2026 News
Lane, Dee receive short-term JRA Jockey’s License
The Japan Racing Association (JRA) announced that short-term riding jockey’s licenses have been issued to the following jockeys:
Damian LANE
License term: Apr. 18 thru June. 17, 2026
Past Licenses (since 2024):
-June. 22 thru June. 28, 2024
-Sep. 29 thru Sep. 30, 2024
-May. 1 thru June. 27, 2025
-Nov. 1 thru Nov. 30, 2025
Overall record (JRA races): 186 wins/794 rides (17 graded races)
Sponsor trainer: Noriyuki Hori (JRA Miho Training Center)
Contract owner: Danox Co. Ltd.
Michael DEE
License term: Apr. 18 thru June. 17, 2026
Past Licenses (since 2024):
-Apr. 26 thru June 25, 2025
-Mar. 14 thru Apr. 12, 2026
Overall record (JRA races): 9 wins/180 rides (0 graded races)
Sponsor trainer: Takayuki Kato (JRA Miho Training Center)
Contract owner: Hara Reiko Racing Co. Ltd.
