Horse Racing Betting in Singapore: Bet Types, History and Current Status

Online-unit check: October 3, 2026. Horse racing betting in Singapore changed fundamentally when the final domestic race meeting at Kranji took place on October 5, 2024. Singapore no longer has an active domestic thoroughbred racecourse, but Singapore Pools currently offers betting on selected overseas thoroughbred races.

This page combines the site’s former broad Singapore racing history with a current explanation of legal betting availability, bet types, and online units. References to Kranji races, local trainers, and domestic fixtures before October 5, 2024 are historical.

Current status of horse racing in Singapore

The Singapore Turf Club was founded in 1842, and the first race at Farrer Park was held in 1843. Racing later moved to Bukit Timah and then to Kranji. The domestic era ended with the final Kranji meeting on October 5, 2024.

Singapore Pools continues to list selected overseas thoroughbred racing from jurisdictions including Australia, France, Germany, Hong Kong, Japan, Malaysia, South Africa, South Korea, Turkey, the United Kingdom, the United Arab Emirates, and others. The available countries, races, and schedules can change, so bettors should consult the current Singapore Pools schedule.

How to bet on horse racing through Singapore Pools

Eligible Singapore Pools Account holders can place horse-racing bets online, subject to the account rules and responsible-play controls. Horse-racing services are also available through designated Singapore Pools outlets and venues during applicable racing hours. Bets generally close at race start; the current interface and official rules control if a displayed cutoff differs.

Current Singapore horse-racing bet types

• Win: select the horse that finishes first.
• Place: select a horse that finishes within the published qualifying positions. Those conditions can vary by race and field.
• Forecast: select the first two finishers in exact order.
• Place Forecast: select any two horses that finish in the first three, in any order. Singapore Pools states that Place Forecast is available for races with seven or more runners; check the current race menu because field conditions can affect availability.
• Tierce: select the first three finishers in exact order.
• Trio: select the first three finishers in any order.
• Quartet: select the first four finishers in exact order.

The current Singapore Pools online instructions list a S$5 unit for Win and Place and a S$2 unit for Forecast, Place Forecast, Tierce, Trio, and Quartet. Combination tickets can cost more than one unit because each covered combination is charged. Check the bet slip total before confirming.

The unit values come from Singapore Pools’ online instructions. The examples illustrate cost, not the chance of winning. Confirm the selected race and product on the bet slip; adding coverage adds charged combinations.

Commingled overseas pools

Some overseas wagers may be commingled with a host racing jurisdiction’s pool. In a commingled pool, stakes from participating locations feed into the host pool, and dividends are determined under the applicable host and Singapore Pools rules. Currency conversion, deductions, and payout treatment should be checked in the official rules for the selected race.

Watching and following overseas races

Singapore Pools publishes current telecast information and provides selected live-streaming options to eligible account holders. Channel assignments, schedules, subscription terms, and available races can change. Use the official schedule rather than an archived Kranji calendar.

Historical context: Farrer Park, Bukit Timah, and Kranji

Singapore’s racing history spans the Farrer Park, Bukit Timah, and Kranji eras. Kranji hosted the final period of domestic racing and prominent historical races such as the Singapore Derby and Singapore Gold Cup. Statements about Kranji’s race days, local purses, trainers, facilities, or attendance now describe a closed domestic program and should be read as historical context, not as current betting availability.

Before placing a Singapore horse-racing bet

• Confirm that the overseas meeting and race are currently offered by Singapore Pools.
• Read the official race card, pool rules, closing time, and Place conditions.
• Check whether the pool is commingled and how the dividend will be calculated.
• Calculate the full cost of all combinations, not only the base unit.
• Use only lawful services and the responsible-play tools available on your account.

Official sources

• Singapore Pools horse-racing betting FAQ
• Placing horse-racing bets online
• Singapore Pools horse-racing channels
• Singapore Turf Club final-meeting date
• Singapore Turf Club history
• Singapore Pools — Place Forecast