Court of Honor seeks 3rd leg of Triple Crown

Court of Honor, winner of the second leg of the Philippine Racing Commission Triple Crown, will face stiff opposition from multiple stakes winner Princess Ella in the third leg of the series for elite 3YO on July 12.

Court of Honor shut down first leg winner Superv in the 1,800-meter second leg last May 14. Both fillies won their respective legs as longshots, fueling interest in a possible similar scenario next Sunday at the Metroturf Racecourse in Malvar, Batangas.

Princess Ella, a filly who won this year’s 1,600-meter second Hopeful Stakes race last May 13, is expected to be Court of Honor’s toughest rival in the 2,000-meter Triple Crown third leg, which also features Money Talks, Icon, Dikoridik Koridak and Sky Hook.

Philracom chairman Andrew Sanchez has coordinated with Metroturf management and with other industry sectors about arrangements for the race. The tri-organization of horseowners, comprising Marho, Philtobo and Klub Don Juan de Manila, has promised support for the event by sponsoring the catering services.

“We anticipate that this will be a well-attended event,” Sanchez said. “We have invited all the participating horseowners and their families, and look forward to seeing the racing fans at the track to cheer for their favorite horses and jockeys.”

Also to attend the race are officers and members of the Press Photographers of the Philippines, who are participating in a threepart photo contest series sponsored by Philracom. The winners of the second leg of the contest will be announced there.

The third Hopeful stakes race will be held also at Metroturf the day before (July 11) over 1,800 meters, featuring Dinalupihan, Miss Brulay, Princess Meili, Driven, Gentle Strength, Jazz Wild, Paguukol Bubukol, Mayweather, Tubbataha Reef, and Spicy Time.