In a tri-org meeting tonight, the officers of horseowners’ groups MARHO (Metropolitan Association of Race Horse Owners), Philtobo(Philippine Thoroughbred Owners’ and Breeders’ Organization), and KDJM (Klub Don Juan de Manila) declared a “racing holiday” this weekend, meaning that their members will not be declaring their horses to run at Santa Ana Park for Saturday and Sunday [...]
Horseman’s Digest issue #5 (December 2007), is the first anniversary issue and packed full of the latest industry news and photos.
Available at Santa Ana Park and San Lazaro Leisure Park.
From my home to yours - may the peace and grace of Jesus Christ be in your hearts this season and always!
KARERA LANG!
by Jenny Ortuoste for Tumbok
for 20 December 2007, Thursday
Suggested heading: Philracom Derby at Industry Sales
Sa unang pagkakataon, itatanghal ng Philracom ang Grand Presidential Derby na may kabuuang matabang premyo na P6 million. Sa buong kalendaryo, ito na ang karera na may pinaka-malaking pabuya para sa mga magwawagi.
Katakam-takam ang P3.6 million na first prize, at [...]
KARERA LANG!
By Jenny Ortuoste for Tumbok
Tuesday, 18 Dec. 2007
Suggested Heading: Indelible Ink, hindi nila mabura!
Tumala na naman ng panalo ang superfilly na si Indelible Ink, this time sa Philracom Juvenile Championship sa Santa Ana Park noong Dec. 16. Silang dalawa lang ng kanyang stablemate na si Anonymous ang babaeng kabayo sa karerang iyon.
Nilampaso ng dalawang [...]
35th PCSO Presidential Gold Cup
Ruler of Racing: Native Land
Reigns in Historic Race with Four-Length Win
ONCE AGAIN, Native Land proved himself the horse of the moment when he ruled one of the racing calendar’s most prestigious events, the 2,000-meter 35th PCSO (Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office) Presidential Gold Cup held last December 9 at the [...]
Relax, Just Do It: Training Native Land
An Interview with Anthony “Toots” A. Henson
Native Land’s impressive victories in December 9’s 35th PCSO Presidential Gold Cup and November 18’s MARHO Breeders’ Cup (MBC) Classic merit a closer look at his trainer, Anthony “Toots” A. Henson.
Toots is 32, and has been training racehorses for the past five [...]
HORSEMAN’S PROFILE
Living the Legacy
Butch Mamon carries on the thoroughbred tradition of C & H Enterprises
Mention the phrase “C &H Enterprises” to most racegoers and recall will be immediate. The old-timers will say “Fair and Square”; the younger ones, “Cover Girl” or “West Bound”. C & H is known as a breeder of champions, with a [...]
"Karera Lang!" (Tagalog column) appears in Tumbok (tabloid of the Philippine Daily Inquirer Group of Publications) every Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday.
"The Hoarse Whisperer" (English column), appears in Manila Standard-Today every Wednesday.
My articles (in English) and, occasionally, photographs, appear in every issue of Horseman's Digest magazine, which is published every two or three months.
