MAJOR RACING RETURNS TO SAN LAZARO
Manila, May 25, 1998 - The Manila Jockey Club hosts three racing events this week and next month which will mark the return of big time races at the San Lazaro Hippodrome. Expected to draw big crowds and record stakes are the 1867 Founders' Cup Sunday, May 24; the San Miguel Centennial Cup on June 77 and the San Miguel Beer Gran Copa de Manila on June 24.
Highlight of the celebrations of the founding of the MJC 131 years ago, the 1867 Founder's Cup Stakes has a total purse of P400,000 to be disputed by nine tough and tested gallopers. Adding spice to the festivities is a Sweepstakes race with four newcomers fighting for the top prize of P300,000.
San Miguel Beer officially tied up with the Manila Jockey Club for the sponsorship of the two major events -- the San Miguel Beer Centennial Cup and the San Miguel Beer Gran Copa de Manila.
The oldest beer brewery in the country is also sponsoring 14 special and trophy races on Founder's Day, with additional prizes ranging from P10,000 to P25,000.
Reported by: Sol Jose Vanzi
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