In Pictures: Thousands gather to witness final horse races at Singapore Turf Club
Home of Singapore horse racing since 1842, the Singapore Turf Club marks the end of its 182-year chapter in local history with a grand farewell featuring 10 races on Oct 5.
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With the Singapore Turf Club putting up the shutters, about 10,000 racegoers turn up at the Kranji facility for one last hurrah on Oct 5, 2024.
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Jockeys exiting the parade ring ahead of one of the races at the Singapore Turf Club on Oct 5.
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Jockeys on their horses in the parade ring on Oct 5. The 124ha land the club occupies will be returned to the Government by March 2027 and is set to make way for housing and other developments.
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Spectators lining the fence along the periphery of the track to catch the action of Race 6: Magdalene Tan Cup at the Singapore Turf Club on Oct 5.
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Punters watching a replay of one of the races at the Singapore Turf Club on the final day of Singapore racing.
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A punter placing his bet during a race at the Singapore Turf Club on its last day. Sixteen months have flown by since the horse racing fraternity and punters are rocked by news of the club's Oct 5 closure.
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Jockeys with their horses vying for the lead in the Race 4: Yong Thau Yin Cup at the Singapore Turf Club on Oct 5.
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Stable staff and horse owners, along with trainers, preparing their horses for the race at the parade ring on Oct 5.
ST PHOTO: LIM YAOHUI
A visitor taking pictures of the Singapore Turf Club entrance on Oct 5. Many people are seen at the Kranji facility on its final day to explore the premises and snap photos around the venue.
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Punters queueing to place their bets at the Singapore Turf Club on Oct 5. No doubt many of them will miss the horse racing culture in Singapore.
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A punter poring over a newspaper report about the races, examining the odds and statistics before placing a bet.
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The $1.38 million Grand Singapore Gold Cup gets the honour of being the last race to be held at the Singapore Turf Club on Oct 5.
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Speaker of Parliament Seah Kian Peng (fourth from left) presenting prizes to the winning connections of the Grand Singapore Gold Cup on Oct 5. The winning connections are owner Lim Chong Sam of Smart Bet Stable, who is represented by Mr Eugene Lim (fifth from left), trainer David Kok (third from right) and jockey Muzi Yeni (third from left).
ST PHOTO: LIM YAOHUI
The Oct 5 closing ceremony of the Singapore Turf Club that features blue smoke and pyrotechnics.
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