netkeiba Supports 'RRC (Retired Racehorse Cup) 2026' Year-Round! Free Live Stream of Shiga Qualifier on April 29 and Final in December

Net Dreamers Co., Ltd. (Headquarters: Shibuya-ku, Tokyo; President: Toshikazu Mukae), operator of Japan's largest comprehensive horse racing information service 'netkeiba', will support the 2026 season of the 'Retired Racehorse Cup (RRC)' throughout the year. In recent years, interest in the second careers of retired horses has grown among fans. netkeiba aims to contribute to the sustainable development of horse racing culture by showcasing the new stage where horses shine as riding horses.

As part of this, netkeiba will live-stream the Shiga Qualifier at Minakuchi Riding Club on Wednesday, April 29, 2026, and the 'RRC FINAL 2026' at JRA Baji Koen on Sunday, December 6, both free of charge. A special site was launched on April 23 to provide various content through the final in December.

What is RRC?
Organized by the National Equestrian Club Promotion Association, RRC stands for 'Retired Racehorse Cup'. It features Thoroughbreds that have been removed from racehorse registration and retrained as riding horses. Last year, famous horses like Deep Bond and Silver Sonic participated, drawing significant attention to their second careers.

Streaming Schedule:
- Shiga Qualifier (Show Jumping): April 29, 2026, at Minakuchi Riding Club
- RRC FINAL 2026: December 6, 2026, at JRA Baji Koen
*Additional streams may be added.

Platforms:
- netkeibaTV (https://tv.netkeiba.com/)
- netkeiba Official YouTube Channel

Net Dreamers will continue to support retired horses in collaboration with partners to show gratitude and give back to the horse racing industry.