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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 | Presidential Gold Cup |
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MetroTurf Racing Complex, commonly known as Metro Manila Turf Club (MMTC) after its owner, is a horse racing venue in the Philippines. Located in Malvar and Tanauan, Batangas, MMTC was founded in 2013 and is served as an alternate horse racing hub alongside the Manila Jockey Club and the Philippine Racing Club.
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. [1]
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. [2]
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. [3]
