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Singapore RacingRacing is a popular pastime in Singapore which is operated by the Singapore Turf Club; part of the Malayan Racing Association (MRA). It originally began in 1842 when the country only had a population of around 35,000 as the Singapore Sporting Club was founded.The Singapore Turf Club is the oldest existing and only horse racing club in Singapore which also boasts state-of-the-art facilities. It is a proprietary of the Singapore Totalisator Board, to manage and operate horse racing at the Singapore Racecourse at Kranji. Money wagered on betting in Singapore finds its way back to the community for charitable purposes.The first race was run in 1843 on February 23 at Serangoon Road Racecourse at Farrer Park Field. The Singapore Turf Club eventually relocated to Bukit Timah in 1933 where they hosted race meetings for the next 66 years. In 1999 they moved to Kranji which offers a world-class racecourse where they race today. It can host up to 30,000 guests who can enjoy the action from the four-storey grandstand featuring multiple levels for entertainment, viewing and fine dining.They race almost all year round with the racing season commencing at the start of January through until late-November/early-December each year. While the calendar has undergone some changes, especially since the impact of COVID-19 they now race predominately on Saturday (32 meetings) and Sunday (16 meetings) in 2021 which feature 12-race cards starting around 12.30pm local time and finishing around 5pm.The racing calendar have just six Group 1 races with the Singapore Gold Cup in November over 2000 metres seen as the pinnacle event. Unfortunately, two Group 1 races which attracted global attention were retired after the running in 2015. They were the Singapore Airlines International Cup (2000m) and KrisFlyer International Sprint (1200m), which was won by Takeover Target in 2008, both run in May.Singapore racing shutdown in 2020 from early April until mid-July due to COVID-19. This impacted the running of two Group 1 races which were unable to be run in the Singapore Derby and Lion City Cup. The three-month shutdown was one month longer than when racing stopped in 1977 in Singapore due to equine influenza.Like Hong Kong there is no breeding industry in Singapore with thoroughbred’s imported, with many coming from Australia and New Zealand. Gallopers are also sourced from other parts of the world including Europe, Asia, and the USA.There are Australian trainers and jockeys who are based in Singapore. Danny Beasley and Vlad Duric are the most notable among the jockey ranks while Daniel Meagher, Shane Baertschiger and Steven Burridge are among the top trainers at Kranji.Plenty of Australians have tasted success in Singapore with some of them including Corey Brown, Glenn Boss, Michael Rodd, Craig Williams, Tommy Berry, Michael Freedman, Cliff Brown and Lee Freedman all winning Group 1 races.Join Moneyball with PuntersKranji RacecourseKranji racecourse is Singapore’s only venue to host race meetings which opened in August 1999 and is located approximately 22 kilometres from the CBD in Kranji. It boasts world-class facilities featuring a glass-sided walk for horses which runs through the grandstand and connects the parade ring and track.It has three main racing tracks which consist of the StrathAyr turf track (long and short course) and the Polytrack (all-weather) located on the inside of the turf track. The long course on the turf track is 2000 metres and the short course is 1800 metres. In total there are six tracks built on Kranji which cater for both racing and training.Kranji - 1 Turf Club Avenue, SingaporeTRACK DETAILSTrackStrathAyr turf (long course)StrathAyr turf (short course)Polytrack (all-weather)Circumference2000m1800m1500mStraight length550m450m400mTrack width31m27m25mDirectionAnti-ClockwiseAnti-ClockwiseAnti-ClockwiseRace Distances1200m, 1400m, 1600m, 1800m, 2000m, 2200m, 2400m1200m, 1400m, 1600m, 1800m, 2000m, 2200m, 2400m1000m, 1100m, 1200m, 1600m, 1700m, 1800m, 1900mThe oval-shaped surface of the turf track at Kranji is regarded is one of the best in the world. It uses special grass (Zoysia japonica var El-Toro which is reinforced with netlon mesh elements) that provides a cushioned surface for horses that is ideal for galloping. The surface has great drainage which ensures quality racing all year round.The turf track has little to no bias with every runner getting and even chance. Depending on the long course (550m straight) or short course (450m) runners have plenty of time to make ground in the straight which can suit horses unleashing a late finishing burst.The Polytrack is a tighter circuit which was first used in 2008. The all-weather surface ensures the safety of horses and riders with little kickback.There is a camber on the turn of both the turf and all-weather track allowing horses to build momentum as they turn for home.Feature Races in Singapore at KranjiRaceClassPrizemoney (S$)DistanceWhenConditionsLion City CupGroup 1$300,0001200mApril3yo+ & WFAKranji MileGroup 1$1,000,0001600mMay3yo+ & WFASingapore 3YO SprintGroup 3$110,0001200mJune3yo & SWStewards’ CupGroup 2$150,0001600mJuly4yo & SWSingapore 3YO ClassicGroup 2$150,0001400mJuly3yo & SWSingapore DerbyGroup 1$400,0001800mJuly4yo & SWRaffles CupGroup 1$300,0001600mSeptember3yo+ & WFAQueen Elizabeth II CupGroup 1$300,0001800mOctober3yo + WFASingapore Gold CupGroup 1$1,000,0002000mNovember3yo+ HcpMerlion TrophyGroup 3$110,0001200mNovember3yo+ & WFASingapore Triple Crown SeriesThe Singapore Triple Crown Series was introduced in 1999 which coincided with the move to Kranji racecourse. It is conducted over three-legs for horses three-years and older during the period from September to November. The races included in the Singapore Triple Crown and the order in which they are run have changed over the years.As of 2020 the first leg is the Group 1 Raffles Cup (1600m) which was shortened from 1800m and is run in September. This is followed by the Group 1 Queen Elizabeth II Cup (1800m) which has been reduced from 2000m and run in October. The final leg of the series is the Group 1 Singapore Gold Cup run under handicap conditions over 2000m in November. It has also been reduced in distance from 2200m.As an added incentive the winner of all three legs receive $300,000, while any runner that can win two of the races claims $50,000 as a bonus.No horse has ever won the Singapore Triple Crown in a calendar year. Smart Bet has gone the closest having won all three races but not in the same year back in 2001 and 2002.Join Moneyball with PuntersLion City Cup (1200m) – AprilThe Lion City Cup is the first Group 1 race on the calendar and the premier event for sprinters. It is run over 1200 metres at weight-for-age conditions.Aussies have dominated this race in recent years both in the trainer and jockey ranks.The last six winners at the time of writing have all been ridden by an Aussie with Vlad Duric the most successful with three victories (2016, 2019, 2020), Danny Beasley (2017,2021) with two including Lim’s Lightning in the 2021 edition and Glen Boss piloted home the 2018 winner, Lim’s Cruiser.The last three winners have all been trained by an Aussie with Daniel Meagher (2021, Lim’s Lightning), Cliff Brown (2020, Inferno), which was his second win in the race, and Shane Baertschiger (2019, Aramco) won the race his father did in 2008 with Capablanca steered by Noel Callow.Kranji Mile (1600m) – MayThe Kranji Mile is worth $1,000,000 and is the joint richest race on the calendar. Run over 1600 metres it is contested at weight-for-age conditions.It has attracted international interest with Hong Kong galloper and Aussie-bred galloper Southern Legend winning the race twice (2018, 2019). Leading Hong Kong trainer Casper Fownes combined with Aussie jockey Zac Purton for both victories.Singapore Derby (1800m) - JulyThe Singapore Derby is one of the richest races on the calendar and restricted to four-year-old gallopers at set weight conditions over 1800 metres. It was previously run over 2000 metres and was changed for the 2018 edition.Aussies have had success in this race with Lee Freedman training Sun Marshal in 2019 and Cliff Brown saddled up the 2011 winner in Clint. Former Singapore-based jockey Michael Rodd rode Well Done to victory in 2016 and Corey Brown was aboard Quechua to take out the 2015 race.Raffles Cup (1600m) – SeptemberThe Raffles Cup is the first leg of the Singapore Triple Crown Series. It has been run over 1600 metres since it was changed from 1800 metres for the 2018 edition.Michael Rodd has won the race three times including 2016 and 2018 where he combined with Cliff Brown on Thorn Park sired galloper, Debt Collector.Queen Elizabeth II Cup (1800m) OctoberThe Queen Elizabeth II Cup is the second leg of the Singapore Triple Crown series. It is run at weight-for-age conditions and was over 2000 metres up until it was changed to 1800 metres in 2017.Singapore Gold Cup (2000m) – NovemberThe $1,000,000 Singapore Gold Cup is the jewel in the crown on the racing calendar and the final leg of the Singapore Triple Crown Series.Raced under handicap conditions, originally it was over 2200 metres it was first run over its current distance of 2000 metres in 2018.Lee Freedman combined with top Aussie jockey Craig Williams who flew in for the victory in 2019, his second in the race, aboard Mr Clint. Lee’s brother Michael trained Tropaios to victory in the 2013 edition which was ridden by Tommy Berry.Other Aussies to taste success in the prestigious event include Michael Rodd (2017) for Cliff Brown on Gilt Complex, Corey Brown (2014) with Quechua and Glen Boss and Steven Burridge combined in 2010 with Risky Business.Join Moneyball with PuntersSingapore Racing Prize MoneyThe Singapore Turf Club were hit hard in 2020 with COVID-19 forcing racing to shut down for three months. To ensure the survival of racing the Singapore Turf Club in August 2020 announced the reduction of prize money by up to 50 per cent for its feature races, also scrapping three feature races. The reduction totals over S$4 million.Two races command a prize purse of Singapore $1 million which include the Kranji Mile in May and Singapore Gold Cup in November.They are clearly the most superior races in terms of prize money on offer with the Singapore Derby for four-year-old gallopers worth S$400,000 the next richest.The three other Group 1 races on the calendar (Lion City Cup, Raffles Cup and Queen Elizabeth II Cup) are all now worth S$300,000.Non-feature race prize money begins at S$100,000 for Class 1 handicap (80 & above) and Kranji Stakes A (70 & above) races. Maiden races have a prize purse of S$20,000. The distribution of the prize money purse for feature winners is 48.25% to the owner, 6.25% to the trainer and 5% to the jockey. 10 per cent is deducted up front from prize money for the Reward Incentive Scheme in accordance with MRA Regulation 35.The Reward Incentive Scheme is paid to the owner of a Singapore-based horse in the form of a “credit rebate”. As of April 1, 2021, owners, trainers and syces are rewarded from 2nd to 8th placings. The “credit rebate” is offset against the horse’s monthly training bill. The scheme is aimed to help lower the costs of horse ownership in Singapore.*Last updated 3/08/20212021 SINGAPORE G1 RACE PRIZE MONEYG1 Race2021 Prizemoney (S$)DateSingapore Gold Cup$1,000,000Nov 14, 2021Kranji Mile$1,000,000May 22, 2021Singapore Derby$400,000July 25, 2021Lion City Cup$300,000April 24, 2021Raffles Cup$300,000Sep 18, 2021Queen Elizabeth II Cup$300,000Oct 16, 2021Singapore Racing Calendar 2021Summary of racing fixtures at Kranji: Total 48 meetingsSaturday meetings: 32Sunday meetings: 16Feature meetings: 10 (Group racing)2021 SINGAPORE G1 RACE PRIZE MONEYMonthDateDayJanuary39162330SundaySaturdaySaturdaySaturdaySaturdayFebruary7132027SundaySaturdaySaturdaySaturdayMarch6142027SaturdaySundaySaturdaySundayApril4101824SundaySaturdaySundaySaturday(Lion City Cup)May19152229SaturdaySundaySaturdaySaturday(Kranji Mile)SaturdayJune5121927SaturdaySaturdaySaturdaySunday(Singapore 3YO Sprint)July3101825Saturday(Stewards’ Cup)SaturdaySunday(Singapore 3YO Classic)Sunday (Singapore Derby)August18152229SundaySundaySundaySundaySundaySeptember4111825SaturdaySaturdaySaturday(Raffles Cup)SaturdayOctober29162430SaturdaySaturdaySaturday(QE II Cup)SundaySaturdayNovember6142027SaturdaySunday(Singapore Gold Cup)SaturdaySaturday(Merlion Trophy)Decembern/an/a*Singapore Racing Calendar for 2022 will be released later in 2021Join Moneyball with PuntersAustralians in SingaporeMany Australians have enjoyed success in Singapore with Melbourne Cup winning jockey Michael Rodd spending five seasons (2015-2020) in Singapore and winning 10 Group 1 races. While five-time Melbourne Cup winning trainer and Hall of Famer, Lee Freedman, recently enjoyed a successful three-year stint in Singapore winning the Trainers’ Premiership twice (2018, 2020).With the introduction of various reforms including reduced prize money and meetings this has seen some return recently including Michael Rodd, Pat Moloney, Ben Thomson, Daniel Moor, Lee Freedman and Cliff Brown.Star jockey Vlad Duric is a four-time Singapore champion jockey. He looks set to fight out the premiership with fellow Aussie Danny Beasley in the 2021 Jockeys’ Premiership.While Cliff Brown has returned home there remains a contingent of Aussie trainers chasing success headed by Daniel Meagher. The son of Melbourne Cup winning trainer, John Meagher, he has been in Singapore for many years. He assisted his father back in 2000 when Kim’s Angel took out the Singapore Gold Cup. He recently achieved success winning the Group 1 Lion’s City Cup with comeback sprinter Lim’s Lightning in 2021.Shane Baertschiger took over from his father Donald, who had trained in Singapore for 19 years, in 2012. He is one of the main trainers now in Singapore and has won four Group 1 races. Most notably with Aramaayo in the Kranji Mile and Raffles Cup.Steve Burridge was an apprentice jockey in Victoria in 1970 and followed racing over to Singapore. He started training in his own right in 2005 in Singapore. In 2006 he took out the Queen Elizabeth II Cup with King and King and was presented with the trophy by Her Majesty.Singapore Racing Q&AsWhen does Singapore racing start?Singapore racing starts at the beginning of January and runs all-year with meetings on Saturdays and Sundays.When is the Singapore racing season?The Singapore racing season runs from January through until late November / early December.Where is racing held in Singapore?All racing in Singapore is held at Kranji racecourse.What is the richest race in Singapore?The richest and most prestigious race in Singapore is the Group 1 Singapore Gold Cup run over 2000 metres in November under handicap conditions worth $1,000,000.Do Australian trained horses run in Singapore?They have in the past, but it is not as common now for Australian-trained horses to run in Singapore especially given the new prize money structure.How do I watch Singapore racing live?Broadcaster Sky Racing on Foxtel channel 526, 527 and 528 and Sky Racing Active App.Join Moneyball with Punters

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