PCSO Presidential Gold Cup
Horse race
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The Presidential Gold Cup (branded as PCSO Presidential Gold Cup for sponsorship reasons) is a Domestic Group 1 flat horse race in the Philippines. It was established in 1973.[1][2]
ClassGroup I
LocationMetroTurf Racecourse
Malvar, Batangas, Philippines (since 2021), Philippine Jockey Club
Padre Garcia, Batangas, Philippines (since 2025)
Malvar, Batangas, Philippines (since 2021), Philippine Jockey Club
Padre Garcia, Batangas, Philippines (since 2025)
Inaugurated1973
Race typeThoroughbred
| Class | Group I |
|---|---|
| Location | MetroTurf Racecourse Malvar, Batangas, Philippines (since 2021), Philippine Jockey Club Padre Garcia, Batangas, Philippines (since 2025) |
| Inaugurated | 1973 |
| Race type | Thoroughbred |
| Sponsor | Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office |
| Race information | |
| Distance | 2,000 meters |
| Surface | Dirt |
| Track | Left-handed |
| Weight | Handicap |
| Purse | ₱15,000,000 (2025) |
Background
The Presidential Gold Cup was established with the support of the Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office (PCSO) under the then-chairman Nereo Andolong. It was named after the role of the President, the chief executive of the Philippines.[3] It is also supported by the Philippine Racing Commission (Philracom).[4]
The Gold Cup was initially held at the San Lazaro Hippodrome of the Manila Jockey Club from 1973 to 1978.[3][5]
From 1979 to 1987, the Philracom took over the organization of the PGC before the PCSO resumed conducting the race.[6]
In 2025, the Gold Cup was elevated into a Domestic Group 1 race with a prize money of 15 million pesos.[7]
Venues
| Venue | Location | Closed |
|---|---|---|
| San Lazaro Hippodrome | Manila | 2002 |
| Santa Ana Park | Makati, Metro Manila | 2008 |
| Santa Ana Park | Naic, Cavite | 2022 |
| San Lazaro Leisure Park | Carmona, Cavite | 2022 |
| MetroTurf Racecourse | Malvar, Batangas | Active |
| Philippine Jockey Club | Padre Garcia, Batangas | Active |
Winners
| Year | Venue | Winner | Jockey | Owner | Time | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1973 | SLH | Sun God | Elias Ordiales | Pedro Cojuangco | N/a | [8][9] |
| 1974 | Ilocos King | Crescencio | Constante Rubio | 2:17 | [8][5] | |
| 1975 | Henna's Gold | Camba | Domingo Poblete | N/a | [8][9] | |
| 1976 | Fiorella | Jesus Guce | Gretchen Cojuangco | N/a | ||
| 1977 | Little Morning | Andres Camba | Yulo family | N/a | ||
| 1978 | Gypsy Grey | Eduardo Domingo Jr. | Yulo family | N/a | ||
| 1979 | Honor Roll | Francisco Fernando | Peping Cojuangco | N/a | ||
| 1980 | Red Annie | Jesus Guce | Nicanor Jacinto III | N/a | ||
| 1981 | Fair and Square | Jesus Guce | Cesar and Herminia Mamon | N/a | ||
| 1982 | Fair and Square | Jesus Guce | Cesar and Herminia Mamon | N/a | ||
| 1983 | Skywalker | Elpidio Aguila | Henry Cojuangco | N/a | ||
| 1984 | Dino Bambino | Eduardo Domingo Jr. | Cadamma Enterprises | N/a | ||
| 1985 | Headmaster | Andres Camba | Caramel Investments | N/a | ||
| 1986 | Music Machine | Rizalito Agustin | Jenar Breeders Corp. | N/a | ||
| 1987 | Time Master | Eduardo Domingo Jr. | Cadamma Enterprises | N/a | ||
| 1988 | Thriller | Gerardo Biazon | Andrew Sanchez | N/a | ||
| 1989 | Sun Dancer | Eduardo Domingo Jr. | Toshio Abe | N/a | ||
| 1990 | Sun Dancer | Eduardo Domingo Jr. | Toshio Abe | N/a | ||
| 1991 | Balatkayo | Joe Noel Camu | RHU Corporation | N/a | ||
| 1992 | Grand Party | Guarino Infantado | Andrew Sanchez | N/a | ||
| 1993 | Fair Start | Elpidio Aguila | C&H Enterprises | N/a | ||
| 1994 | Crown Colony | Antonio Alcasid Jr. | Romen Equity Corp. | N/a | ||
| 1995 | Strong Material | Jesus Guce | Rolando Rojas | N/a | ||
| 1996 | Bulldozer | Joe Noel Camu | Chito Arceo | N/a | [8][10] | |
| 1997 | Bulldozer | Joe Noel Camu | Katkarian Inc. | N/a | ||
| 1998 | Real Top | Jesus Guce | Emmanuel King | N/a | [8] | |
| 1999 | Hobby | Ramon Guce | Jose Vergel de Dios | N/a | ||
| 2000 | Wind Blown | Dominador Borbe Jr. | Sandy Javier | N/a | ||
| 2001 | Wind Blown | Patricio Dilema | Sandy Javier | 2:13.5 | [11] | |
| 2002 | Free Wind | Joe Noel Camu | Robert Liong | N/a | [12] | |
| 2003 | SLLP | Red Star Rising | Manolito Daquis | Michael Trillana | 2:07 | [13] |
| 2004 | Empire King | Jeffrey Ladiana | David Lee | N/a | [14][9] | |
| 2005 | Speed Advantage | Roberto Yutadco | Sandy Javier | 02:05 | [9] | |
| 2006 | Real Spicy | Jesse Guce | Hermie Esguerra | 2:09 | [9][15] | |
| 2007 | Native Land | Jesse Guce | Antonio Tan Jr. | 02:07 | [9] | |
| 2008 | Ibarra | Kelvin Abobo | Benhur Abalos | 02:09 | [9][16] | |
| 2009 | Don Enrico | Fernando Raquel Jr. | Lorraine Uy Wi and Gerardo Espina Jr. | N/a | [9] | |
| 2010 | SAP (C) | Yes Pogi | Manolito Daquis | Francis Lim | N/a | [17][9][18] |
| 2011 | SLLP | Magna Carta | Jesse Guce | Michael Javier | 2:07 | [9][18] |
| 2012 | SAP (C) | Hagdang Bato | JB Hernandez | Benhur Abalos | 2:09 | [19] |
| 2013 | SLLP | Pugad Lawin | Patricio Dilema | Antonio Tan Jr. | N/a | [20][9][21] |
| 2014 | Hagdang Bato | JB Hernandez | Benhur Abalos | 2:06 | [22] | |
| 2015 | Dixie Gold | Patricio Dilema | Joey Dyhengco | 2:08 | [23] | |
| 2016 | Low Profile | N/a | N/a | 02:07 | [24] | |
| 2017 | MT | Dewey Boulevard | Patricio Dilema | Hermie Esguerra | 2:05 | [25][26] |
| 2018 | SLLP | Sepfourteen | John Alvin Guce | SC Stockfarm Inc. | 02:08 | [27][28] |
| 2019 | Super Sonic | JB Guce | Sandy Javier | N/a | [4][29] | |
| 2020 | Pangalusian Island | Mark Alvarez | N/a | 2:08.8 | [30] | |
| 2021 | MT | Nuclear Bomb[a] | N/a | N/a | N/a | [31][32] |
| 2022 | Big Lagoon | N/a | N/a | 2:04 | [33] | |
| 2023 | Big Lagoon | John Alvin Guce | N/a | 2:05 | [34][35] | |
| 2024 | Batang Manda | Patricio Dilema | Benhur Abalos | 2:06 | [36] | |
| 2025 | PJC | Don Julio | Apoy Asuncion | Felizardo R. Sevilla Jr. | 2:03 | [37] |
Notes
- Originally won by Sky Shot which was later disqualified due to foul riding by its jockey FM Racquel Jr. . Nuclear Bomb was later promoted as winner