Independent Survey: Are Horse Racing Entertainers' Predictions Accurate? The True Feelings of 100 Fans and How They Use Prediction Sites

We conducted a 'Survey on Horse Racing Entertainers and Horse Racing Prediction Sites' targeting 100 active horse racing fans nationwide.

On one hand, 'horse racing entertainers' liven up the racing world with their unique styles, sharing their predictions on TV, YouTube, and social media. On the other hand, 'horse racing prediction sites' arm users with objective data such as past race records, horse lineages, and AI.

This survey thoroughly analyzed the true feelings of fans who seriously want to win, covering everything from the demographics of fans based on their betting and racing history, to their honest opinions on entertainers' predictions and reasons for using prediction sites.

Question 1: Please name all the horse racing entertainers you know.
- 1st Soshina: 64 votes
- 2nd Jai: 30 votes
- 3rd DAIGO: 27 votes
- 4th Junko Hosoe: 26 votes
- 5th Captain Watanabe: 16 votes

The most well-known horse racing entertainer among fans was Shimofuri Myojo's 'Soshina'.
With terms like 'Soshina's curse' trending on social media, Soshina boasts overwhelming popularity due to his high entertainment value.

Question 2: Which horse racing entertainer do you feel actually makes accurate predictions, and why?
- 1st Junko Hosoe (9 votes): 'As a former jockey, her explanations of the horse's physical condition and the paddock are very convincing', 'Her perspective on lineage and training is specific'
- 2nd Jai (7 votes): 'He is good at constructing combinations and picking dark horses. His perspective on total returns is persuasive'
- 3rd Captain Watanabe (6 votes): 'His unwavering strategy, unaffected by popularity, leads to a good return rate', 'His tendency to focus on front-runners is solid'
- 4th DAIGO (4 votes): 'He has an image of reliably winning on programs'
- 5th Soshina (3 votes): 'He gets high-payout wins relatively often'

While Soshina dominated in name recognition, those supported for 'actually winning' were skilled individuals like former JRA jockey Junko Hosoe, and return-focused Jai and Captain Watanabe.
It is clear that horse racing fans distinctly separate and evaluate 'fun as entertainment' and 'ability as a reference for betting tickets'.

Question 3: Which horse racing prediction sites have you used? (Multiple choice)
- net keiba: 51 people
- Keiba Lab: 35 people
- Others: 27 people
- Others (e-ai NEO, Umarks, etc.): 11 people

Major portal sites with abundant lineage and historical data are extremely popular, with 'net keiba' in particular having been used by more than half of the respondents.
Since it links with Sokupat for easy voting, anyone who is a horse racing fan has likely used it at least once.

Question 4: If you were to use one, which would you trust: a horse racing entertainer or a horse racing prediction site?
'Horse racing prediction sites' led 'horse racing entertainers' by about 3 times.

A standout theme in the free-response comments was that fans treat entertainers' predictions purely as 'entertainment to enjoy' or 'elements to liven up a show'.
Conversely, it became clear that when it comes to seriously betting their own money, many rely on 'prediction sites' that offer objective data devoid of emotion.

Summary
This survey revealed that while horse racing fans skillfully enjoy entertainers' predictions as 'entertainment', they smartly switch to 'horse racing prediction sites equipped with objective and systematic data' when it comes to actual betting.
For those thinking of trying horse racing, it might be best to start by watching the predictions of your favorite entertainers, and when you decide to try predicting on your own, base it on information from horse racing prediction sites.

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▼ Survey Overview
- Survey Target: 100 horse racing fans nationwide (those who have recently purchased betting tickets)
- Survey Items: Questionnaire on the use of horse racing entertainers and horse racing prediction sites
- Survey Period: January 25, 2026 - February 5, 2026
- Survey Method: Internet survey (17 questions total)