Jrha

The Japan Racing Horse Association (JRHA) is a premier organization dedicated to the promotion and development of thoroughbred racing in Japan. They host the Select Sale, an internationally renowned thoroughbred auction that began in 1998, showcasing elite bloodstock previously unseen in the market. This event has significantly transformed the Japanese horse racing landscape, achieving record sales totals, including a staggering amount in 2023 that surpassed previous years with 28 horses sold for over 100 million yen each.

The Select Sale takes place annually in July at the Northern Horse Park, attracting prominent buyers globally who are eager to acquire high-quality horses with illustrious pedigrees, including offspring of legendary stallions like Deep Impact and Sunday Silence. JRHA not only provides a platform for buying and selling horses but also offers a wealth of resources for buyers and sellers, including catalog requests, online repositories, and insights into performance records. Their commitment to excellence continues to solidify their position at the forefront of the horse racing industry.