Two thoroughbreds produced and owned by Horse Central Co., Ltd. (hereinafter "the Company") will be offered at the "Select Sale 2026" (July 13-14, 2026 / Northern Horse Park, Tomakomai City, Hokkaido), hosted by the Japan Racing Horse Association (JRHA).
The horses to be offered are "Just Looking's 2026" (filly), sired by Contrail, the third undefeated Triple Crown winner in history, and "Motivate Me's 2025" (colt), out of a mare with the esteemed broodmare sire (BMS) Motivator, who has achieved explosive results in modern Japanese racing.
Both are bred from mares selected by the Company from prestigious overseas dam lines and have been carefully raised at a renowned stud farm in Hidaka, Hokkaido.
Since its establishment in 1998, the Select Sale has become Japan's largest and one of the world's leading thoroughbred auction markets, attracting prominent buyers from both domestic and international markets.
▼ Horse Offered 1 Motivate Me's 2025 (Colt, Bay)
Motivate Me's 2025 (Colt)
Lot Number
201
Date of Birth / Sex
February 15, 2025 / Colt, Bay
Sire
Real Steel (G1 Dubai Turf Winner)
Dam
Motivate Me (French, 2016, Bay)
Broodmare Sire
Motivator (G1 Epsom Derby Winner)
Details Page
(5-generation pedigree, myostatin test results, etc.)
https://horse-central.com/horse/motivateme2025/
Pedigree and Mating Highlights
● Sire of World-Class Talents
Notable offspring of sire Real Steel include Forever Young, winner of the BC Classic and 10 graded stakes, and Lebensstil.
Stud fee for 2026 is \10,000,000.
● Top-Tier BMS in Japanese Racing
Prominent active horses with broodmare sire Motivator include Titleholder (3 G1 wins) and Soul Oriens (Satsuki Sho).
This is a rare bloodline with a 65% success rate in winning graded races among 20 horses that have debuted.
● 100% Pure Outcross
A purely European bloodline, completely free of Sunday Silence and King Kamehameha lineage, offering an outcross to reset blood saturation. Robust constitution and strong bone structure are expected. The dam's current 3-year-old offspring has shown early maturity with 2 wins in 3 starts in Europe.
▼ Horse Offered 2 Just Looking's 2026 (Filly, Dark Bay)
Just Looking's 2026 (Filly)
Lot Number
413
Date of Birth / Sex
March 20, 2026 / Filly, Dark Bay
Sire
Contrail (Undefeated Triple Crown Winner, Japan Cup)
Dam
Just Looking (British, 2020, Bay)
Broodmare Sire
Kingman (Cartier Award Horse of the Year, 4 G1 wins over a mile)
Details Page
(5-generation pedigree, myostatin test results, etc.)
https://horse-central.com/horse/justlooking2026/
Pedigree and Mating Highlights
● Royal Burst of Speed
Sire Contrail is the third horse in history to win the Satsuki Sho, Tokyo Yushun, and Kikuka Sho undefeated.
Stud fee for 2026 is \18,000,000.
● Adaptability to Japan's Fast Turf
Broodmare sire Kingman has a proven track record in Japan, including with Schnell Meister (NHK Mile Cup).
The Ahonoora bloodline within the dam's family has recently appeared in numerous G1 and graded race winners such as Croix du Nord (2025 Tokyo Yushun) and Mad Cool (2024 Takamatsunomiya Kinen).
● Top European Sprint Dam Line
Half-brother Maarek has won 6 graded stakes, including the G1 Prix de l'Abbaye over 1000m on turf. This is a tough family known for longevity, with 37 starts from autumn of their 2-year-old year to autumn of their 8-year-old year, earning the nickname "Iron Horse."
▼ Sale Outline
Name
JRHA Select Sale 2026
Organizer
Japan Racing Horse Association (JRHA)
Dates
July 13, 2026 (Mon) Yearling Division / July 14, 2026 (Tue) Foal Division
Venue
Northern Horse Park (Tomakomai City, Hokkaido)
Official Website
https://www.jrha.or.jp/selectsale/outline
▼ About Horse Central Co., Ltd.
Weaving World-Class Bloodlines
Horse Central, though a new challenger with a short history, is pioneering new frontiers in thoroughbred production with its unique bloodline theories and meticulous data analysis.
Our mission is to guide our partners to the highest stages, including the Select Sale, and towards victory beyond, through reliable training backed by data.
Company Name
Horse Central Co., Ltd.
Address
2F, 8-1-11 Takuyu Nishi-machi, Tomakomai City, Hokkaido 059-1302
▼ Inquiries Regarding This Matter
Horse Central Co., Ltd. Public Relations
E-Mail: info@horse-central.com
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- Source: PR TIMES
- Category: 競馬