Imported Horses Set to Compete in High-Stakes Prince and King's Cups in Batangas
Source: news.source.abante
Metro Manila Turf Club Inc. (MMTCI) has opened its gates to imported thoroughbreds for the inaugural leg of the prestigious Prince Cup and King's Gold Cup, set to take place in Malvar, Batangas on July 20, 2025. The event, announced by Philippine Racing Commission chairman Reli de Leon and MMTCI racing manager Rondy Prado, is a Triple Crown series aimed at boosting the competitiveness and quality of imported racehorses in the Philippines. Each leg of the race offers a significant cash prize of P5.5 million, with the races covering distances from 1,200 to 1,600 meters.
Key Points
The Prince Cup and King's Gold Cup are part of a Triple Crown event exclusively for imported horses, with the first leg occurring on July 20, 2025.
The event aims to enhance the competitiveness and quality of imported racehorses in the Philippines.
Each leg of the race has a cash prize of P5.5 million and will be held over different distances: 1,200m, 1,400m, and 1,600m.
Imported horses from Australia, Europe, United States, Japan, and the Middle East are participating, valued between P5M to P7M each.
The initiative aligns with government goals to expand the domestic horse racing market, increase tax revenues, and improve the quality of Philippine racehorses on the global stage.
MMTCI plans to elevate Philippine horse racing to international standards and broadcast the races globally to stimulate economic growth.
