SINGAPORE, Oct 6 — Thousands of racegoers gathered at the Singapore Turf Club (STC) in Kranji on October 5 for the final horse races as the iconic venue prepared to close. The...
‘It is a historic event’: Final chapter for 182-year Singapore Turf Club as over 10,000 gather to mark end of horse racing in Kranji
, the 124ha land will be handed over to the Singapore government by March 2027 for housing and other developments. Over 10,000 people filled the venue to witness the final chapter in Singapore’s horse racing history.He said, “It is refreshing to be back, it hasn’t changed much – there are all the same displays, decor , so it is very sad that it is closing now.”
Although Indonesian businessman Allen Santoso does not usually attend horse races, he made a point to fly in from Surabaya to attend the final event. The venue has hosted prominent figures, including Queen Elizabeth II, and major events such as the Youth Olympic Games. “I look forward to calling the final ever race run in Singapore after more than 180 years on October 5th. Here’s to the next challenge.”
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