2026 News
January 2, 2026
Hammer Hansen receives short-term JRA Jockey’s License
Thore Hammer Hansen
The Japan Racing Association (JRA) announced that a short-term riding jockey’s license has been issued to the following jockey:
Thore Hammer Hansen
License term: Jan. 4 thru Feb. 27, 2026
Past licenses (since 2023): Nil
Overall record (JRA races): 2 wins/5 rides (0 graded races)
Sponsor trainer: Manabu Ikezoe (JRA Ritto Training Center)
Contract owner: Ms. Kazumi Yoshida
