Singapore Turf Club

2024 - 10 - 5

Saddle Up for the Last Hoorah: Singapore Turf Club Bids Farewell!

turf club Cultural History of Racing in Singapore - Grand Singapore Gold Cup - Horse Racing - Kranji - Singapore Turf Club - turf club

Join the crowd as they celebrate 182 years of racing magic at Singapore Turf Club—don't miss this emotional farewell!

Singapore is saying goodbye to an era as the Singapore Turf Club (STC) prepares for its last heart-pounding race after an impressive 182 years of thrilling horse racing history. Racegoers from all walks of life descended upon the Kranji facility, donning their best hats and vibrant outfits, to witness this historical moment. "Win or lose, we go home happy," exclaimed a passionate punter with nearly five decades of experience under his belt, capturing the spirit of camaraderie that has flourished at STC. With the sound of hooves, cheers, and a touch of melancholy in the air, attendees knew that this would be a day to remember.

The decision to close the STC emerged after numerous clashes between the allure of horseracing and the growing need for urban developments in Singapore. The land, once the home of galloping champions and exhilarating photo finishes, is now set to be transformed into apartments. As the last race unfolded, mixed emotions surged through the crowd, transitioning from despair to acceptance. Horse racing enthusiasts acknowledged that times are changing, and while they are saddened, they also celebrate the moments brightened by the thrill of racing.

Indeed, the last race saw the stakes incredibly high, culminating in the historic S$1.38 million Grand Singapore Gold Cup, an event where dreams and fortunes collide in front of eager fans. This final hurrah showcased not just the best of horse racing but also the rich heritage that Singapore has embraced for nearly two centuries. While the cheers reverberated through the grandstand, many trainers and jockeys found it difficult to cope with the impending closure, expressing their disappointment but also acknowledging the shared journey they had over the years.

As they bid adieu, the crowd held onto the memories created within those hallowed grounds, bursting with excitement, laughter, and sometimes tears. To many, the Singapore Turf Club was not just a venue; it was a tribute to relationships forged and cherished over years of joyous horse racing. With sadness transitioning into nostalgia, horse racing in Singapore concludes, but the spirit it has fostered will gallop on in the hearts of its fans. In Europe, some of the best horse racing tracks also face changes similar to STC's situation. Will there be a new gem in the racing world to capture the thrill or is this the last trot of a legendary club? Only time will tell!

Post cover
Image courtesy of "CNA"

Singapore Turf Club holds its last races after more than 180 years of ... (CNA)

"Win or lose, we go home happy," said one punter who has been attending races for close to 50 years.

Post cover
Image courtesy of "The Straits Times"

Thousands gather to witness the final horse races at Singapore Turf ... (The Straits Times)

SINGAPORE – With the shutters to come down on the Singapore Turf Club (STC), thousands of racegoers turned out at the Kranji facility for one last hurrah on ...

Post cover
Image courtesy of "The Star Online"

From despair to acceptance, Singapore Turf Club at Kranji reaches ... (The Star Online)

SINGAPORE: Sixteen months have flown by since the local horse racing fraternity was rocked by news of the Singapore Turf Club's (STC) impending closure, ...

Post cover
Image courtesy of "ABC News"

Why a lush horseracing track with 182 years of tradition is being torn ... (ABC News)

Horseracing will end in Singapore when The Turf Club holds its last meet before handing its land back to the government to build apartments to help with ...

Post cover
Image courtesy of "The Business Times"

One final hurrah as Singapore bids emotional farewell to horse racing (The Business Times)

ONCE all the frenzy and excitement of Saturday's (Oct 5) 10 races – culminating in the historic S$1.38 million Grand Singapore Gold Cup – are over, ...

Post cover
Image courtesy of "South China Morning Post"

Singapore to hold last horse race after 182 years as fraternity ... (South China Morning Post)

On Saturday, horse racing in the city state comes to an end at the Singapore Turf Club, as trainers remain disappointed over its closure.

Post cover
Image courtesy of "Wake Up Singapore"

End of an Era: Singapore Saddles Up for Its Last Horse Race - Wake ... (Wake Up Singapore)

Singapore's storied horse racing scene is set to conclude on 5 October 2024, with the last race ever to be held at the Singapore Turf Club (STC).

Post cover
Image courtesy of "AsiaOne"

'A sad day': Singapore Turf Club staff bid emotional farewell as final ... (AsiaOne)

SINGAPORE — Sixteen months have flown by since the local horse racing fraternity was rocked by news of the Singapore Turf Club's (STC) impending closure, ...

Post cover
Image courtesy of "Mothership.sg"

Thousands flock to S'pore turf club for final race, ending 182-year ... (Mothership.sg)

On Oct. 5, 2024, the Singapore Turf Club (STC) drew the final curtain to its 182-year legacy with the 100th Grand Singapore Gold Cup.

Post cover
Image courtesy of "The Star Online"

Thousands gather to witness final horse races at Singapore Turf ... (The Star Online)

With the shutters to come down on the Singapore Turf Club (STC), thousands of racegoers turned out at the Kranji facility for one last hurrah on Oct 5.

Post cover
Image courtesy of "The Independent"

Singapore Turf Club and Block 1 East Coast Road: Two different ... (The Independent)

Let's take the spectacular complex first. It will vanish in the same way as the former Bukit Timah Turf Club – to make way for other developments in land-scarce ...

Explore the last week