An evenly weighted evening of racing will unfold at the Philippine Jockey Club on Wednesday, January 28, as a seven-race programme runs from 5:30pm to 8:30pm, built on consistency, tempo, and competitive balance. With every race carrying identical prize money of ₱300,000, the meeting will set a rare level of balance and opportunity across the entire meeting.
Beyond the headline purses, the meeting will be strengthened by a series of incentives announced by management. A minimum guaranteed prize pool of ₱300,000 per race will ensure competitive rewards throughout the card, while a ₱3,000 trailer subsidy for MMTC horses, applicable to all non-stakes races for the week, will ease logistical pressures for connections. Adding further encouragement, trainers will receive an additional ₱2,500 per horse for all participating runners in non-stakes races. Sponsored by the Philippine Jockey Club, these incentives are set to elevate both participation and performance on the night.
The action will begin promptly at 5:30pm with Race 1, an RBHS Class 5 (17–41 Split) over 1200 metres. A field of nine runners will open proceedings, setting the early rhythm of the night in a sprint distance that traditionally rewards sharp breaks and decisive positioning.
That tempo will carry straight into Race 2 at 6:00pm, another RBHS Class 5 (17–41 Split) over the same 1200 metres. With 10 runners engaged, this contest is expected to add early depth to the card, testing consistency within the lower rating bracket while maintaining the evening’s competitive edge.
At 6:30pm, the programme will step up a level with Race 3, an RBHS Class 4 (42–56 Split). Run again over 1200 metres, this race will feature eight runners and introduce stronger ratings into the mix, where tactical speed and race awareness are likely to prove decisive.
The fourth event at 7:00pm will return to RBHS Class 5 (17–41 Split) conditions. Race 4, over 1200 metres, will bring together eight runners, offering another opportunity for emerging performers to make their presence felt under identical prize conditions.
Quality will rise again at 7:30pm with Race 5, an RBHS Class 4 (42–56 Split) sprint. With nine runners set to compete over 1200 metres, this contest is expected to provide one of the sharper assessments of the night, as proven form meets competitive depth.
As the evening progresses, Race 6 at 8:00pm will continue the Class 4 theme. Another RBHS Class 4 (42–56 Split) over 1200 metres, it will feature eight runners, placing renewed focus on consistency and finishing strength as fatigue begins to influence decision-making late in the card.
The meeting will conclude at 8:30pm with Race 7, an RBHS Class 5 (17–41 Split) sprint over 1200 metres. With a full field of 10 runners, the finale will offer a fitting close to the evening, where even margins and equal prize incentives ensure that competitive intent remains high through the final race.
With uniform prize money, meaningful incentives, and a tightly structured schedule, Philippine Racecards 28 January promise a focused, competitive, and rewarding night of racing. It will stand not just as another fixture on the calendar, but as a clear statement of support for participants across all levels of the sport.
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