[Special Ward Racing Association] 30 years of friendly exchange between Japan and the United States! “Celebrate!” “Play!” “Feast!” Twinkle Summer’s annual event “Santa Anita Week” will be held from July 14th (Mon) to July 18th (Fri)!
Special District Horse Racing Association Press release: July 9, 2025 To the media 30 years of friendly exchange between Japan and the U.S.! “Celebrate!” “Play!” “Feast!” Twinkle Summer’s annual event “Santa Anita Week” will be held from July 14th (Mon) to July 18th (Fri)! Tokyo City Keiba (TCK) will hold “Santa Anita Week”, a friendly exchange commemorative event with Santa Anita Park in the United States, which is celebrating its 30th anniversary this year, at the 6th Oi Racecourse (July 14th to July 18th). This year, the heat has arrived early, so there are plenty of events at the racetrack that are even hotter than the summer heat! In addition to the “Santa Anita Week Limited Mint Julep Sale” where you can enjoy authentic American gourmet food such as hamburgers and tacos and the American bar atmosphere, there will be an “American Horse Racing Goods Shop & American Market” selling American horse racing goods and American miscellaneous goods, a special exhibition of the world-famous motorcycle manufacturer “Harley Davidson,” an exhibition corner for friendship exchange projects, and special decorations for Santa Anita Week, and the racetrack will be filled with an American atmosphere for five days. On the day of the Santa Anita Trophy (SIII) on Wednesday, July 16th, there will be a “JRA Jockeys Talk Stage” with jockey Yutaka Take, who has ties to American horse racing, and jockeys Hiroyuki Uchida and Keita Tosaki, who were top jockeys at TCK. In addition, there will be a SANTA ANITA lottery where you can win autographed goods from the participating jockeys and American horse racing goods, as well as a gourmet sampling where you can enjoy American BBQ cuisine, and many other luxurious events. Please take this opportunity to come to TCK to experience the American atmosphere. ■Santa Anita Week Implementation Outline Implementation date: 6th event (7/14-7/18) Grade 1 race dates: July 16th (Wed) Santa Anita Trophy (SIII), July 17th (Thu) Yushun Sprint (SII)
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https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/39442/296/39442-296-89c11be496f0115cbdb9bcfb8f89cec2-567×225.png ＊Click here for the special site https://tck-santa-anita-week.com/ 【About friendly exchanges with Santa Anita Park】 Tokyo City Keiba (TCK) established a friendship and exchange partnership with Santa Anita Park on the west coast of the United States in 1995. Since then, the Santa Anita Trophy (SIII) has been held every year at TCK, and the Tokyo City Cup (G3) has been held at Santa Anita Park as an exchange race, and jockeys and trainers have also been exchanged. This year marks the 30th anniversary of the friendship and exchange partnership, and TCK will further deepen its friendship with Santa Anita Park and convey the appeal of TCK and horse racing to people in Japan and the United States. Santa Anita Week special decorations & American horse racing introduction booth During Santa Anita Week from Monday, July 14th to Friday, July 18th, Oi Racecourse will be decorated with special Santa Anita Week decorations to commemorate the 30th anniversary of friendly exchange between Japan and the United States. In addition, the American horse racing introduction booth will introduce the exchange program between TCK and Santa Anita Park. Date: July 14th (Monday) to July 18th (Friday) Location: Special decorations will be set up in various locations throughout the venue, and special exhibits will be held at the special booth in front of G-FRONT *The event may be changed or canceled without prior notice.
https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/39442/296/39442-296-514179ccc0042615783a764f34b8484b-833×177.png *Images are from past Santa Anita Week events. X Campaign 30th Follower Repost Campaign To commemorate the 30th anniversary of friendly exchange between Japan and the United States with Santa Anita Park Racecourse in the United States this year, we will be holding a follow and repost campaign. Just follow the official TCKX account and repost the campaign post to enter! We will randomly select 130 people from among all applicants to receive a wonderful prize. We look forward to receiving many applications.
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https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/39442/296/39442-296-6856341732d8f50a000cb1f3d8403a46-2851×2323.png Application period: July 14th (Monday) 12:00 to July 18th (Friday) 23:59 How to apply: 1. Follow the TCK official X account “@tck_keiba” 2. Repost the campaign post ※The campaign post will be posted at 12:00 on Monday, July 14th. Prize: Santa Anita Week original T-shirt for 30 people Original A4 clear file for 100 people
https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/39442/296/39442-296-a2a9b8bad17b072e3f34136274c7e275-847×249.png Implementation date: Wednesday, July 16 Time: 1.17:55 (after the 7th race is confirmed) 2. Around 6:30pm (after Race 8 is confirmed) Location: Twinkle Stage Performers: Jockey Take Yutaka, Jockey Uchida Hiroyuki, Jockey Tosaki Keita, Naohide Fukuhara (MC) *Content may be subject to change depending on jockey riding schedules, etc. 2. Character Special Greetings On Wednesday, July 16th, TCK will be held as a special event on the day of the Santa Anita Trophy (SIII). There will be special greetings from promotional characters “Umatase!” and “Umataseine”, as well as Santa Anita Park’s mascots “Winnie” and “Lucky”. Date: July 16th (Wed) Time: 1. Opening (around 13:40) – * Near the main gate 2. Around 16:00 – * Wandering around the grounds 3. From around 17:00 *Wandering around the venue 4. From around 20:20 *In front of the prize stand (Santa Anita Trophy awards ceremony) ※1., 2., and 3. will last about 10 minutes. *The event may be canceled in the event of rain or bad weather.
https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/39442/296/39442-296-3a1931d1338117fc8afe69ceca99674b-3864×2570.jpg Umatase! & Umataseine Lucky & Winnie 3. SANTA ANITA Raffle As a special event on the day of the Santa Anita Trophy (SIII) on Wednesday, July 16th, we will be holding a “SANTA ANITA Raffle” where visitors can win luxurious prizes in a lottery. We have prepared wonderful prizes such as goods signed by JRA jockeys who will be appearing on stage, autographed autographed colored paper by TCK jockeys, American horse racing goods, and other goods related to the stores that will be participating in Santa Anita Week.
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Implementation date: Wednesday, July 16 Time: From 14:00 to 20:30 Location: Special booth in front of the main gate Prizes: Goods signed by JRA jockeys, autographed autographs by TCK jockeys, American horse racing goods, goods related to Santa Anita Week shops, etc.
Eligibility: Purchase 1,000 yen or more (multiple tickets can be combined) of Oi Racecourse undecided winning tickets or undecided winning tickets on the day. Present one of the following cashless betting slips. *Limited to one per person. *You cannot participate from the purchase screen for online voting. *This offer will end once all tickets have been sold out. *The event may be changed or canceled without notice. 4. American BBQ Sampling & Mini Workshop Wednesday, July 16 As a special event on the day of the Santa Anita Trophy (SIII), the first 300 visitors will be able to try out a sampling of barbecue cuisine cooked on a “smoker grill,” an essential ingredient in authentic American BBQ. There will also be a mini seminar for customers who gather at the time the numbered tickets are distributed, where they will learn how to cook authentic American BBQ. With the cooperation of the Japan Barbecue Association, please enjoy the supreme American BBQ cuisine that has been cooked over 15 hours.
https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/39442/296/39442-296-6922b1a570280d336aeba4665c22536d-542×127.png *Images are for illustrative purposes only. Date: July 16th (Wed) Time: [1st session] Numbered tickets distributed from around 17:00, tasting sampling from around 17:30 [2nd session] Numbered tickets will be distributed from around 19:00, tasting sampling from around 19:30 ※After the numbered tickets are distributed, a training session of about 10 minutes will be held. Number of participants: 150 people per session, total of 300 people Location: Umail Square Supported by: Japan Barbecue Association, U.S. Meat Export Federation (US MEF) *If it is crowded, we may start distributing numbered tickets earlier. *The number of people served may change as the quantity may change during the cooking process. *We will close registration as soon as we reach capacity. *Limited to one per person. 5. Music Stage Event by the United States Air Force Pacific Band On Wednesday, July 16th, as a special event on the day of the Santa Anita Trophy (SIII), the United States Air Force Pacific Band “Pacific Trends” will be performing a special live show! Please enjoy the energetic and authentic American sound. Implementation date: Wednesday, July 16 Time: 1. When the gates open (around 1:40 p.m.) 2.4 After the R (around 16:10) After Round 3.6 (around 5:20 p.m.) Location: Twinkle Stage Performers: United States Air Force Band of the Pacific “Pacific Trends” ※The content may be changed or canceled depending on the situation on the day. Image
URL: https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/39442/296/39442-296-38a55c8844eed4965d3e66c9a6b46c59-3900×2600.jpg ■Harley Davidson Special Exhibition We will have a special exhibition of Harley-Davidson, the world-famous motorcycle manufacturer founded in the United States in 1903. During the event (July 14th to July 18th), we will be exhibiting the Harley-Davidson X(TM) 350 and Fat Boy(TM) as well as conducting a survey campaign, so please take this opportunity to participate!
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https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/39442/296/39442-296-a3adff580c2a15908ef1a855f14ce715-721×565.png *Images are for illustrative purposes only. Implementation date: July 14th (Monday) to July 18th (Friday) Time: Gates open to 8:30 p.m. Location: Special booth in front of G-FRONT Cooperation:
Harley-Davidson Japan ■-Santa Anita Week Limited-Mint Julep Sale During Santa Anita Week (7/14-7/18), with the support of Kirin Brewery Co., Ltd., we will be selling the Mint Julep, a popular cocktail in the United States and the official cocktail of the Kentucky Derby. Enjoy the Rose Julep made with Four Roses. Implementation date: July 14th (Monday) to July 18th (Friday) Time: Gates open until 20:30 Location: Umail Square Menu: Roses Julep, Four Roses Highball Cooperation: Kirin Brewery Co., Ltd. *Items for sale may be changed or discontinued without notice.
https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/39442/296/39442-296-f8d3c2a569c296e4c58f0e47ea6218f1-222×103.png ※Image is for illustrative purposes only ■Santa Anita Week Limited Original Cup During Santa Anita Week from Monday, July 14th to Friday, July 18th, the food trucks at the event will be serving drinks in special cups designed with Dude Van, last year’s Santa Anita Trophy (SIII) winner. Implementation date: July 14th (Monday) to July 18th (Friday) Time: Gates open until 20:30 Location: Umail Square ※Limited quantities. (2,000 pieces)
https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/39442/296/39442-296-5ba8d4500f872f92a3a9a615541b651f-185×89.png ※Image is for illustrative purposes only. ■American Food Event During Santa Anita Week from Monday, July 14th to Friday, July 18th, we will be holding an American Food Event every day. Up to seven food trucks will be gathering, including one selling Mint Julep, where you can enjoy American gourmet food! Implementation date: July 14th (Monday) to July 18th (Friday) Time: Gates open until 20:30 Location: Umail Square With the cooperation of: United States Department of
Agriculture (USDA), Agricultural Trade Office (ATO)
https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/39442/296/39442-296-1de1bc4c42cce0dfbb70d552bcbdaae8-479×537.png *Images are for illustrative purposes only. *Sales items may be changed or discontinued without notice. ■30th Anniversary T-shirt sale During Santa Anita Week from Monday, July 14th to Friday, July 18th, original T-shirts commemorating the 30th anniversary of the Japan-U.S. Friendship and Exchange Program will be sold exclusively at the venue. This limited edition design features the 30th anniversary logo and event name and is only available this time. Please come and purchase one at the venue.
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https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/39442/296/39442-296-25d2fc92dd18dad40a480f6d7281d3c1-3900×3169.png Back (right) *Image is for illustrative purposes only. Dates: Monday, July 14th – Friday, July 18th Time: Open until 8:30pm Location: Special booth in front of G-FRONT Size: S/M/L/XL/XXL (unlike) *The event will end as soon as it runs out. ■American Horse Racing Goods Shop The annual American horse racing merchandise shop will be opening again this year, during the Santa Anita Week event from Monday, July 14th to Friday, July 18th. We sell American horse racing triple crown goods, including the Kentucky Derby, Santa Anita Park goods, and Breeders’ Cup goods. This is an annual, extremely popular event that sells out, so please buy as soon as possible!
https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/39442/296/39442-296-8c38fcd1fe7187bd99416fac1a70bde-528×99.png *Image is for illustrative purposes only. Dates: Monday, July 14th – Friday, July 18th Time: Open until 8:30pm Location: Special booth in front of G-FRONT ■American goods sales We will be selling American goods from the good old days, including popular ROUTE66 goods imported directly from the US, parking plates, tin toys, exclusively at Santa Anita Week.
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https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/39442/296/39442-296-2a00aae320b50158af000b92e6189320-1477×1108.jpg *Image is for illustrative purposes only. Dates: Monday, July 14th – Friday, July 18th Time: Open until 8:30pm Location: Special booth in front of G-FRONT Cooperation: Aiwa Corporation ■American Market Gofuso USA x Santa Anita Week will be collaborating with Gofuso USA, the official Agricultural Products Trade Office (ATO) social media outlets that provide consumers with useful recipes using high-quality American ingredients, American agricultural products, food culture, and event information, and will sell carefully selected US brand products!
https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/39442/296/39442-296-263c50a15e849e1c85ff8fa703c141eb-2223×441.png It’s very popular every year! We are selling the Crazy Salt series, a popular all-purpose seasoning made from America, blending rock salt with several herbs and spices. ■Sales menu: Various crazy salts, various crazy salts, various mini sizes
https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/39442/296/39442-296-6536ccd8057b2a17083c707ad363260-506×83.png *Example of product *Image is for illustrative purposes only. We stock popular American foods and sell them for a limited period and quantity. Enjoy American flavors, including organic potato chips and popular macadamia nuts!
https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/39442/296/39442-296-e9684d187ec3de92e05bfa34f629bac2-514×117.png *Example of product *Image is for illustrative purposes only. Dates: Monday, July 14th – Friday, July 18th Time: Open until 8:30pm Location: Special booth in front of G-FRONT Cooperation: American Embassy Agricultural Trade Office (ATO), Japan Green Tea Center Co., Ltd. ★For details on the event content, please click here. ★
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