From its research into the breeding and development of thoroughbred race horses through to its sponsorship of Japan's most high-profile thoroughbred auction, the Japan HorseRacing Association Select Sale, the JRHA has continuously strived for the promotion and advancement of the the Japanese horse racing industry since its inception in 1970. The first Select Sale was conducted by the JRHA in 1998 and set a precedent for increased fairness and transparency of thoroughbred sales in Japan. In recent years the JRHA Select Sale has gained worldwide prominence with several horses included in the auction making wins at high profile races across the globe, including Group 1 races such as the Dubai Duty Free (Admire Moon owned by Riichi Kondo, 2007) and the Hong Kong Mile (Hat Trick owned by Carrot Farm, 2005). In an landmark project, the JRHA is currently compiling a database of visual media relating to the Japanese horse racing industry. It is hoped that this will provide a useful historical record which will be continuously updated into the next generation of breeders and trainers and beyond. I look forward to seeing the fruits of this project and to the continued increase in prominence on the world stage of horses bred and developed in Japan.