Singapore Turf Club

The Singapore Turf Club was founded in 1842 as the Singapore Sporting Club to operate the Serangoon Road Race Course at Farrer Park. It is today the only horse-racing club in Singapore and is part of the Malayan Racing Association, which also regulates the three Turf Clubs in Malaysia, the Selangor Turf Club, Penang Turf Club and Perak Turf Club. The Singapore Turf Club is the only authorised operator of horse racing, and totalisator (horse betting) services in Singapore. The first race was held on 23 February 1843 when prizemoney on offer was only $150. In 1924, the Club changed its name to the Singapore Turf Club. This was done to reflect its role as a horse racing club more accurately. The Club moved to Bukit Timah in 1933 before relocating to its present location at the Singapore Racecourse at Kranji in 1999. Racing is staged all-year round on either Fridays, Saturdays, Sundays, or Wednesdays.

Races from Australia, Hong Kong, South Africa and occasionally from UK, France and Japan are also shown live at the Turf Club and off-course betting outlets on a simulcast basis.

The jewel in the crown of the racing calendar is without any doubt the S$3 million Group 1 Singapore Airlines International Cup (SAIC), which was first held in 2000 in conjunction with the opening of the Singapore Racecourse at Kranji. It is held in May, coupled with its sister sprint race, the S$1 million KrisFlyer International Sprint.

 

History

Set on three-hectares of lush greenery, the new riding school in the Singapore Turf Club boasts t wo world-class riding arenas: a 50-metre by 100-metre open arena and a 50-metre by 80-metre sheltered arena which can accommodate all events and weather conditions, as well as a viewing gallery.

A corporate social responsibility initiative of the Singapore Turf Club, the newly built riding school will develop the horse riding community in Singapore.

Hosting the event at a riding school and horse-racing facility has the advantage of being able to utilise the stables, equine facilities and expertise on offer. The arena has a surrounding gallery for 1,500 spectators with amenities.

 

Competition Venue for The Youth Olympic Games 2010

Sport

Equestrian

Location

Built right next to the Singapore Racecourse at Kranji, the Singapore Turf Club is a new equestrian facility that will be completed in 2009.

 

How to Get There

The nearest MRT station is Kranji station. The Singapore Turf Club is also accessible via taxi.