MetroTurf Racecourse
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| Location | Malvar, Tanauan, Batangas, Philippines |
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| Owned by | Metro Manila Turf Club |
| Date opened | February 19, 2013 |
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| Notable races | PCSO Presidential Gold Cup PCSO Silver Cup |
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MetroTurf Racecourse[1] is a horse racing venue in the Philippines. Located in Malvar and Tanauan, Batangas.
It is owned by the Metro Manila Turf Club (MMTC).[2] MMTC was founded in 2013 and is served as an alternate horse racing hub alongside the Manila Jockey Club and the Philippine Racing Club.
History
MMTCI began its operation in February 2013 by Dr. Norberto Quisumbing Jr., founder of the Norkis Group of Companies. It was built on a 45-hectare (450,000 m2) racetrack located at the boundary of Malvar and Tanauan in Batangas. Quisumbing spent ₱1 billion in constructing the racetrack.[3]
In 2021, MMTCI has allegedly collected twice the required 10% tax on horse racing bets, which resulted in an excessive ₱300 million. More than 60 horse trainers and groomers were signed a petition to the Games and Amusements Board (GAB) to suspend MMTCI's operations until the latter has settled unpaid taxes.[4]
Facilities
The racecourse was constructed by Singaporean racetrack consultant and builder K.K. Kumar. It has a 1,525-meter (5,003 ft) long track and a grandstand which can accommodate 3,000 people.[5]
References
- ^ "PCSO Silver Cup Roll of Champions". PCSO 43rd Gold Cup 2015 Souvenir Magazine. Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office: 34. Retrieved August 4, 2025.
- ^ "MetroTurf names Fernando Poe Jr. road in honor of 'Da King'". The Philippine Star. August 31, 2014. Retrieved August 4, 2025.
- ^ Velasco, Bill. "Horse racing's new home". THE GAME OF LIFE, SPORTSHUB. The Philippine Star (April 27, 2013). Retrieved December 11, 2013.
- ^ "Suspend MetroTurf permit: GAB urged to crack the whip on Batangas race track operator for allegedly amassing P300 million in illegal horse betting taxes". Bilyonaryo. July 6, 2023. Retrieved May 28, 2024.
- ^ "About Us". Metro Manila Turf Club. Retrieved July 31, 2025.
