A new racing afternoon is set to unfold at the Philippine Jockey Club on Sunday, January 4, where balance, opportunity, and raw competition will define the day. With all seven races carrying an identical purse of ₱400,000, hierarchy gives way to hunger, and reputation alone will offer no protection. From the opening maiden to the final Class 4 contest, every gate break will matter, and every finish will be earned the hard way.
The card is built on uniform stakes and a consistent 1200-metre trip throughout, a format that promises sharp speed, tactical positioning, and very little room for error. With no designated feature race, the spotlight will rotate freely across the program, turning each contest into a potential headline.
Racing will begin at 2:00 PM with a 3yo & Above Maiden Race, where seven runners will chase not just prize money but a long-awaited first breakthrough. Maiden races often carry a quiet tension, and this opener is expected to set the tone for an afternoon where patience and timing will be rewarded.
Contenders: El Drountti, Darley Bell, Sultan Bell, Bravery, Mount Citadel, Fastidious, Dabestofmylove
At 2:30 PM, the tempo is expected to lift with the arrival of RBHS Class 3 (57–70 Split) runners. With seven horses lining up, this race should bring stronger early pace and sharper finishing speed, testing which contenders are ready to assert themselves at this level.
The middle of the card leans into competitive depth. Race 3 at 3:00 PM, a Class 5 (17–41 Split) sprint with six runners, will likely hinge on race placement and clean execution. That is followed at 3:30 PM by a Class 4 (42–56 Split) event, where six runners will attempt to stamp authority in a division known for narrow margins.
Momentum continues at 4:00 PM with another Class 4 contest, this time featuring seven runners, before the schedule dips back into Class 5 territory at 4:30 PM. These races often produce unpredictable results, and Sunday’s equal prize structure only adds fuel to the competitiveness.
The day will close at 5:00 PM with a final RBHS Class 4 (42–56 Split) race, a fitting finale where six runners will carry the weight of the afternoon’s accumulated pressure. With no race holding greater financial value than another, ambition will be the common currency across the card.
Contenders: Constatic Offer, Authentikation, Hey Mark, Captain Bob, Wild Is The Wind, Calculus
Philippine Racecards 4 January will be about execution, intent, and composure. At the Philippine Jockey Club, the message is clear: no margins, no mercy, and no race that can be taken lightly.
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