San Lazaro Hippodrome

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San Lazaro Hippodrome
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San Lazaro Hippodrome in 1932
Location Santa Cruz, Manila, Philippines
Owned by Manila Jockey Club
Operated by Manila Jockey Club
Date opened1912
Date closed2002
Notable races Presidential Gold Cup

The San Lazaro Hippodrome was a horse racing venue in Manila, Philippines. Owned by the Manila Jockey Club it operated from 1912 to 2002.

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History

The San Lazaro Hippodrome was owned and operated by the Manila Jockey Club (MJC) which was formed in 1867. Originally MJC organized races at the Santa Mesa Hippodrome. [1]

In 1900, MJC under Juan Jose Tuason leased 12 hectares (30 acres) of land in Santa Cruz from the Sisters of the Monasterio de Santa Clara. In 1912, they bought the land from the nuns where they built a new grandstand and a six-furlong turf track for the San Lazaro Race Course. [1]

In 1942, MJC ceased operation following the Japanese occupation during World War II. The club's facilities itself was occupied by the Japanese the following year and after the Battle of Manila of 1945, it was used by the Americans. MJC regained possession of the race course in March 1946 and after renovation work was reopened. [1]

The Presidential Gold Cup was inaugurated at the San Lazaro race course in 1973. Subsequent editions were held until 1978. From 1979, the MJC alternates hosting duties with the Philippine Racing Club. [2]

Closure

The MJC granted SM Prime Holdings to develop 4 hectares (9.9 acres) of the track to a shopping mall. [3]

In 2002, the MJC moved out of the San Lazaro Hippodrome to a new venue in Cavite which became known as the San Lazaro Leisure Park. [4] [5]

The site back in Manila was gradually developed to a mixed-used development known as the San Lazaro Tourism and Business Park. [6]

References

  1. 1 2 3 "Phillipines". Asian Racing Federation. Archived from the original on March 4, 2016. Retrieved July 28, 2025.
  2. ↑ Mendez, Carlo (December 16, 2001). "The Cup over the years". Manila Standard. p. A8. Retrieved July 27, 2025.
  3. ↑ Mendez, Christina; Diaz, Conrado Jr. "MJC posts P82.4M net income in 2002". The Philippine Star. Retrieved July 28, 2025.
  4. ↑ "Goodbye San Lazaro, hello Carmona". Manila Standard Today . Retrieved June 4, 2015.
  5. ↑ Mendez, Christina; Diaz, Conrado Jr. (April 2, 2003). "MJC gets nod to hold horse races at new Carmona site". The Philippine Star. Retrieved July 28, 2025.
  6. ↑ Ledesma, Jam (March 5, 2022). "WMRC: A heartbeat away from Manila's landmark attractions". Philippines Graphic. Retrieved July 28, 2025.
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