LOCAL, IMPORTED HORSES IN CARLSBERG RACES
Manila, Feb. 12, 1998 - The battle among top local and imported horses peaks with the Carlsberg Beer Stakes at the San Lazaro hippodrome this Sunday.
Six entries will fight it out for the top prize of P242,500 in the races, which serves as the fourth leg of the Challenge to Champion Stakes series and the 9th and final leg of the 1997 Asia Brewery Stakes Series.
A total of P350,000 will be offered as prizes, with the runner-up receiving P57,500 and the third and fourth placers getting P37,500 and P12,500 respectively.
Asia Brewery is also sponsoring six trophy races on Sunday. The well-handicapped races will provide spice for the whole-day schedule hosted by the Manila Jockey Club.
The winner in each trophy race will receive P10,000 bonus.
Reported by: Sol Jose Vanzi
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