes from at least three-quarters (75%) of the total voters. This system has been in place since 2015.

To be eligible, a horse must have been retired from racing (deregistered) for at least one year as of the cutoff date of March 31, but no more than 20 years. Active horses, those retired for less than a year, and those retired for more than 20 years are ineligible.

1984 – 1999

During this period, the Hall of Fame Selection Committee determined inductees based on the following criteria (requiring three-quarters approval from committee members): Exceptional Racing Record: Generally, horses that won three or more GI-rated heavy stakes races.

-Excellent Racing and Breeding Record: Horses with records similar to the above whose offspring performed exceptionally well (specifically, a sire with five or more GI-winning offspring, or a mare with two or more). -Special Contribution to Central Horse Racing (JRA): Horses that contributed significantly to the development of JRA through international success, record-breaking achievements, popularity, or public impact.

The last horse selected under this system was Taiki Shuttle in 1999. In 1990, a re-evaluation of past horses was conducted, leading to the induction of Ten Point, Kodama, Speed Symboli, and Meiji Hikari. This was largely due to persistent criticism from fans and media regarding the omission of Ten Point (the rival of Tosho Boy, who was inducted at the start), as well as changes in the status of horses due to the success of their offspring.

Notably, horses like Dainana Hoshu, Take Hope, Green Grass, and Fujino O met the criteria but were not inducted. Dainana Hoshu, in particular, was a legendary runner of his era with 23 wins in 29 starts, including three of the "Eight Major Races." Despite being a lock for induction in 1984, he was reportedly blocked by a single committee member who argued that the horse's small stature lacked the "dignity" required of a Thoroughbred.

2001 – 2003

In 2001, the system shifted to the current media-based voting format. However, because there was no limit on the number of years since retirement, votes were split between veteran reporters favoring older legends like Takeshiba O and younger reporters pushing for recent stars like El Condor Pasa and Special Week.

In 2003, T.M. Opera O—despite a record-breaking career including a sweep of the Autumn Triple Crown and a world-record prize money total—failed to reach the 75% threshold. This caused a massive backlash, with fans flooding the JRA website with protests.

2004 – 2014

Following the T.M. Opera O controversy, the JRA revised the rules. They noted that as time passes, fewer people remember a horse's live performances and their evaluation as breeding stock becomes fixed. Consequently, eligibility was restricted to horses retired within the last 20 years. Under this method, T.M. Opera O (2004), Deep Impact (2008), and Vodka (2011) were selected.

2015 – Present

Starting in 2015, the number of horses a voter could nominate was increased from two to four. According to the JRA, this change aimed to ensure that worthy horses were selected even as votes became fragmented due to the diversification of racing categories (sprints, dirt, etc.).

Since 2015, the following horses have been inducted: Orfevre (2015), Gentildonna (2016), Lord Kanaloa (2018), Kitasan Black (2020), Almond Eye (2023), and both Contrail, King Kamehameha (2024), Equinox (2025) and Oju Chosan (2026).

In the 2024 vote, eligibility rules were tightened, resulting in many "Associate Members" (former reporters and announcers no longer on the front lines) losing their voting rights. This led to the successful induction of Contrail (86.4%), who had missed by a single vote the previous year, and King Kamehameha (81.3%), who was entering his penultimate year of eligibility. This marked the first time multiple horses were selected in a single year under the 2015 rules.

Special exceptions

Special selection methods were implemented for JRA's 50th (2004) and 60th (2014) anniversaries: 2004: To account for the new "20-year rule," a special vote was held for horses retired before 1983. Takeshiba O was selected through this one-time process.

2014: Voters were allowed to nominate up to four horses as a one-time measure, leading to the induction of El Condor Pasa. Despite consistently leading the polls for years, he had previously failed to reach the 75% threshold until this rule change.

Hall of Fame

Below data is based on data available on the JRA website.[1]

Horse Foaled Inducted Major Win(s) Award and Achievement(s) Connections

 Oju Chosan (JPN)
オジュウチョウサン		 B. H.
2011		 2026 40 starts 20 wins:

Japan Nakayama Grand Jump (2016-2020, 2022)
Japan Nakayama Daishogai (2016, 2017, 2021)
Japan Tokyo High Jump (2016, 2017)
Japan Hanshin Spring Jump (2017, 2019, 2020)
Japan Tokyo Jump Stakes (2016)

 Breeder:
 Bando Bokujo (JPN)
Owner:
 Chosan Co. Ltd. (JPN)
Trainer:
 Shoichiro Wada (JPN)

 Equinox (JPN)
イクイノックス		 Br. H.
2019		 2025 10 starts 8 wins:
Japan Tokyo Sports Hai Nisai Stakes (2021)
Japan Tenno Sho (Autumn) (2022, 2023)
Japan Arima Kinen (2022)
United Arab Emirates Dubai Sheema Classic (2023)
Japan Takarazuka Kinen (2023)
Japan Japan Cup (2023)		 Breeder:
 Northern Farm (JPN)
Owner:
 Silk Racing Co., Ltd. (JPN)
Trainer:
 Tetsuya Kimura (JPN)

 Contrail (JPN)
コントレイル		 Br. H.
2017		 2024 11 starts 8 wins:
Japan Tokyo Sports Hai Nisai Stakes (2019)
Japan Hopeful Stakes (2019)
Japan Satsuki Sho (2020)
Japan Tokyo Yushun (2020)
Japan Kobe Shimbun Hai (2020)
Japan Kikuka Sho (2020)
Japan Japan Cup (2021)		 Breeder:
 North Hills Co., Ltd. (JPN)
Owner:
 Shinji Maeda (JPN)
Trainer:
 Yoshito Yahagi (JPN)

 King Kamehameha (JPN)
キングカメハメハ		 B. H.
2001		 2024 8 starts 7 wins:
Japan Mainichi Hai (2004)
Japan NHK Mile Cup (2004)
Japan Tokyo Yushun (2004)
Japan Kobe Shimbun Hai (2004)		 Breeder:
 Northern Farm (JPN)
Owner:
 Makoto Kaneko (JPN)
Trainer:
 Kunihide Matsuda (JPN)

 Almond Eye (JPN)
アーモンドアイ		 B. M.
2015		 2023 15 starts 11 wins:
Japan Shinzan Kinen (2018)
Japan Oka Sho (2018)
Japan Yushun Himba (2018)
Japan Shuka Sho (2018)
Japan Japan Cup (2018, 2020)
United Arab Emirates Dubai Turf (2019)
Japan Tenno Sho (Autumn) (2019, 2020)
Japan Victoria Mile (2019)
 Breeder:
 Northern Farm (JPN)
Owner:
 Silk Racing Co., Ltd. (JPN)
Trainer:
 Sakae Kunieda (JPN)

 Kitasan Black (JPN)
キタサンブラック		 B. H.
2012		 2020 20 starts 12 wins:
Japan Spring Stakes (2015)
Japan St. Lite Kinen (2015)
Japan Kikuka Sho (2015)
Japan Tenno Sho (Spring) (2016, 2017)
Japan Kyoto Daishoten (2016)
Japan Japan Cup (2016)
Japan Osaka Hai (2017)
Japan Tenno Sho (Autumn) (2017)
Japan Arima Kinen (2017)
  • Japanese Horse of the Year (2016, 2017)
  • JRA Award for Best Older Male Horse (2016, 2017)
 Breeder:
 Yanagawa Bokujo (JPN)
Owner:
 Ono Shoji Co., Ltd. (JPN)
Trainer:
 Hisashi Shimizu (JPN)

 Lord Kanaloa (JPN)
ロードカナロア		 B. H.
2008		 2018 19 starts 13 wins:
Japan Keihan Hai (2011)
Japan Silk Road Stakes (2012)
Japan Sprinters Stakes (2012, 2013)
Hong Kong Hong Kong Sprint (2012, 2013)
Japan Hankyu Hai (2013)
Japan Takamatsunomiya Kinen (2013)
Japan Yasuda Kinen (2013)		 Breeder:
 K. I. Farm (JPN)
Owner:
 Lord Horse Club Co., Ltd. (JPN)
Trainer:
 Takayuki Yasuda (JPN)

 Gentildonna (JPN)
ジェンティルドンナ		 B. M.
2009		 2016 19 starts 10 wins:
Japan Shinzan Kinen (2012)
Japan Oka Sho (2012)
Japan Yushun Himba (2012)
Japan Rose Stakes (2012)
Japan Shuka Sho (2012)
Japan Japan Cup (2012, 2013)
United Arab Emirates Dubai Sheema Classic (2014)
Japan Arima Kinen (2014)
  • 4th Japanese Triple Tiara Champion (2012)
  • Japanese Horse of the Year (2012, 2014)
  • JRA Award for Best Three-Year-Old Filly (2012)
  • JRA Award for Best Older Filly or Mare (2013, 2014)
 Breeder:
 Northern Farm (JPN)
Owner:
 Sunday Racing Co., Ltd. (JPN)
Trainer:
 Sei Ishizaka (JPN)

 Orfevre (JPN)
オルフェーヴル		 Ch. H.
2008		 2015 21 starts 12 wins:
Japan Spring Stakes (2011)
Japan Satsuki Sho (2011)
Japan Tokyo Yushun (2011)
Japan Kobe Shimbun Hai (2011)
Japan Kikuka Sho (2011)
Japan Arima Kinen (2011, 2013)
Japan Takarazuka Kinen (2012)
France Prix Foy (2012, 2013)
Japan Sankei Osaka Hai (2013)
  • 7th Japanese Triple Crown Champion (2011)
  • Japanese Horse of the Year (2011)
  • JRA Award for Best Three-Year-Old Colt (2011)
  • JRA Award for Best Older Male Horse (2012, 2013)
 Breeder:
 Shadai Farm (JPN)
Owner:
 Sunday Racing Co., Ltd. (JPN)
Trainer:
 Yasutoshi Ikee (JPN)

 El Condor Pasa (USA)
エルコンドルパサー		 Dk.B. H.
1995		 2014 11 starts 8 wins:
Japan New Zealand Trophy (1998)
Japan NHK Mile Cup (1998)
Japan Japan Cup (1998)
France Grand Prix de Saint-Cloud (1999)
France Prix Foy (1999)		 Breeder:
 Takashi Watanabe (JPN)
Owner:
 Takashi Watanabe (JPN)
Trainer:
 Yoshitaka Ninomiya (JPN)

 Vodka (JPN)
ウオッカ		 B. M.
2004		 2011 26 starts 10 wins:
Japan Hanshin Juvenile Fillies (2006)
Japan Tulip Sho (2007)
Japan Tokyo Yushun (2007)
Japan Yasuda Kinen (2008, 2009)
Japan Tenno Sho (Autumn) (2008)
Japan Victoria Mile (2009)
Japan Japan Cup (2009)		 Breeder:
 Country Bokujo (JPN)
Owner:
 Yuzo Tanimizu (JPN)
Trainer:
 Katsuhiko Sumii (JPN)

 Deep Impact (JPN)
ディープインパクト		 B. H.
2002		 2008 14 starts 12 wins:
Japan Yayoi Sho (2005)
Japan Satsuki Sho (2005)
Japan Tokyo Yushun (2005)
Japan Kobe Shimbun Hai (2005)
Japan Kikuka Sho (2005)
Japan Hanshin Daishoten (2006)
Japan Tenno Sho (Spring) (2006)
Japan Takarazuka Kinen(2006)
Japan Japan Cup (2006)
Japan Arima Kinen (2006)
  • 6th Japanese Triple Crown Champion (2005)
  • Japanese Horse of the Year (2005, 2006)
  • JRA Award for Best Three-Year-Old Colt (2005)
  • JRA Award for Best Older Male Horse (2006)
  • Leading sire in Japan (2012–2022)
  • Leading broodmare sire in Japan (2023–2025)
 Breeder:
 Northern Farm (JPN)
Owner:
 Kaneko Makoto Holdings (JPN)
Trainer:
 Yasuo Ikee (JPN)

 T. M. Opera O (JPN)
テイエムオペラオー		 Ch. H.
1996		 2004 26 starts 14 wins:
Japan Mainichi Hai (1999)
Japan Satsuki Sho (1999)
Japan Kyoto Kinen (2000)
Japan Hanshin Daishoten (2000)
Japan Tenno Sho (Spring) (2000, 2001)
Japan Takarazuka Kinen (2000)
Japan Kyoto Daishoten (2000, 2001)
Japan Tenno Sho (Autumn) (2000)
Japan Japan Cup (2000)
Japan Arima Kinen (2000)
  • JRA Award for Best Four-Year-Old Colt (1999)
  • Japanese Horse of the Year (2000)
  • JRA Award for Best Older Male Horse (2001)
 Breeder:
 Kineusu Bokujo (JPN)
Owner:
 Masatsugu Takezono (JPN)
Trainer:
 Ichizo Iwamoto (JPN)

 Takeshiba O (JPN)
タケシバオー		 B. H.
1965		 2004 29 starts 16 wins:
Japan Asahi Hai Sansai Stakes (1967)
Japan Tokyo Yonsai Stakes (1968)
Japan Tokyo Shimbun Hai (1969)
Japan Kyoto Kinen (Spring) (1969)
Japan Tenno Sho (Spring) (1969)
Japan Mainichi Okan (1969)
Japan British Fair Kaisai Kinen (1969)
 Breeder:
 Kenji Sakaki (JPN)
Owner:
 Masao Obara (JPN)
Trainer:
 Hiroo Harada (JPN)

 Taiki Shuttle (USA)
タイキシャトル		 Ch. H.
1994		 1999 13 starts 11 wins:
Japan Unicorn Stakes (1997)
Japan Swan Stakes (1997)
Japan Mile Championship (1997, 1998)
Japan Sprinters Stakes (1997)
Japan Keio Hai Spring Cup (1998)
Japan Yasuda Kinen (1998)
France Prix Jacques Le Marois (1998)
  • JRA Award for Best Sprinter or Miler (1997, 1998)
  • Japanese Horse of the Year (1998)
  • JRA Award for Best Older Male Horse (1998)
 Breeder:
 Taiki Farm (JPN)
Owner:
 Taiki Farm Co., Ltd. (JPN)
Trainer:
 Kazuo Fujisawa (JPN)

 Narita Brian (JPN)
ナリタブライアン		 Dk.B. H.
1991		 1997 21 starts 12 wins:
Japan Asahi Hai Sansai Stakes (1993)
Japan Kyodo Tsushin Hai Yonsai Stakes (1994)
Japan Spring Stakes (1994)
Japan Satsuki Sho (1994)
Japan Tokyo Yushun (1994)
Japan Kikuka Sho (1994)
Japan Arima Kinen (1994)
Japan Hanshin Daishoten (1995, 1996)
 Breeder:
 Hayata Bokujo (JPN)
Owner:
 Hidenori Yamaji (JPN)
Trainer:
 Masaaki Okubo (JPN)

 Tokai Teio (JPN)
トウカイテイオー		 B. H.
1988		 1995 12 starts 9 wins:
Japan Satsuki Sho (1991)
Japan Tokyo Yushun (1991)
Japan Sankei Osaka Hai (1992)
Japan Japan Cup (1992)
Japan Arima Kinen (1993)
  • Japanese Horse of the Year (1991)
  • JRA Award for Best Four-Year-Old Colt (1991)
  • JRA Award for Best Horse by Domestic Sire (1991)
  • JRA Special Award (1993)
 Breeder:
 Nagahama Bokujo (JPN)
Owner:
 Masanori Uchimura (JPN)
Trainer:
 Shouichi Matsumoto (JPN)

 Mejiro McQueen (JPN)
メジロマックイーン		 Gr. H.
1987		 1994 21 starts 12 wins:
Japan Kikuka Sho (1990)
Japan Hanshin Daishoten (1991, 1992)
Japan Tenno Sho (Spring) (1991, 1992)
Japan Kyoto Daishoten (1991, 1993)
Japan Sankei Osaka Hai (1993)
Japan Takarazuka Kinen (1993)
  • JRA Award for Best Older Male Horse (1991)
 Breeder:
 Mejiro Bokujo (JPN)
Owner:
 Mejiro Shouji Co., Ltd. (JPN)
Trainer:
 Yasuo Ikee (JPN)

 Oguri Cap (JPN)
オグリキャップ		 Gr. H.
1985		 1991 32 starts 22 wins:
Japan Pegasus Stakes (1988)
Japan Mainichi Hai (1988)
Japan Kyoto Yonsai Tokubetsu (1988)
Japan New Zealand Trophy (1988)
Japan Takamatsunomiya Hai (1988)
Japan Mainichi Okan (1988, 1989)
Japan Arima Kinen (1988, 1990)
Japan Sankei Sho All Comers (1989)
Japan Mile Championship (1989)
Japan Yasuda Kinen (1990)
  • JRA Award for Best Four-Year-Old Colt (1988)
  • JRA Special Award (1989)
  • Japanese Horse of the Year (1990)
  • JRA Award for Best Older Male Horse (1990)
 Breeder:
 Inaba Bokujo (JPN)
Owner:
 Oguri Koichi (JPN)
→  Isoo Sahashii (JPN)
→  Toshinori Kondo (JPN)
Trainer:
 Masao Sumi (JPN)
→  Tsutomu Setoguchi (JPN)

 Maruzensky (JPN)
マルゼンスキー		 B. H.
1974		 1990 8 starts 8 wins:
Japan Fuchu Sansai Stakes (1976)
Japan Asahi Hai Sansai Stakes (1976)
Japan Nippon Tampa Sho (1977)		 Breeder:
 Hashimoto Bokujo (JPN)
Owner:
 Zenkichi Hashimoto (JPN)
Trainer:
 Shigehiko Hongo (JPN)

 Ten Point (JPN)
テンポイント		 Ch. H.
1973		 1990 18 starts 11 wins:
Japan Hanshin Sansai Stakes (1975)
Japan Tokyo Yonsai Stakes (1976)
Japan Spring Stakes (1976)
Japan Kyoto Kinen (Spring) (1977)
Japan Naruo Kinen (1977)
Japan Tenno Sho (Spring) (1977)
Japan Kyoto Daishoten (1977)
Japan Arima Kinen (1977)
 Breeder:
 Yoshida Bokujo (JPN)
Owner:
 Hisanari Takada (JPN)
Trainer:
 Sasuke Ogawa (JPN)

 Speed Symboli (JPN)
スピードシンボリ		 Dk.B. H.
1963		 1990 43 starts 17 wins:
Japan Keisei Hai (1966)
Japan American Jockey Club Cup (1967, 1970)
Japan Meguro Kinen (Spring) (1967, 1969)
Japan Tenno Sho (Spring) (1967)
Japan Nippon Keizai Sho (1967)
Japan Argentine Jockey Club Cup (1968)
Japan Diamond Stakes (1969)
Japan Arima Kinen (1969, 1970)
Japan Takarazuka Kinen (1970)
  • Japanese Horse of the Year (1967, 1970)
  • Keishusha Award for Best Older Male Horse (1967, 1970)
 Breeder:
 Symboli Bokujo (JPN)
Owner:
 Tomohiro Wada (JPN)
Trainer:
 Tomihisa Nohira (JPN)
→  Shozo Nohira (JPN)

 Kodama (JPN)
コダマ		 Ch. H.
1957		 1990 17 starts 12 wins:
Japan Hanshin Sansai Stakes (1959)
Japan Spring Stakes (1960)
Japan Satsuki Sho (1960)
Japan Tokyo Yushun (1960)
Japan Osaka Hai (1961)
Japan Swan Stakes (1961)
Japan Takarazuka Kinen (1962)		 Breeder:
 Kamata Bokujo (JPN)
Owner:
 Yoshigoro Ito (JPN)
Trainer:
 Bungo Takeda (JPN)

 Meiji Hikari (JPN)
メイヂヒカリ		 B. H.
1952		 1990 21 starts 16 wins:
Japan Asahi Hai Sansai Stakes (1954)
Japan Sankei Sho All Comers (1955)
Japan Kikuka Sho (1955)
Japan Tenno Sho (Spring) (1956)
Japan Nakayama Grand Prix (1956)
  • Keishusha Award for Best Three-Year-Old Colt (1954)
  • Keishusha Award for Best Four-Year-Old Colt (1955)
  • Japanese Horse of the Year (1956)
  • Keishusha Award for Best Older Male Horse (1956)
 Breeder:
 Otsuka Bokujo (JPN)
Owner:
 Shinsaku Nitta (JPN)
→  Matsue Nitta (JPN)
Trainer:
 Tomiyoshi Fujimoto (JPN)

 Mejiro Ramonu (JPN)
メジロラモーヌ		 Br. M.
1983		 1987 12 starts 9 wins:
Japan TV Tokyo Sho Sansai Himba Stakes (1985)
Japan Yonsai Himba Tokubetsu (West) (1986)
Japan Oka Sho (1986)
Japan Yonsai Himba Tokubetsu (East) (1986)
Japan Yushun Himba (1986)
Japan Rose Stakes (1986)
Japan Queen Elizabeth II Commemorative Cup (1986)		 Breeder:
 Mejiro Bokujo (JPN)
Owner:
 Mejiro Bokujo Co., Ltd. (JPN)
Trainer:
 Shinji Okuhira (JPN)

 Symboli Rudolf (JPN)
シンボリルドルフ		 B. H.
1981		 1987 16 starts 13 wins:
Japan Yayoi Sho (1984)
Japan Satsuki Sho (1984)
Japan Tokyo Yushun (1984)
Japan St. Lite Kinen (1984)
Japan Kikuka Sho (1984)
Japan Arima Kinen (1984, 1985)
Japan Nikkei Sho (1985)
Japan Tenno Sho (Spring) (1985)
Japan Japan Cup (1985)
 Breeder:
 Symboli Bokujo (JPN)
Owner:
 Symboli Bokujo Co., Ltd. (JPN)
Trainer:
 Yuji Nohira (JPN)

 Mr. C. B. (JPN)
ミスターシービー		 Dk.B. H.
1980		 1986 15 starts 8 wins:
Japan Kyodo Tsushin Hai Yonsai Stakes (1983)
Japan Yayoi Sho (1983)
Japan Satsuki Sho (1983)
Japan Tokyo Yushun (1983)
Japan Kikuka Sho (1983)
Japan Tenno Sho (Autumn) (1984)
  • 3rd Japanese Triple Crown Champion (1983)
  • Japanese Horse of the Year (1983)
  • Yushun Award for Best Four-Year-Old Colt (1983)
 Breeder:
 Chigira Bokujo (JPN)
Owner:
 Chigira Bokujo Co., Ltd. (JPN)
Trainer:
 Yasuhisa Matsuyama (JPN)

 Grand Marchs (JPN)
グランドマーチス		 Ch. H.
1969		 1985 63 starts 23 wins:
Japan Nakayama Daishogai (Spring) (1974, 1975)
Japan Nakayama Daishogai (Autumn) (1974, 1975)
Japan Kyoto Daishogai (Autumn) (1974, 1975)
Japan Kyoto Daishogai (Spring) (1975)		 Breeder:
 Chuo Bokujo (JPN)
Owner:
 Okubo Kosan Co., Ltd. (JPN)
Trainer:
 Shoji Ito (JPN)

 Seiyu (JPN)
セイユウ		 B. H.
1954		 1985 49 starts 26 wins:
Japan Yomiuri Cup (Spring) (1957)
Japan Tanabata Sho (1957)
Japan Fukushima Kinen (1957)
Japan St. Lite Kinen (1957)
Japan Yomiuri Cup (Autumn) (1957)
  • Keishusha Award for Best Arabian Horse (1956, 1957)
 Breeder:
 Hidaka Shuchiku Bokujo (JPN)
Owner:
 Toru Kono (JPN)
Trainer:
 Hideo Inaba (JPN)

 Tosho Boy (JPN)
トウショウボーイ		 B. H.
1973		 1984 15 starts 10 wins:
Japan Satsuki Sho (1976)
Japan Kobe Shimbun Hai (1976)
Japan Kyoto Shimbun Hai (1976)
Japan Arima Kinen (1976)
Japan Takarazuka Kinen (1977)
Japan Takamatsunomiya Hai (1977)
  • Japanese Horse of the Year (1976)
  • Yushun Award for Best Four-Year-Old Colt (1976)
 Breeder:
 Tosho Bokujo (JPN)
Owner:
 Tosho Sangyo Co., Ltd. (JPN)
Trainer:
 Takayoshi Yasuda (JPN)

 Haiseiko (JPN)
ハイセイコー		 B. H.
1970		 1984 22 starts 13 wins:
Japan Seiun Sho (1972)
Japan Yayoi Sho (1973)
Japan Spring Stakes (1973)
Japan Satsuki Sho (1973)
Japan NHK Hai (1973)
Japan Nakayama Kinen (1974)
Japan Takarazuka Kinen (1974)
Japan Takamatsunomiya Hai (1974)
 Breeder:
 Takeda Bokujo (JPN)
Owner:
 Oyu Co., Ltd. (JPN)
→  Horseman Club (JPN)
Trainer:
 Masami Ito (JPN)
→  Katsutaro Suzuki (JPN)

 Shinzan (JPN)
シンザン		 B. H.
1961		 1984 19 starts 15 wins:
Japan Spring Stakes (1964)
Japan Satsuki Sho (1964)
Japan Tokyo Yushun (1964)
Japan Kikuka Sho (1964)
Japan Takarazuka Kinen (1965)
Japan Meguro Kinen (Autumn) (1965)
Japan Tenno Sho (Autumn) (1965)
Japan Arima Kinen (1965)
  • 2nd Japanese Triple Crown Champion (1964)
  • Japanese Horse of the Year (1964, 1965)
  • Keishusha Award for Best Four-Year-Old Colt (1964)
  • Keishusha Award for Best Older Male Horse (1965)
 Breeder:
 Yoshimatsu Matsuhashi (JPN)
Owner:
 Kokichi Hashimoto (JPN)
Trainer:
 Bungo Takeda (JPN)

 Haku Chikara (JPN)
ハクチカラ		 Ch. H.
1953		 1984 49 starts 21 wins:
Japan Tokyo Yushun (1956)
Japan Kabutoyama Kinen (1956)
Japan Meguro Kinen (Spring) (1957)
Japan Tokyo Hai (1957)
Japan Nippon Keizai Sho (1957)
Japan Mainichi Okan (1957)
Japan Meguro Kinen (Autumn) (1957)
Japan Tenno Sho (Autumn) (1957)
Japan Arima Kinen (1957)
United States Washington's Birthday Handicap (1959)
  • Japanese Horse of the Year (1957)
  • Keishusha Award for Best Older Male Horse (1957)
 Breeder:
 Yashima Bokujo (JPN)
Owner:
 Hiroshi Nishi (JPN)
Trainer:
 Tokichi Ogata (JPN)

 Tokino Minoru (JPN)
トキノミノル		 B. H.
1948		 1984 10 starts 10 wins:
Japan Asahi Hai Sansai Stakes (1950)
Japan Satsuki Sho (1951)
Japan Tokyo Yushun (1951)		 Breeder:
 Honkiri Bokujo (JPN)
Owner:
 Masaichi Nagata (JPN)
Trainer:
 Waichiro Tanaka (JPN)

 Tosa Midori (JPN)
トサミドリ		 B. H.
1946		 1984 31 starts 21 wins:
Japan Satsuki Sho (1949)
Japan Kikuka Sho (1949)
Japan St. Lite Kinen (1949)
Japan Kimpai (1950)
Japan Sapporo Kinen (1950)
Japan Tokyo Hai (1951)
  • Leading broodmare sire in Japan (1977)
  • Sire of seven Eight Major Races winners
 Breeder:
 Morita Bokujo (JPN)
Owner:
 Kenjiro Saito (JPN)
Trainer:
 Yoichiro Mochizuki (JPN)
→  Torai Hieda (JPN)

 Tokitsukaze (JPN)
トキツカゼ		 B. M.
1944		 1984 30 starts 11 wins:
Japan Norinsho Shoten (1947)
Japan Yushun Himba (1947)
Japan Kabutoyama Kinen (1947)
Japan Norin Daijin Sho (1948)
  • Dam of two Japanese Horse of the Year winners:
    Japan Otokitsu (1955)
    Japan Onward There (1958)
 Breeder:
 Masuda Bokujo (JPN)
Owner:
 Washitaro Kawaguchi (JPN)
Trainer:
 Fusamatsu Okubo (JPN)

 Kurifuji (JPN)
クリフジ		 Ch. M.
1940		 1984 11 starts 11 wins:
Japan Tokyo Yushun Kyoso (1943)
Japan Hanshin Yushun Himba (1943)
Japan Kyoto Noshosho Shoten Yonsai Yobiuma (1943)
Japan Yokohama Kinen (Spring) (1944)		 Breeder:
 Shimofusa Goryo Bokujo (JPN)
Owner:
 Tomochi Kuribayashi (JPN)
Trainer:
 Tokichi Ogata (JPN)

 St. Lite (JPN)
セントライト		 Dk.B. H.
1938		 1984 12 starts 9 wins:
Japan Yokohama Noshosho Shoten Yonsai Yobiuma (1941)
Japan Tokyo Yushun Kyoso (1941)
Japan Yokohama Noshosho Shoten Yon-Gosai Yobiuma (1941)
Japan Kyoto Noshosho Shoten Yonsai Yobiuma (1941)
  • 1st Japanese Triple Crown Champion (1941)
 Breeder:
 Koiwai Nojo (JPN)
Owner:
 Yusaku Kato (JPN)
Trainer:
 Waichiro Tanaka (JPN)

 Kumohata (JPN)
クモハタ		 Ch. H.
1936		 1984 21 starts 9 wins:
Japan Tokyo Yushun Kyoso (1939)
  • Leading sire in Japan (1952–1957)
  • Leading broodmare sire in Japan (1964)
 Breeder:
 Shimofusa Goryo Bokujo (JPN)
Owner:
 Yusaku Kato (JPN)
Trainer:
 Waichiro Tanaka (JPN)

Criticism against the voting process

The voting process for race horse selection has been called in to question, including by some voters,[2] in 2022 after no horses gained the required votes to be inducted in to the Hall of Fame, including Almond Eye despite winning 9 Grade 1 races in her career.[2][3][4] While Almond Eye was ultimately inducted in 2023, during that same voting process Contrail was not selected by 1 less vote, and at least 3 votes were cast to Stay Gold, who was already ineligible due to the retirement rules; leading to more criticism against the voting process.[5][6]

Jockeys

The jockeys who have shown remarkable activity as well as more than 1000 victories are inducted to hall of Fame. The selection was started in 2004.[7][8]

  • Masayoshi Ebina (蛯名正義 2026)
  • Youichi Fukunaga (福永洋一 2004)
  • Hiroyuki Gohara (郷原洋行 2014)
  • Hiroshi Kawachi (河内洋 2014)
  • Yuuji Nohira (野平祐二 2004)
  • Yukio Okabe (岡部幸雄 2014)
  • Masato Shibata (柴田政人 2014)
  • Takayoshi Yasuda (保田隆芳 2004)

Trainers

Trainers who have won more than 1000 races and who have won more than ten times at the eight biggest races: Tokyo Yushun (Japanese Derby), Satsuki Sho (Japanese 2000 Guineas), Kikuka Sho (Japanese St. Leger), Yushun Himba (Japanese Oaks), Oka Sho (Japanese 1000 Guineas), Tenno Sho (Spring and Autumn) and Arima Kinen, are inducted to hall of Fame. The selection was started in 2004.[7][9]

  • Tomiyoshi Fujimoto (藤本冨良, 2004)
  • Kazuo Fujisawa (藤沢和雄,2022)
  • Yukio Inaba (稲葉幸夫, 2004)
  • Yuji Ito (伊藤雄二, 2014)
  • Kinzou Kubota (久保田金造, 2004)
  • Sakae Kunieda (国枝栄, 2026)
  • Kichisaburou Matsuyama (松山吉三郎, 2004)
  • Yasuhisa Matsuyama (松山康久, 2014)
  • Hashiguchi Koujirou (橋口弘次郎, 2013)
  • Toshio Nihonyanagi (二本柳俊夫, 2004)
  • Tokichi Ogata (尾形藤吉, 2004)
  • Bungo Takeda (武田文吾, 2004)

See also

References

  1. 1 2 "競馬の殿堂　JRA". Japan Racing Association (in Japanese). Retrieved 2024-06-09. 毎年報道関係者による選定投票を行い、4分の3以上の得票を得れば選定されます。
  2. 1 2 Shibata, Akitoshi (2022-06-08). "【記者の目】アーモンドアイ落選に驚き 投票システムの改革が必要では". サンスポZBAT! (in Japanese). Sankei Shimbun. Archived from the original on 2022-06-08. Retrieved 2023-04-11.
  3. ↑ Hiroshi, Yamakawa (2022-06-14). "【ＪＲＡ顕彰馬】アーモンドアイ〝落選〟の真実 求められる〝一票の重み〟 現場記者による「告白」と「提言」". 東スポ競馬 (in Japanese). Tokyo Sports. Archived from the original on 2022-06-14. Retrieved 2023-04-11.
  4. ↑ "アーモンドアイ〝落選〟で物議 顕彰馬の選定方法変更に含みも「〝責任感のなさ〟に直結するものとは考えていない」". 東スポ競馬 (in Japanese). Tokyo Sports. 2022-10-18. Archived from the original on 2022-10-17. Retrieved 2023-04-11.
  5. ↑ Keiba Lab [@keibalab] [in Japanese] (2023-06-06). "顕彰馬投票、ステイゴールドは選定対象外であることから、得票馬欄から削除したことをJRAが発表しました。(選定対象馬は02年4月1日～22年3月31日の間に競走馬登録を抹消した馬であるため。ステイゴールドの抹消は02年1月)" (Tweet) (in Japanese). Retrieved 2023-12-26 – via Twitter.
  6. ↑ "コントレイルは顕彰馬ならず １票差での落選は初". サンスポZBAT! (in Japanese). 2023-06-07. Retrieved 2023-12-26.
  7. 1 2 "顕彰者の選定基準（平成２７年～）" (PDF). Japan Racing Association (in Japanese). Retrieved 2024-06-09.
  8. ↑ "G1・26勝の名ジョッキー蛯名正義元騎手が史上8人目の殿堂入り アパパネ、エルコンドルパサーなど多くの名馬の主戦" [Former jockey Masayoshi Ebina, a legendary rider with 26 G1 wins, has become the eighth jockey in history to be inducted into the Hall of Fame. He was the main jockey for many famous horses, including Apapane and El Condor Pasa.]. netkeiba (in Japanese). 15 June 2026. Retrieved 15 June 2026.
  9. ↑ "国枝栄元調教師が顕彰者に選出される ３冠牝馬アパパネ、アーモンドアイなどを輩出" [Former trainer Sakae Kunieda selected as an honoree for producing Triple Crown-winning fillies such as Apapane and Almond Eye.]. netkeiba (in Japanese). 15 June 2026. Retrieved 15 June 2026.

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