How many Group 1 races are there in Australia?

Group 1 races are held in the 5 major states of Australia at the principal metropolitan tracks in each capital city….Yearly Australian Group 1 Races.

Track	Flemington
Race Name	Coolmore Stud Stakes
Purse	$1,000,000
Distance	1200m
Type	3yo SW

What is a Group 1 race in Australia?

Group 1 races are the most esteemed races around the world and feature the greatest sprint and staying race horses from around the globe. The biggest Group 1 races in Australia are the Melbourne Cup, WS Cox Plate, Victoria Derby, Crown Oaks and the Australian Cup.

Is Singapore Turf Club Government?

The Singapore Turf Club is a non-profit organisation and any surplus revenue is donated to charitable organisations. The club has adopted Melrose Home as its charity since 2016.

How many horses are in Singapore?

The trend is perhaps the starkest in the racing scene: the population of racehorses kept in the stables of the Singapore Turf Club (STC) has doubled from 700 in 2007 to 1,430 today.

What is the longest horse race in Australia?

The Jericho Cup
The Jericho Cup is Australia’s longest flat race and is held over the Grand Annual Steeplechase course at Warrnambool Racecourse in Victoria each year. The Jericho Cup (4600m) boasts a total prize pool of $304,000 and is a benchmark 90 race that is restricted to jumps jockeys.

What race is an Australian?

Today, Australians of European (including Anglo-Celtic) descent are the majority in Australia, estimated at approximately 76% of the total population in 2016. Historically, European immigrants had great influence over Australian history and society, which resulted in the perception of Australia as a Western country.

What is a Grade 1 race?

Grade 1 is considered the elite-level racing grade, but that doesn’t mean Grade 2 and Grade 3 races are anything to be sniffed at! The National Hunt racing classifications also include Handicaps, National Hunt Flat Races (often called Bumpers) and lesser races like Selling and Claiming Stakes.

When was grandstand built?

1933
When it was opened in 1933, the Grandstand at Bukit Timah was declared ‘a truly impressive sight’. Although it has been extensively upgraded over the past fifty years, the basic structure remains unaltered.

Is Singapore Pools a statutory board?

Singapore Pools was incorporated on 23 May 1968 to curb illegal gambling in Singapore. Since 1 May 2004, Singapore Pools is owned by Tote Board, a statutory board under the Ministry of Finance.

How much does a horse cost in Singapore?

A decent horse from good pedigree will usually cost about $20,000 to $100,000. This price range is due to few factors, like age, sex, trained and ready to run, trail winners and other factors. This is a one time purchase price, just like you buy a car.

How much does it cost to ride a horse in Singapore?

Cost: Guided trail strolls range from SGD 100 – SGD 150 per person, for 45 minutes. Pony rides cost SGD 10 per ride. You can also take up riding lessons at a price of SGD 450 for four sessions.

How many group races are there in Australia?

Results for the 2020-2021 Australian racing season can be found below including all Group 1, Group 2 and Group 3 feature races held during the year. Australian has around 540+ Group races during the regular season and they are categorised into four major groups.

Which is the only horse racing club in Singapore?

The Singapore Turf Club (STC) was founded in 1842 as the Singapore Sporting Club and is the only horse-racing club in Singapore. As stated previously, the STC is under the governance of the Malayan Racing Association (MRA).

How many Grade 4 races are there in Australia?

In addition to the above Group 1, 2 and 3 races there are approximately 280 grade 4 races which are known as Listed races. All of these races were collectively known as Principal Races until about 1979. The following table displays the distribution of Group Races by racecourses. ^ Racing Australia (28 January 2020).

What’s the prize money for Group 3 races in Australia?

Group 3 races offer a minimum of $100,000 in prize money, making them a lucrative target for many owners and trainers. Listed races feature almost every weekend in Australia and offer a minimum of $70,000 in prize money. For a race to gain Listed status it must meet a certain criteria including having been run at least three times.