The Horsemen's Track
| Location | Padre Garcia, Batangas, Philippines |
|---|---|
| Owned by | Hapi Jockey Club |
| Date opened | 2024 |
The Horsemen's Track is a horse racing complex under construction in Padre Garcia, Batangas, Philippines. It is owned and to be operated by the Hapi Jockey Club.
Background[edit]
The construction of The Horsemen's Track was followed by the granting of a 25-year franchise to the Hapi Jockey Club, Inc. (HJCI) by the Philippine government through Republic Act 11649 which took effect in March 2022. The franchise allowed the jockey club to operate race tracks in Batangas, Laguna and Cavite. Groundbreaking for The Horsemen's Track in Padre Garcia, Batangas took place on May 3, 2022.[1] The venue is projected to open in 2024.[2]
Facilities[edit]
The Horsemen's Track will be patterned after the Churchill Downs in Louisville, United States which will reportedly be a departure from other race tracks in the Philippines. The twin oval track will have a length of 1,600 meters (5,200 ft), a tunnel, as well as a gallery for spectators. It will be built on a 50 hectares (120 acres) land.[2] Manila Jockey Club leases its Saddle and Clubs Leisure Park horse racing facilities in Carmona, Cavite, to Hapi Jockey Club Inc. (HJCI)[3]
References[edit]
- ^ "Modern racetrack to rise in Padre Garcia". The Philippine Star. May 14, 2022. Retrieved May 14, 2022.
- ^ a b Castillo, Musong (May 12, 2022). "Horse racing gets boost with fourth racetrack to rise in Batangas". Philippine Daily Inquirer. Retrieved May 14, 2022.
- ^ "Manila Jockey to lease out Cavite horse racing facility". September 13, 2022.