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Mowelfund Race

Wednesday, 09 May 2012
Written by Jenny Ortuoste
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MANILA STANDARD – MAY 9, 2012

The racing industry has a long tradition of performing benevolent deeds, specifically through the holding of charity races that raise funds for a beneficiary individual or organization. According to horseowner's association Klub Don Juan de Manila past president Lamberto "Jun" Almeda, Jr. their group will sponsor a one-day racing festival on May 13, a Sunday, at the Manila Jockey Club's San Lazaro Leisure Park. Dubbed "Tulong sa Mowelfund" the proceeds from 11 or 12 races that will be held on that day will benefit needy movie industry workers. "A lot of movie stars will be attending," said Almeda. Lorna Tolentino will be there with Philip Salvador to present the trophies for the Rudy Fernandez Cup, in honor of the late actor, and sponsored by Mayor Leonardo "Sandy" Javier, Jr.

He added that Dingdong Dantes and Marian Rivera might also attend the event. KDJM is still soliciting sponsors for all the races they plan to have, and are grateful to those who've already come on board, among them fellow horseowner Manny Santos.

Almeda also revealed that elections for new officers of the KDJM took place last April 16, with the new president being Antonio "Tonyboy" Eleazar. Not only a long-standing horseowner, Almeda is also deeply involved and reiterates the need to encourage the entrance of new players. We would like everyone interested in owning a horse to join us in investing in this exciting sport. We need more owners, and more horses, especially with the third racetrack soon to open.

There are two racetracks at present, both in Cavite – SLLP in Carmona and the Philippine Racing Club's Santa Ana Park in Naic. The third one is the Metro Manila Turf Club in Malvar, Batangas, a project spearheaded by horseowner-breeder and businessman Norberto Quisumbing, Jr. A trial workout was set for April 28, complete with use of the starting gate for practice jumpouts. This shows that MMTC's inaugural race may not be too far off.

Last Updated on Thursday, 10 May 2012 13:58