The Singapore Derby: A Time-Honoured Celebration of Excellence
The Singapore Derby is one of the oldest and most prestigious feature races in Singapore that has enthralled horse racing enthusiasts for over 140 years. The race was first established in 1880 and ran at the Farrer Park Racecourse for a prize money of $150. The Singapore Derby was discontinued in 1910 but was revived by the Singapore Turf Club in 1959 and has since earned its prestige as a cornerstone in the Singapore horse racing calendar.
With a distance of 1800m, this Group 1 race is exclusively open to four-year-old horses. The battle for glory in the Singapore Derby is not only a testament to the skill and talent of the horses but also a showcase of the exceptional sportsmanship of jockeys who guide them to victory.
Where the best becomes even better
A stirring victory on the tracks by Jolie’s Shinju in Emirates Singapore Derby 2009.
The Singapore Derby has earned its reputation as a platform for excellence, with past winners including Jolie's Shinju in 2009 and Infantry in 2017. In 2018, Jupiter Gold beat the speed record at 1:46:34 over a distance of 1800m. To date, the late legendary trainer Ivan Allan has scored the most wins.
Infantry winning the Emirates Singapore Derby 2017.
Trainer Ivan Allan, jockey K.C Ng and owners Doris Shaw and George Teo all smiles after Feu Vert won the first of two successive Singapore Derby in 1985.
An event of fascination and glamour
The Singapore Derby has evolved into a grand event that takes centre stage in Singapore’s horse racing calendar. Racing enthusiasts gather to witness this exhilarating race unfold on the track. The atmosphere is electric, the air buzzing with anticipation as the horses strut through the Parade Ring before stepping onto the tracks. The Singapore Derby is not just a race; it is a spectacle that magnifies the beauty of the sport.
Racing enthusiasts gathered at the Grandstand Forecourt to witness the winning moment of Singapore Derby 2023.
The Singapore Derby 2024
The Singapore Derby will be remembered as a celebration of excellence, where legends were born, and moments of triumph were etched into history.
Golden Monkey winning the Singapore Derby 2023.
