The more than 180 year-long history of horse racing in Singapore is set to draw to a close.
It has been announced that the small Southeast Asian nation’s only racecourse – Singapore Turf Club – will hold its final meeting next year.
The country’s government will take back the 120-hectare site, which will be used for public and private housing.
Queen Elizabeth II, who was an avid racegoer and racehorse breeder, has an event named after her at the course.
Her late Majesty presented the inaugural Queen Elizabeth II Cup during a visit to Singapore in 1972. She attended the feature race a second time in 2006.
“Horse racing has a long and distinguished history in Singapore,” the Singapore Turf Club said in a statement late on Monday.
“With races continuing until the 100th Grand Singapore Gold Cup on 5 October 2024, the Club will continue to ensure the sportsmanship, safety and integrity of every race,” it added.
Source ; BBC
