Humble Riches tops Don Juan race
LIVING UP to her lofty prerace billing, crack filly Humble Riches rallied from off the pace to rule the 11th Don Juan Derby – Resorts World Stakes Race, highlight of the record-setting Don Juan Derby racefest last Sunday at San Lazaro Leisure Park in Carmona, Cavite.
The prized 3-year-old galloper, owned by Kenneth Causon and trained by Ruben Clor, stepped up in the last 400 meters and was hardly pressed by jockey Patricio Dilema as she took command in the final stretch en route to victory and the P900,000 winner’s purse.
Humble Riches’ impressive win capped the blockbuster racing extravaganza organized by Klub Don Juan de Manila (KDJM) and hosted by the Manila Jockey Club, Inc., with total gross sales for the week surpassing P156 million, a 15 percent increase compared to last year’s sales.
“In behalf of the officers and members of KDJM, we wish to express out heartfelt appreciation to our sponsors as well as the Bayang Karerista, for their contribution to the success of this year’s Don Juan Derby racing festival,” said KDJM president Tonyboy Eleazar.
