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| Industry | Horse racing |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1842 in Singapore, Straits Settlements |
| Defunct | 1988 |
The Singapore Turf Club was founded in 1842 as the Singapore Sporting Club to operate the Serangoon Road Race Course at Farrer Park Field.[1] It was the only horse-racing club in Singapore and is part of the Malayan Racing Association. The first race was held on 23 February 1843 with a prize money of $150.[2] The club closed in 1988 after the Singapore Totaliser Board (Tote Board) formed the Bukit Turf Club (BTC) to take over all racing activities.
- ^ "It was founded by Scottish merchant". eresources.nlb.gov.sg.
- ^ "The first race meeting was held in early 1843". asianracing.org.