In the paddock

Beyond the Racecourse

Retired-horse farms, Northern Horse Park, the JRA museum, and the shrines where fans leave winning tickets.

This guide is in the paddock — being written and checked at the racecourse. The outline below shows what it will cover. Subscribe below and we'll send it when it runs.

What this guide will cover

Visiting retired champions: how farm visits actually work, and the etiquette that keeps them open
Northern Horse Park and the Hokkaido breeding country
The JRA Racing Museum and other keiba landmarks
Shrines, statues, and the culture around the horses after their racing days

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