The MANILA JOCKEY CLUB (MJC), the first horseracing club in Southeast Asia, was formed in the summer of 1867 by a group of 100 sportsmen led by Jose de la Gandara y Navarro, the Spanish Governor General of the Philippines. These socio fundadores were from affluent Filipino, Spanish, and English families, leading lights in business and government. Some of the names – Ayala, Zobel, Tuason, Elizalde – still dominate local business to this day.
In 1912 the Club built the San Lazaro Hippodrome on a 17-hectare property in Tayuman, Manila. In 1937, what had been a social organization was formally incorporated as the Manila Jockey Club Inc., and a more businesslike management style was adopted. In 1957, shares of stock were listed in the Manila Stock Exchange, and further modernization of the Club took place.
In 1995, MJC was acquired by its present owners headed by Atty. Alfonso R. Reyno Jr. Under the new management, more significant achievements took place, among them the construction in 2003 of a world-class racetrack, the San Lazaro Leisure Park, located on a 77-hectare site in Carmona, Cavite.
Today, MJC has diversified from its core competency of horseracing into other growth areas such as real estate and gaming.
The world-class San Lazaro Leisure Park racecourse by night
REAL ESTATE
The Tayuman property, former site of the San Lazaro Hippodrome, is now a sprawling mixed-use development area. The SM Group has built its very popular SM San Lazaro on 4 hectares of the property.
For the rest of the development, MJC has entered into a joint venture with Ayala Land Inc., and with its two subsidiaries, Ayala Land Corporation and Community Innovations Inc. This strong alliance has led to the establishment of two housing projects – the Avida Towers San Lazaro (with five condominium towers, the first already sold out ahead of schedule) and Celadon Residences San Lazaro (with 200 townhouse units and four condominium towers).
Other envisioned projects include a lifestyle and retail area, as well as a BPO center.
On the Carmona, Cavite property, at San Lazaro Leisure Park, a JV with Century Properties has given rise to the most prestigious gated community south of Manila – Canyon Ranch. Its first phase, comprising 424 upscale California-style homes, is 85% sold. The development will also have a lifestyle and retail area, called the Village Center, as well as a fully-fitted and -managed residential enclave called The Casitas at Canyon Ranch.
A hotel will soon be built on site as well to provide a full range of leisure and lifestyle activities.
GAMINGMJC has developed the top floor of its Turf Club building at the San Lazaro Leisure Park into a mini-casino in a JV agreement with the Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corporation (PAGCOR). Called the Casino Filipino – San Lazaro, operations began on 8 December 2006 and is now wildly successful, with six table games and 110 slot machines that attract high-quality players.
Slot machines include the popular Fire and Ice, Cash Express, and Red Hot Link, among many others.
Hailed as “Asia’s First Racino” (facility that combines horseracing and gaming), San Lazaro Leisure Park also saw the establishment of a Poker Club on the first level of the Turf Club last 15 February 2007, with an initial ten tables.
Other popular gaming activities such as bingo and keno may be added later on.
FINE DINING Fine dining facilities have also been added to the San Lazaro Leisure Park’s wide range of amenities. Catering is done by the prestigious Makati Skyline group on-site at two fully-equipped kitchens. A daily lunch and dinner buffet is served. Set menus and ala carte dining are also offered.
FUTURE GROWTH MJC is envisioning diversification into other projects in the future as part of its overall strategic plan. It celebrates its 140th anniversary in 2007 and looks forward to the coming years of growth, expansion, and success.
Qualifications:- Female/Male
- Not more than 30 years old
- Graduate of B.S. Accountancy, CPA Board Passer is an advantage
- At least one ( 1 ) year work experience in Audit
- Willing to do field work
- Must be a computer literate
- Willing to work in Ortigas, Pasig City
HUMAN RESOURCES DIVISIONInterested applicants may apply personally and bring a comprehensive resume or just send it thru email to armanero@manilajockey.com or hrd@manilajockey.com.
Conducting daily interview from 9:00AM – 3:00PM and just look for Ms. Anne Manero.
Main office: 14th Floor Strata 100 Bldg. Emerald Avenue, Ortigas Center, Pasig City
