PADRE GARCIA, Batangas — The Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office (PCSO) and the Philippine Racing Commission (PHILRACOM) joined forces once again to advance the country’s horse racing industry during the 2025 PHILRACOM–PCSO 3rd Leg Imported/Local Challenge, held December 28, 2025, at the Philippine Jockey Club.
A total of nine horses competed in the 2,000-meter race, which carried a gross guaranteed prize of ₱1,500,000.00. Emerging victorious was “Buzz Rocket,” owned by Bell Racing Stable/Eric Dela Rosa, with jockey Oneal Cortez and trainer Donato Sordan. The winning team took home the top prize of ₱900,000.00 after a strong performance on the track.
Finishing in second place was “Resonant,” followed by “Tough Customer” in third and “Reverse Merger” in fourth. Rounding out the field were “Candy and Wine” in fifth, “Anytime Anywhere” in sixth, and “Readytoriskitall” in seventh place.
The trophies and plaques were personally awarded by PHILRACOM Chairman Aurelio De Leon and PCSO Assistant General Manager for the Gaming, Product Development, and Marketing Sector, Atty. Lyssa Grace Pagano, assisted by Corporate Planning Department Manager Atty. Anna Liza Inciong and Product and Standard Development Department Manager Demosthenes Magno.
Through the continued partnership between PCSO and PHILRACOM, organizers expressed optimism that horse racing in the Philippines will further grow, promoting competitiveness, integrity, and sustained support for the local racing community.
