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03-04-2002, 03:20
Horse racing was introduced in Singapore and Malaya by the British in 1802. The first racing club established was the Singapore Turf Club on 4 October 1842. Racing clubs in Malaysia were established later; Penang Turf Club was established in 1864, Perak Turf Club in 1895 and Selangor Turf Club in 1896.
In 1896, the Straits Racing Association (SRA) was formed to control and regulate horse racing in Singapore and Malaya. The Association was managed by a committee comprising delegates nominated by the four Associated Clubs. SRA was renamed as the Malayan Racing Association (MRA) in 1961.
The Executive body of MRA continued to be made up of 13 delegates nominated by the four Associated Clubs. In 1994, a representative each from the Singapore and Malaysian Totalisator Boards was included as an ex-officio member of the MRA Committee. The principal objective of MRA is to promote the interest of horse racing by ensuring uniformity of the rules of racing under which race meetings of the Associated Clubs are held. To this end, MRA employs professionals like Handicappers, Stipendiary Stewards, Analysts, Starters and Commentators whose services are made available to the Associated Clubs hosting race meetings.
The organisational structure of MRA was revamped in August 1998 which provides for a Chief Executive Officer who is assisted by three Directors and Keeper of the Stud Book.
Singapore Turf Club
The Singapore Turf Club, the oldest Club in Singapore, was formed in 1842. The Club was then known as the Singapore Sporting Club and had its facilities on a piece of swampy land in what is today the Farrer Park Sports Complex. The first race meeting was held in early 1843 and the inaugural race was called the Singapore Cup and was worth $150.
At first, ponies from Java and China dominated the racing scene. In the late 1880s, horses from Australia were introduced.
Racing continued through World War I, during which the Club raised money for war funds. In 1924, the Singapore Sporting Club changed its name to the Singapore Turf Club to clearly define its function.
Three years later, it was clear that the facilities at Farrer Park was fast becoming inadequate to cater to the growing interest in the sport. Construction on Bukit Timah racecourse began. The Bukit Timah racecourse was completed in 1933 and was regarded as the finest in the East.
World War II brought racing to a halt, and it resumed only in 1947. The facilities at Bukit Timah were improved and gradually expanded and the racing industry grew in strength.
In 1961, cross-betting between the Club and the three turf clubs in Malaysia was started and a new grandstand at Bukit Timah was opened in 1981 bringing the capacity to about 50,000 people.
In 1982 the Club became one of the first racecourses in the world to install the Diamond Vision, a giant outdoor television screen which provided racegoers with a close-up view of the races.
In 1988, the Government set up the Singapore Totalisator Board to oversee totalisator operations and control income from horse racing and the Club was appointed as an agent of the Board to conduct horse racing and totalisator betting in Singapore. Since then, the racing industry in Singapore had taken significant steps forward. Prizemoney for the races were increased substantially, more Feature races were introduced and the totalisator turnover soared. Over the past 10 years, surplus funds from horse racing were channeled to charity, the arts, culture and community service.
As the racing industry and Singapore¡¦s economy continued to grow rapidly, problems with the racecourse at Bukit Timah began to emerge. These included traffic jams and noise pollution. As Bukit Timah is now a prime residential area, these problems have become increasingly serious.
As a result, the Government under the master plan for land usage in Singapore, directed the Singapore Turf Club to relocate. In return for the 140 hectares of land at Bukit Timah, the Government offered land at Kranji which is located about 20 kilometres north of the city centre, and to construct the new racecourse.
Work on the new Singapore Racecourse at Kranji began in 1995. The new racecourse is designed for champions and will rank among the premier racecourse in the world. Equipped with state-of-the-art lighting, races will be held in the evenings and into the night. It was completed in July 1999.
The racecourse is linked by excellent expressways and mass rapid transit trains to all parts of Singapore. Frequent and punctual trains bring racegoers right up to the doorsteps of the new Grandstand Building. The new facility is less than 30 minutes away from Changi International Airport.
The Grandstand
The Grandstand, the architectural centrepiece of the new racecourse with a unique roof structure inspired by the graceful and powerful image of a horse in motion, is built amidst a beautifully landscaped garden which is designed to blend into the tropical environment of Singapore. It has a capacity for 30,000 racegoers. Full height glass panels and the column free design of the Grandstand together with numerous large display screens will offer racegoers an unobstructed view of the races.
The Stables
Horses will be stabled either in air-conditioned or naturally ventilated stalls in spacious double storey stable blocks. Large courtyards between stable blocks provide ample space for rolling boxes and training equipment such as treadmills and horse walkers. About 1,000 horses can be accommodated at the stabling complex at the new racecourse.
The security of the stables is first rate. The main stabling complex is fenced with controlled entry only through a main entrance which is manned around the clock. The stables are further guarded by numerous security cameras with night vision both outside and inside the stables and augmented by regular security patrols.
Visiting horses participating in international races will be stabled in separate modern air-conditioned facilities which are complete with their own walking areas. The stabling facilities for visiting horses are guarded around the clock and are located well away from the stabling facilities for local horses but within walking distance of the racing and training tracks.
The Racing Track
The 2,000 metres (1? miles) long and 31 metres wide left-handed oval-shaped sand-based racetrack is turfed with El-Toro Zoysia, a grass patented by the University of California and is reinforced with netlon fibres. Extensive tests and trials have shown that El-Toro Zoysia gives an excellent cushion and is ideal for galloping. Given the high rainfall in Singapore, the track¡¦s sand base will prevent water logging and will provide a good racing surface throughout the year.
An ideal camber on the home turns and a slight incline on the 400 metres home straight will make exciting finishes a regular feature at the new racecourse.
The Training Tracks
Training at the new racecourse can be conducted on either one of the three excellent training tracks: a 25 metres wide, 1,500 metres long fibresand track on the inside of the race track, a 1,330 metres long, 20 metres wide turf training track on the inside of the fibresand track and a 1,000 metres long, 10 metres wide sand track running along the outside of the back straight of the race track.
Malaysian Turf Clubs comprising Penang Turf Club, Perak Turf Club and Selangor Turf Club
West Malaysia presents an exotic blend of the old and new. The signs of modernity and technological progress are evident in the cities. Yet a short distance away, one sees the country at its rustic best. It is also home to three of the region¡¦s finest turf clubs ¡V the Penang Turf Club, Perak Turf Club and Selangor Turf Club.
Penang also known as the ¡¥Pearl of the Orient¡¦ with a population of over a million, is located off the northwestern coast of West Malaysia. Its golden beaches and blue seas have proved irresistible to visitors for decades. The museum and art gallery, built in 1816, provide a record of the fishing, agricultural and natural history of the island and the Botanical Gardens, which covers 30 hectares, is the only one in Malaysia. Penang also boasts of having the 3rd longest bridge in the world. Penang is also home to the oldest turf club in the country and is one of the most unique in the world. For located amongst its 238-acre site is an 18-hole golf course with seven holes surrounded by the racetrack of 1910 metres. With beautifully landscaped hillocks and valleys as the backdrop, Penang Turf Club sets the mood for any racegoer who visits the ¡¥Pearl of the Orient¡¦.
Perak Darul Ridzuan, the ¡¥Land of Grace¡¦ covers an area of 21,000 square km and has a population of about 2 million is home to Perak Turf Club with a course of 1591 metres. For centuries, Perak was renowned for its rich tin deposits from which it is believed to have derived its name. Its administrative centre and state capital is Ipoh. Perak Turf Club will play host to delegates visiting the only stud farm in Malaysia, the National Stud Farm, on 10 March 2000.
Kuala Lumpur, the ¡¥Garden City of Lights¡¦, spreads over an area of 243 sq km and is populated by 1.3 million people. It is Malaysia¡¦s capital city and its political, commercial and social hub. A blend of traditional charm and ultra-modern technology, it is home to quaint historic structures and the majestic Petronas Twin Towers which rise up at its very heart. Just twenty minutes away lies the state-of-the-art Selangor Turf Club in a resort enclave within the city. It is the biggest turf club in the country and features a world-class racetrack. Within its vicinity are first-class resort amenities such as the six-star Palace of the Golden Horses hotel, the Mines Beach Resort, golf and water-skiing facilities, and the Bukit Jalil Commonwealth Sports Complex.
Name of Racing Authority : Malayan Racing Association
Postal Address:
1 Turf Club Avenue, #02-03 Singapore Racecourse
738078
Tel: (65)8791900 Fax: (65)8791910
Committee:
Penang Turf Club: YB Dato' Goh Eng Toon Mr Teh Choon Beng Mr Seow Chin Penang Turf Club: YB Tan Sri Dato¡¦Seri V Jeyaratnam YB Dato' Teoh Chye Hin YB Dato' Lim Thiam Poh Selangor Turf Club: YAM Tunku Shahabuddin bin Tunku Besar Burhanuddin Mr Richard Cham Hak Lim YB Dato' Mohamed bin Sulaiman Singapore Turf Club: Mr H R Hochstadt Mr Chang See Hiang Mr Tan Soo Kiang Mr George Teo Eng Kim Singapore Turf Club: Mr H R Hochstadt Mr Chang See Hiang Mr Tan Soo Kiang Mr George Teo Eng Kim
Singapore Totalisator Board: Mr Koh Yong Guan
Chief Executive Officer: Mr Yu Pang Fey
Senior Racing Executives: Mrs Tan Bee Choo MRA Secretary (Singapore) Mr Kaka Singh Dhaliwal MRA Secretary (Malaysia)
Director (Racing Operations): Mr Dudley Feldman
Director (Racing Support): Mr Greg Carpenter
Contact for Overseas Mrs Tan Bee Choo
Liaison/Information: MRA Secretary (Singapore)
Associated Race Clubs:
Penang Turf Club: Mr Robin Rizal P H Tan General Manager Batu Gantong Racecourse
10450 Penang, Malaysia Tel: (60)4 2299284 Fax: (60)4 2288478
Perak Turf Club: Mr Lim Yew Leong General Manager & Secretary Jalan Tambun Racecourse
30350 Ipoh, Perak, Malaysia Tel: (60)5 2548084 Fax: (60)5 2536877
Selangor Turf Club: Mr Hsu King Hoe General Manager Sungei Besi Racecourse
57100 Kuala Lumpur, Selangor, Malaysia Tel: (60)3 9583888 Fax: (60)3 9585755
Singapore Turf Club: Mr Yu Pang Fey Chief Executive
1 Turf Club Avenue Singapore Racecourse Singapore 738078 Website: http://www.turfclub.com.sg Tel: (65) 8791000 Fax: (65) 8791010
Statistical:
Racing Season
1 January to 31 December Number of Racecourses 4
Number of Fixtures Flat 108 (1998)
Number of Races Flat 1004 (1998)
Number of Runners Flat 8534 (1988)
Number of Horses in Training 1764
Number of Trainers 59
Number of Jockeys 38 jockeys and 37 apprentice jockeys
Number of Owners 1285
Principal Races:
Name Classification International / Domestic Date Prize Money Racecourse
1. Singapore Lion Domestic City Cup (Weight-For-Age) Domestic Jan S$300,000 Singapore Turf Club
2. Selangor Tunku Gold Cup Domestic Feb RM500,000 Selangor Turf Club
3. Selangor Piala Emas Sultan Selangor (Weight-For-Age) Domestic Apr RM500,000 Selangor Turf Club
4. Perak Derby Domestic May RM250,000 Perak Turf Club
5. Singapore Patron¡¦s Bowl
(Set-Weight) International May S$250,000 Singapore Turf Club
6. Singapore QE II Cup
(Weight-For-Age) International May S$350,000 Singapore Turf Club
7. Selangor Gold Cup
(Weight-For-Age) Domestic Jan RM500,000 Selangor Turf Club
8. Singapore Raffles Cup
(Weight-For-Age) International Jul S$350,000 Singapore Turf Club
9. Singapore Derby (Set-Weights) International Jul S$700,000 Singapore Turf Club
10. Penang Sprint Trophy
(Weight-For-Age) Domestic Aug RM650,000 Penang Turf Club
11. Singapore Silver Cup International Sep S$200,000 Singapore Turf Club
12. Singapore Gold Cup International Oct S$1,000,000 Singapore Turf Club
13. Perak Sultan Gold Vase
(Weight-For-Age) Domestic Nov RM200,000 Perak Turf Club
14. Perak Coronation Cup
(Weight-For-Age) Domestic Nov RM500,000 Perak Turf Club
15. Penang Yang Di Pertua Negeri
Gold Cup Domestic Dec RM800,000 Penang Turf Club
Financial
Total Prizemoney (Local Currency ¡V Singapore Dollar, Malaysian Ringgit)
S$37 million ] Provided by Racing Authorities
RM26 million ]
S$1 million ] Provided by Sponsors Contributions
RM4 million ]
Average Prizemoney Per Race (Total) : S$25,000 ¡V S$85,000 RM25,000 ¡V RM70,000
(Depending on Class of Race)
Average Prizemoney Per Race (Flat) S$36,600
Exchange Rate to US$: S$1.60 = US$1.00
RM3.80 = US$1.00
Betting
Totalizator
Yes
Off Course
Yes
Bookmakers
No
Off Course
No (limited)
Total Betting Turnover/Year :
S$1.4 billion and RM875 million
On Course : S$517 million and RM306 million
Off Course : S$889 million and RM569 million
Principal Bet Types : Win, Place, Forecast, Tierce, Quartet, Double Bet (Singapore only)
Betting Deductions:
Government Tax (%): 12% (Singapore) and 17.2% (Malaysia)
Retained by Authority (%): 6% (Singapore) and 9.2% (Malaysia)
Breeding
Total number of stud farms : 1
Total number of stallions : 4
Total number of mares : 60
Total number of thoroughbred births/year : 50
Report on Racing Activities
MRA (Malaysian) Stud Book was given official recognition in 1997.
MRA Rules of Racing, Regulations and Notices set out the key rules and regulations under which racing in the circuit is conducted.
The Associated Clubs have made efforts to have sponsors for their major feature races.
Sponsors included Asia Pacific Breweries (S) Pte Ltd, Jardine Wines & Spirits Sdn Bhd, Emirates International Airline, Magic Millions Sales Proprietary Ltd, Perkhidmatan Usaha Tegas Sdn Bhd and National Stud Farm, New Zealand Bloodstock Ltd and William Inglis & Son Ltd. The sponsors had contributed between S$25,000 and S$160,000 as additional prize money for feature races.
The Singapore Airlines International Cup is the first international race with S$3 million stakes to be held in the MRA 4 March 2000. In preparation for this major race, the Singapore Turf Club started inviting international entries for all its feature races in 1999.
The Asian financial crisis has had an impact on the industry in 1998. There was an 11% drop in the number of owners and 8% drop in the horse population.
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In 1896, the Straits Racing Association (SRA) was formed to control and regulate horse racing in Singapore and Malaya. The Association was managed by a committee comprising delegates nominated by the four Associated Clubs. SRA was renamed as the Malayan Racing Association (MRA) in 1961.
The Executive body of MRA continued to be made up of 13 delegates nominated by the four Associated Clubs. In 1994, a representative each from the Singapore and Malaysian Totalisator Boards was included as an ex-officio member of the MRA Committee. The principal objective of MRA is to promote the interest of horse racing by ensuring uniformity of the rules of racing under which race meetings of the Associated Clubs are held. To this end, MRA employs professionals like Handicappers, Stipendiary Stewards, Analysts, Starters and Commentators whose services are made available to the Associated Clubs hosting race meetings.
The organisational structure of MRA was revamped in August 1998 which provides for a Chief Executive Officer who is assisted by three Directors and Keeper of the Stud Book.
Singapore Turf Club
The Singapore Turf Club, the oldest Club in Singapore, was formed in 1842. The Club was then known as the Singapore Sporting Club and had its facilities on a piece of swampy land in what is today the Farrer Park Sports Complex. The first race meeting was held in early 1843 and the inaugural race was called the Singapore Cup and was worth $150.
At first, ponies from Java and China dominated the racing scene. In the late 1880s, horses from Australia were introduced.
Racing continued through World War I, during which the Club raised money for war funds. In 1924, the Singapore Sporting Club changed its name to the Singapore Turf Club to clearly define its function.
Three years later, it was clear that the facilities at Farrer Park was fast becoming inadequate to cater to the growing interest in the sport. Construction on Bukit Timah racecourse began. The Bukit Timah racecourse was completed in 1933 and was regarded as the finest in the East.
World War II brought racing to a halt, and it resumed only in 1947. The facilities at Bukit Timah were improved and gradually expanded and the racing industry grew in strength.
In 1961, cross-betting between the Club and the three turf clubs in Malaysia was started and a new grandstand at Bukit Timah was opened in 1981 bringing the capacity to about 50,000 people.
In 1982 the Club became one of the first racecourses in the world to install the Diamond Vision, a giant outdoor television screen which provided racegoers with a close-up view of the races.
In 1988, the Government set up the Singapore Totalisator Board to oversee totalisator operations and control income from horse racing and the Club was appointed as an agent of the Board to conduct horse racing and totalisator betting in Singapore. Since then, the racing industry in Singapore had taken significant steps forward. Prizemoney for the races were increased substantially, more Feature races were introduced and the totalisator turnover soared. Over the past 10 years, surplus funds from horse racing were channeled to charity, the arts, culture and community service.
As the racing industry and Singapore¡¦s economy continued to grow rapidly, problems with the racecourse at Bukit Timah began to emerge. These included traffic jams and noise pollution. As Bukit Timah is now a prime residential area, these problems have become increasingly serious.
As a result, the Government under the master plan for land usage in Singapore, directed the Singapore Turf Club to relocate. In return for the 140 hectares of land at Bukit Timah, the Government offered land at Kranji which is located about 20 kilometres north of the city centre, and to construct the new racecourse.
Work on the new Singapore Racecourse at Kranji began in 1995. The new racecourse is designed for champions and will rank among the premier racecourse in the world. Equipped with state-of-the-art lighting, races will be held in the evenings and into the night. It was completed in July 1999.
The racecourse is linked by excellent expressways and mass rapid transit trains to all parts of Singapore. Frequent and punctual trains bring racegoers right up to the doorsteps of the new Grandstand Building. The new facility is less than 30 minutes away from Changi International Airport.
The Grandstand
The Grandstand, the architectural centrepiece of the new racecourse with a unique roof structure inspired by the graceful and powerful image of a horse in motion, is built amidst a beautifully landscaped garden which is designed to blend into the tropical environment of Singapore. It has a capacity for 30,000 racegoers. Full height glass panels and the column free design of the Grandstand together with numerous large display screens will offer racegoers an unobstructed view of the races.
The Stables
Horses will be stabled either in air-conditioned or naturally ventilated stalls in spacious double storey stable blocks. Large courtyards between stable blocks provide ample space for rolling boxes and training equipment such as treadmills and horse walkers. About 1,000 horses can be accommodated at the stabling complex at the new racecourse.
The security of the stables is first rate. The main stabling complex is fenced with controlled entry only through a main entrance which is manned around the clock. The stables are further guarded by numerous security cameras with night vision both outside and inside the stables and augmented by regular security patrols.
Visiting horses participating in international races will be stabled in separate modern air-conditioned facilities which are complete with their own walking areas. The stabling facilities for visiting horses are guarded around the clock and are located well away from the stabling facilities for local horses but within walking distance of the racing and training tracks.
The Racing Track
The 2,000 metres (1? miles) long and 31 metres wide left-handed oval-shaped sand-based racetrack is turfed with El-Toro Zoysia, a grass patented by the University of California and is reinforced with netlon fibres. Extensive tests and trials have shown that El-Toro Zoysia gives an excellent cushion and is ideal for galloping. Given the high rainfall in Singapore, the track¡¦s sand base will prevent water logging and will provide a good racing surface throughout the year.
An ideal camber on the home turns and a slight incline on the 400 metres home straight will make exciting finishes a regular feature at the new racecourse.
The Training Tracks
Training at the new racecourse can be conducted on either one of the three excellent training tracks: a 25 metres wide, 1,500 metres long fibresand track on the inside of the race track, a 1,330 metres long, 20 metres wide turf training track on the inside of the fibresand track and a 1,000 metres long, 10 metres wide sand track running along the outside of the back straight of the race track.
Malaysian Turf Clubs comprising Penang Turf Club, Perak Turf Club and Selangor Turf Club
West Malaysia presents an exotic blend of the old and new. The signs of modernity and technological progress are evident in the cities. Yet a short distance away, one sees the country at its rustic best. It is also home to three of the region¡¦s finest turf clubs ¡V the Penang Turf Club, Perak Turf Club and Selangor Turf Club.
Penang also known as the ¡¥Pearl of the Orient¡¦ with a population of over a million, is located off the northwestern coast of West Malaysia. Its golden beaches and blue seas have proved irresistible to visitors for decades. The museum and art gallery, built in 1816, provide a record of the fishing, agricultural and natural history of the island and the Botanical Gardens, which covers 30 hectares, is the only one in Malaysia. Penang also boasts of having the 3rd longest bridge in the world. Penang is also home to the oldest turf club in the country and is one of the most unique in the world. For located amongst its 238-acre site is an 18-hole golf course with seven holes surrounded by the racetrack of 1910 metres. With beautifully landscaped hillocks and valleys as the backdrop, Penang Turf Club sets the mood for any racegoer who visits the ¡¥Pearl of the Orient¡¦.
Perak Darul Ridzuan, the ¡¥Land of Grace¡¦ covers an area of 21,000 square km and has a population of about 2 million is home to Perak Turf Club with a course of 1591 metres. For centuries, Perak was renowned for its rich tin deposits from which it is believed to have derived its name. Its administrative centre and state capital is Ipoh. Perak Turf Club will play host to delegates visiting the only stud farm in Malaysia, the National Stud Farm, on 10 March 2000.
Kuala Lumpur, the ¡¥Garden City of Lights¡¦, spreads over an area of 243 sq km and is populated by 1.3 million people. It is Malaysia¡¦s capital city and its political, commercial and social hub. A blend of traditional charm and ultra-modern technology, it is home to quaint historic structures and the majestic Petronas Twin Towers which rise up at its very heart. Just twenty minutes away lies the state-of-the-art Selangor Turf Club in a resort enclave within the city. It is the biggest turf club in the country and features a world-class racetrack. Within its vicinity are first-class resort amenities such as the six-star Palace of the Golden Horses hotel, the Mines Beach Resort, golf and water-skiing facilities, and the Bukit Jalil Commonwealth Sports Complex.
Name of Racing Authority : Malayan Racing Association
Postal Address:
1 Turf Club Avenue, #02-03 Singapore Racecourse
738078
Tel: (65)8791900 Fax: (65)8791910
Committee:
Penang Turf Club: YB Dato' Goh Eng Toon Mr Teh Choon Beng Mr Seow Chin Penang Turf Club: YB Tan Sri Dato¡¦Seri V Jeyaratnam YB Dato' Teoh Chye Hin YB Dato' Lim Thiam Poh Selangor Turf Club: YAM Tunku Shahabuddin bin Tunku Besar Burhanuddin Mr Richard Cham Hak Lim YB Dato' Mohamed bin Sulaiman Singapore Turf Club: Mr H R Hochstadt Mr Chang See Hiang Mr Tan Soo Kiang Mr George Teo Eng Kim Singapore Turf Club: Mr H R Hochstadt Mr Chang See Hiang Mr Tan Soo Kiang Mr George Teo Eng Kim
Singapore Totalisator Board: Mr Koh Yong Guan
Chief Executive Officer: Mr Yu Pang Fey
Senior Racing Executives: Mrs Tan Bee Choo MRA Secretary (Singapore) Mr Kaka Singh Dhaliwal MRA Secretary (Malaysia)
Director (Racing Operations): Mr Dudley Feldman
Director (Racing Support): Mr Greg Carpenter
Contact for Overseas Mrs Tan Bee Choo
Liaison/Information: MRA Secretary (Singapore)
Associated Race Clubs:
Penang Turf Club: Mr Robin Rizal P H Tan General Manager Batu Gantong Racecourse
10450 Penang, Malaysia Tel: (60)4 2299284 Fax: (60)4 2288478
Perak Turf Club: Mr Lim Yew Leong General Manager & Secretary Jalan Tambun Racecourse
30350 Ipoh, Perak, Malaysia Tel: (60)5 2548084 Fax: (60)5 2536877
Selangor Turf Club: Mr Hsu King Hoe General Manager Sungei Besi Racecourse
57100 Kuala Lumpur, Selangor, Malaysia Tel: (60)3 9583888 Fax: (60)3 9585755
Singapore Turf Club: Mr Yu Pang Fey Chief Executive
1 Turf Club Avenue Singapore Racecourse Singapore 738078 Website: http://www.turfclub.com.sg Tel: (65) 8791000 Fax: (65) 8791010
Statistical:
Racing Season
1 January to 31 December Number of Racecourses 4
Number of Fixtures Flat 108 (1998)
Number of Races Flat 1004 (1998)
Number of Runners Flat 8534 (1988)
Number of Horses in Training 1764
Number of Trainers 59
Number of Jockeys 38 jockeys and 37 apprentice jockeys
Number of Owners 1285
Principal Races:
Name Classification International / Domestic Date Prize Money Racecourse
1. Singapore Lion Domestic City Cup (Weight-For-Age) Domestic Jan S$300,000 Singapore Turf Club
2. Selangor Tunku Gold Cup Domestic Feb RM500,000 Selangor Turf Club
3. Selangor Piala Emas Sultan Selangor (Weight-For-Age) Domestic Apr RM500,000 Selangor Turf Club
4. Perak Derby Domestic May RM250,000 Perak Turf Club
5. Singapore Patron¡¦s Bowl
(Set-Weight) International May S$250,000 Singapore Turf Club
6. Singapore QE II Cup
(Weight-For-Age) International May S$350,000 Singapore Turf Club
7. Selangor Gold Cup
(Weight-For-Age) Domestic Jan RM500,000 Selangor Turf Club
8. Singapore Raffles Cup
(Weight-For-Age) International Jul S$350,000 Singapore Turf Club
9. Singapore Derby (Set-Weights) International Jul S$700,000 Singapore Turf Club
10. Penang Sprint Trophy
(Weight-For-Age) Domestic Aug RM650,000 Penang Turf Club
11. Singapore Silver Cup International Sep S$200,000 Singapore Turf Club
12. Singapore Gold Cup International Oct S$1,000,000 Singapore Turf Club
13. Perak Sultan Gold Vase
(Weight-For-Age) Domestic Nov RM200,000 Perak Turf Club
14. Perak Coronation Cup
(Weight-For-Age) Domestic Nov RM500,000 Perak Turf Club
15. Penang Yang Di Pertua Negeri
Gold Cup Domestic Dec RM800,000 Penang Turf Club
Financial
Total Prizemoney (Local Currency ¡V Singapore Dollar, Malaysian Ringgit)
S$37 million ] Provided by Racing Authorities
RM26 million ]
S$1 million ] Provided by Sponsors Contributions
RM4 million ]
Average Prizemoney Per Race (Total) : S$25,000 ¡V S$85,000 RM25,000 ¡V RM70,000
(Depending on Class of Race)
Average Prizemoney Per Race (Flat) S$36,600
Exchange Rate to US$: S$1.60 = US$1.00
RM3.80 = US$1.00
Betting
Totalizator
Yes
Off Course
Yes
Bookmakers
No
Off Course
No (limited)
Total Betting Turnover/Year :
S$1.4 billion and RM875 million
On Course : S$517 million and RM306 million
Off Course : S$889 million and RM569 million
Principal Bet Types : Win, Place, Forecast, Tierce, Quartet, Double Bet (Singapore only)
Betting Deductions:
Government Tax (%): 12% (Singapore) and 17.2% (Malaysia)
Retained by Authority (%): 6% (Singapore) and 9.2% (Malaysia)
Breeding
Total number of stud farms : 1
Total number of stallions : 4
Total number of mares : 60
Total number of thoroughbred births/year : 50
Report on Racing Activities
MRA (Malaysian) Stud Book was given official recognition in 1997.
MRA Rules of Racing, Regulations and Notices set out the key rules and regulations under which racing in the circuit is conducted.
The Associated Clubs have made efforts to have sponsors for their major feature races.
Sponsors included Asia Pacific Breweries (S) Pte Ltd, Jardine Wines & Spirits Sdn Bhd, Emirates International Airline, Magic Millions Sales Proprietary Ltd, Perkhidmatan Usaha Tegas Sdn Bhd and National Stud Farm, New Zealand Bloodstock Ltd and William Inglis & Son Ltd. The sponsors had contributed between S$25,000 and S$160,000 as additional prize money for feature races.
The Singapore Airlines International Cup is the first international race with S$3 million stakes to be held in the MRA 4 March 2000. In preparation for this major race, the Singapore Turf Club started inviting international entries for all its feature races in 1999.
The Asian financial crisis has had an impact on the industry in 1998. There was an 11% drop in the number of owners and 8% drop in the horse population.
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