Global Symposium on Racing Speaker: Tom Hashimoto
Tom Hashimoto joined the Japan Racing Association (JRA) in 2003 and has held various roles at Nakayama Racecourse, the Promotion and Financial Departments, WINS Sapporo (OTB) and Kyoto Racecourse. He was based at the JRA New York Office from 2012 to 2015.
Subsequently, he spent eight years in the International Department at JRA Headquarters, where he was mainly involved in matters related to the International Federation of Horseracing Authorities (IFHA), the Asian Racing Federation (ARF), the international distribution of Japanese racing, and the operation of Japanese betting pools overseas. He successfully led the bid to host the 40th Asian Racing Conference in Sapporo in 2024 and was the chief organizer of the event.
Since May 2025, he has served as General Manager of the JRA New York Office, overseeing promotional activities for Japanese international races—including the Japan Cup—across North and South America, coordinating invitations for the World All-Star Jockeys, and supporting Japanese horses’ participation in U.S. racing events.