METRO Manila Turf Club, Inc. announces the final entries and full purse details for the highly anticipated 3rd leg of the Prince and Kings Gold Cup, set for September 14 (Sunday).
With a total purse package of P17 million, the event promises world-class competition, high-stakes drama, and renewed momentum for the Philippine horseracing industry.
The spotlight will be on the undefeated Morally (Mo Tow-Street Rally by Hard Spun) , twice champion in two legs of the three-year-old Prince Cup series, and ridden by Jockey MA Morales as he attempts to close out the series in the final stage. He will face a strong field at the new 1600 meter distance other imported contenders Anytime Anywhere, Aussie Bound, Calculus, Candy and Wine, Gain, Rumored, and Tiz the Moon.
On the other hand, The Kings Gold Cup lineup, also to be ran in 1600 meters , also reads like a who’s who of top runners: 2ND leg winner Varatti (Into Mischief-Artemis-Empire Maker) mounted by Jockey JT Zarate faces first leg winner Sherbet Fountain (Twirling Candy-Church Camp by Forest Camp) ,comebacking Andiamo A Firenze (Speightswown -My Every Wish by Langfuhr) , also Perfect Delight, Counter Attack, Crusading Manila Bay, Dreaming Always, and newcomer Romantic Story all primed for a fierce battle for glory.
MMTCI has committed a purse breakdown and special races a total of P17 million for the event: P7 million for the Prince Gold Cup and P7 million for the Kings Gold Cup (P14 million total), plus P3 million allocated to the two Dr. Norberto Quisumbing Jr. Memorial Stakes (Races 1 and 2). Each race in the series carries a guaranteed minimum purse of P400,000.
These purses underscore MMTCI’s commitment to elevating competition and providing meaningful rewards for owners, trainers, and jockeys.
A boost for the industry and the economy The Prince and Kings Gold Cup was conceived by MMTCI Chairman and CEO Atty. Narciso O. Morales to rekindle public interest and stimulate growth in the horseracing sector after the prolonged disruption of the global pandemic. The series has played a key role in sustaining jobs across the industry and allied businesses, including feed manufacturers, farm suppliers, and other agricultural suppliers, while also contributing significant tax revenue.
Chairman Morales has been actively cultivating innovative international partnerships in Europe, Japan, Korea, and China to showcase Philippine racing abroad and explore export opportunities.
Inspired by global racing hubs, the MMTCI aims to elevate local racing standards and bring more international attention to the country’s racing events patterned after Las Vegas style of horseracing where all international races are being merged into a single venue.
In partnership with the Philippine Racing Commission, MMTCI will soon pilot claiming races—where horses are put up for bid before a race—to expand market activity, broaden ownership opportunities, and increase overall handle and industry liquidity, Morales emphasized. MMTCI is committed to integrity and transparency on and off the racetrack and that all races will be conducted under the strict supervision of relevant racing authorities and stewards, with full adherence to safety protocols and regulatory standards.
