Birchton Dominates the 2024 PHILRACOM 1st Leg 3YO IMPORTED/LOCAL CHALLENGE

“A thrilling spectacle of speed and skill”

 

MANILA – The 2024 PHILRACOM 1st Leg 3YO IMPORTED/LOCAL CHALLENGE, held on September 1, 2024, at the Metro Manila Turf Club, Inc. (MMTCI) in Malvar, Batangas, was a thrilling spectacle of speed and skill. The 1,600-meter race, with a guaranteed gross prize of Php 1,000,000.00, saw an impressive performance from all participants, but it was Birchton who stole the show.

Birchton, sired by Maclean’s Music out of ChaseTheGold, and owned by Felizardo R. Sevilla Jr., led the race from start to finish. Trained by Dante I. Salazar and expertly ridden by jockey Jeffril T. Zarate, Birchton showcased exceptional prowess, clocking an official time of 25-22’-24-29, totaling 1:40.8. This victory earned Birchton the top prize of Php 600,000.00.

The race for second place was contested between Perfect Shot and Heart Ofa Champion, with Perfect Shot edging out for the runner-up position. Part Time Lover finished in last place, while Border Force was scratched from the race due to being off-feed.

The prize distribution for the race was as follows: the first place received Php 600,000.00, second place Php 225,000.00, third place Php 125,000.00, and fourth place Php 50,000.00.

The 2024 PHILRACOM 1st Leg 3YO IMPORTED/LOCAL CHALLENGE was a testament to the incredible talent and dedication of the horses, jockeys, and trainers involved.