Singapore horse racing to end after 180 years to build housing

City-state's last track hurt by casino, pandemic closures

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The Singapore Turf Club's racecourse closes in October 2024, and the land will become a residential area. (Photo by Getty/Kyodo)

MAYUKO TANI, Nikkei staff writer

SINGAPORE -- The end is near for more than 180 years of horse racing here, as the Singapore Turf Club's only racecourse will hold its final run in October 2024 so its land can be redeveloped.

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