In the spring of 1925, Naruo Race Track of Hanshin Horse Racing Club was leased to hold horse racing, which was the first horse racing event accompanied by the sale of betting tickets based on the Horse Racing Act.
1925年春季は阪神競馬倶楽部の鳴尾競馬場を借りて代替開催をしたが、これが競馬法に基づき馬券発売の伴う初の競馬開催となった。