Jungkook takes Gold House Cup

Second favorite Jungkook emerged victorious as he fashioned out an off-the-pace run in the early goings and went for the win at just the opportune time to take home last Sunday’s 1st Gold House Co. Ltd. Special Invitational Race at the Metroturf

The Low Profile-Liquid Oxygen progeny bided his time in third at the onset while top favorites Boss Emong and Life Gets Better slugged it out to dictate the pace of the race not minding the testing 1800m distance.

It was at the far turn where jockey Jonathan Hernandez, relying on his experience, decided to go for the win with the frontrunners visibly tired. And that he did as Jungkook held off running mates Robin Hood and Magtotobetsky when he hit the wire two lengths ahead with Boss Emong salvaging fourth.

The race went with clips of 13’-22-24-25-26’ for a total of 1:51.

Overall, a festive racing atmosphere filled the Malvar, Batangas track as buses were provided for racing fans who wished to see live racing. Giveaways and raffle prizes abound for the bayang karerista with sandwiches for them as well.

The Korean guests were delighted and were delighted when they tried our native roasted pig (lechon) aside from the special bibingka and puto bumbong.

The racing fans there also appreciated Gold House’s lady president Mik Yung Choi who came in her native Korean outfit and kept saying “Salamat po” while waving to the crowd during the awarding ceremonies.

“Congratulations to the connections of the winning horses in today’s events. Also, on behalf of the Philippine Racing Commission, I’d like to thank the Gold House Co. Ltd. headed by its chairman Kangkyu Choi for sponsoring one of the featured events in the card. Kamsahamnida,” Philracom Chairman Reli de Leon said.

Photo: Gold House Co. Ltd. Chairman Kang Kyu Choi receives a plaque of appreciation from Philracom Chairman Reli de Leon. The lower image has Gold House Co. Ltd. President Mik Yung Choi in her native Korean attire presenting the winner’s trophy to trainer Moy Mongaya while Chairman Kang Kyu Choi, Philracom Chairman Reli de Leon, and Gold House Philippines President and COO Coy Lopera look on.