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The sight of racing thoroughbreds. Valiant jockeys
aiming for the win. An overwhelming roar from the crowd. On the race
tracks, “horse power” takes on a whole new meaning, as it brings
with it one’s passion for winning and an inspired commitment to
preserve a treasured heritage.
Long before horses dominated
hippodromes and such similarly constructed racetracks, they have
already been racing for nobility. Dubbed as “the sport of
kings,” horse racing brandished the brawn and vitality of royals
in such glorious conquests as chariot races of Roman times. Even in
mythology, the sport found its rightful place as steeds of the gods.
Today, horse racing has evolved into a national pastime, but
nevertheless kept its glory alive for racers and racing enthusiasts
alike.
Here in the Philippines, the love
for the sport gave rise to the first racing club in Southeast
Asia—The Manila Jockey Club, founded in 1867 by Spanish General
Jose de la Gandara y Navarro, along with the 100 socio fondadores,
or elite sportsmen, who were mostly descendants of distinguished
Filipino, Spanish, and English families. With over a century of
horse racing heritage to its name, the Manila Jockey Club remains at
par with the world’s horse racing community, as it continues to
adapt industry-leading facilities in its newfound home—the San
Lazaro Leisure Park.
Envisioned as the new Mecca of
Philippine racing, the San Lazaro Leisure Park is the Philippines’
most modern horse racing complex, spanning 77 hectares of prime
property in Carmona, Cavite. Poised to usher in both tourists and
racing enthusiasts, the San Lazaro Leisure Park expands to integrate
a commercial complex, a casino, a luxury hotel, and an equestrian
field. As the industry of horse racing continues to flourish in the
south, Century Properties offers Filipinos a premium investment
inspired by this unique heritage.
Canyon Ranch, the country’s
first Wi-Fi integrated, first-class master-planned community, boasts
of an ideal location with exceptional terrain, refreshing climate,
and breathtaking views of Laguna de Bay, Mount Makiling, and Mount
Banahaw. Canyon Ranch is a 17-hectare, California Ranch Style gated
residential community, located within the progressive area of
Carmona, Cavite, just 25 minutes away from Makati, 15 minutes from
the International Airport, 10 minutes from Alabang, and premier
educational, recreational, shopping, sports and leisure facilities.
Integrated within the sprawling 77-hectare San Lazaro Leisure Park,
homeowners at Canyon Ranch have access to an array of sports,
leisure, and entertainment activities. See thoroughbreds race from
your own backyard, or enjoy the delightful range of amenities at the
exclusive Canyon Ranch Clubhouse, complete with basketball and
badminton courts, fully-equipped gym, a luxurious swimming pool, and
a modern game room. Convenience is paramount to this inviting
community, where virtually everything is just within reach at The
Village Center, which offers a fine selection of dining, shopping,
and entertainment establishments.
Recently voted Most Outstanding
Private Residential Community of the Year, Canyon Ranch is the
fastest-selling community in the south.
For inquiries, log on to www.canyonranch.com.ph
or call 818-9025, 893-7050 and 0915-700-2000
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