Singapore ends horse racing after 181 yrs for housing
Business Standard|October 07, 2024
More than 180 years of horse racing came to an end in Singapore on Saturday, as the Singapore Turf Club hosted its final race day before its track is handed back to the government to provide land for new homes.
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Under an overcast sky, the air-conditioned VIP boxes were full of enthusiasts, socialites and expats, while the grounds and betting halls below hosted mostly older-generation punters. The sun broke through for the final race, the Grand Singapore Gold Cup.

South African jockey Muzi Yeni, who rode the winner Smart Star, echoed a feeling of loss shared by many on the day. "I'd like the government to look at it, if I have much say," he said in a post-race interview.

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