The is given annually since 1987 by the
Japan Racing Association
The Japan Racing Association ( ja, 日本中央競馬会 Nippon Chūō Keiba Kai, or JRA) is a public company established to operate Chūō Keiba (中央競馬 Central horse racing) and to manage racecourses, betting facilities, and horse-training ...
(JRA) to the outstanding horses and people in
Japanese
Thoroughbred horse racing
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. The awards originally started as the in 1954 and since 1972 the {{Nihongo, Yūshun Awards, 優駿賞.
The most prestigious award for horses is
JRA Award for Horse of the Year.
The equivalent in
Australia is the
Australian Thoroughbred racing awards, in
Canada
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the
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The most prestigious award for horses is Sovereign Horse of the ...
s, in the
United States
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the
Eclipse Award
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An Eclipse Award Trophy is presented to the winner in each division that is made by a few small selected America ...
s, and in
Europe
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, the
Cartier Racing Awards.
Current awards:
*
JRA Award for Horse of the Year
*
JRA Award for Best Two-Year-Old Colt
*
JRA Award for Best Two-Year-Old Filly
*
JRA Award for Best Three-Year-Old Colt
*
JRA Award for Best Three-Year-Old Filly
*
JRA Award for Best Older Male Horse
*
JRA Award for Best Older Filly or Mare The JRA Award for Best Older Filly or Mare is a title awarded annually by the Japan Racing Association (JRA).
Since 1987 the honor has been part of the JRA Awards.
Records
Most successful horse (2 wins):
* Dyna Actress – ''1987, 1988''
* Mejiro ...
*
JRA Award for Best Sprinter or Miler
*
JRA Award for Best Dirt Horse Japanese Best Dirt Horse is a title awarded annually by the Japan Racing Association (JRA).
Since 1987 the honor has been part of the JRA Awards.
Records
Most successful horse (2 wins):
* Wing Arrow – ''1998, 2000''
* Admire Don – ''2003, 2004' ...
*
JRA Award for Best Steeplechase Horse The JRA Award for Best Steeplechase Horse is a title awarded annually by the Japan Racing Association (JRA).
Since 1987 the honor has been part of the JRA Awards.
Records
Most successful horse (4 wins):
* Oju Chosan
Oju Chosan (Japanese : オジ ...
*JRA Award for Best Trainer (races won)
*JRA Award for Best Trainer (winning average)
*JRA Award for Best Trainer (money earned)
*JRA Award for Best trainer (training technique)
*JRA Award for Best Jockey (races won)
*JRA Award for Best Jockey (winning average)
*JRA Award for Best Jockey (money earned)
*JRA Award for Best Steeplechase Jockey
*JRA Award for Best Jockey (newcomer)
*JRA Grand Prize Jockey
*Most Valuable Jockey
*JRA Special Award
*JRA Equine Cultural Award
*JRA Equine Cultural Award of Merit
The ''JRA Grand Prize Jockey'' and ''JRA Special Award'' are not regularly given out, as they will only be given if a horse/jockey is sufficiently deserving of the award.
Retired Awards:
*JRA Award for Best Horse By Home-bred Sire
*JRA Award for Best Anglo-Arab Horse
References
Horse racing in Japan: JRA Awards
Horse racing awards
Horse racing in Japan