Exported, retrained, or retired? 700 racehorses face uncertain fate following Turf Club closure
But behind its trainer Jason Lim's restrained smile lies a nagging worry about his prized stallion, which began after last Monday's bombshell announcement that the STC will be shuttered in 2027, with the last race scheduled for October next year.
Scyes are more commonly known as a stable hands, who take care of horses' basic needs like feeding and bathing them. Should staff members leave in droves, this would spell disaster for the horses as they require consistent daily care, maintenance and exercise, said horse trainer Zyrul Nor Azman, 35. For instance, the younger Chng said that South Korea imposes a cap on horses’ market values to keep their races competitive within the circuit, and its primary use of sand tracks makes it hard for horses who are used to competing on other surfaces, like turf or polytrack.In order to race in Hong Kong, owners have to ballot for a permit before importing them, and horses must have a specific handicap rating that qualifies them to compete.
Selangor Turf Club, part of the same Malayan Racing Association as STC, had informed trainers last week that they are planning to build another stable at their grounds to accommodate 200 horses from Singapore, Mr Lim said.“So far, they haven’t started work yet. When they start building it will probably take another year, so I’m not sure if they will be ready for or not,” said 41 year-old trainer Richard Lim.
“It would take time, from many months to even years before these horses can be used for riding lessons or polo,” said Mr Rickard Hogberg, honorary secretary of the Singapore Polo Club. “There, they can retire happily. But I know other people are not so lucky to have these contacts,” he admitted.
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