Turf City Auto Emporium

» About Turf City Auto Emporium

In 1848:- William Henry Macleod Read and his friends, a group of racing enthusiasts founded The Singapore Sporting Club situated at the old RaceCourse, now known as Farrer Park.

1842 – William Henry Macleod
founded Singapore Sports Club

In 1924 :- The Singapore Sporting Club changed its name to Singapore Turf Club. Also, due to inadequate facilities and space, a search for a new location was embarked. Finally, 244 acres of land was bought from Bukit Timah Rubber Estate for the new RaceCourse.

In 1933 :- The Singapore Turf Club moved to its new premises after the Bukit Timah RaceCourse costing $3 million was opened by the governor of Singapore, Sir Cecil Clementi on 15 April 1933.

1933 – The club moved to Bukit
Timah

In 1941-1946 :- During the Japanese Occupation, racing came to a halt. The Grandstand and surrounding buildings were converted into hospitals; stables and syces’ quarters were turned to military car parks.

In 1947 :-
After the war ended, the committee spent 2 years repairing and refurbishing the buildings and fields. The Bukit Timah RaceCourse was finally reopened in 1947 where racing resumes.

1951-1959 – Tan Sri Dr Runme
Shaw owned Shaw Stables with 70 horses

In 1951-1959 :-
Moving tycoon Tan Sri Dr Runme Shaw owned Shaw Stables within 70 horses. Mr Lim Chong Pang, son of pineapple and rubber king, Mr Lim Nee Soon was also a familiar face on the fields of Bukit Timah RaceCourse.

In 1960 :-
In July, members of public were allowed through the turnstiles for a fee of $5, which in the past only ordinary members, subscribing members and owners were allowed.

1972 – Queen Elizabeth II visited
the club

In 1972 :-
On 20 February 1972, England’s Queen Elizabeth II visited Bukit Timah RaceCourse with Prince Philip and Princess Anne. The 3 members of the Royal Family gave away the hefty money of $35,000.

In 1981 :-
The North Grandstand costing $18 million was completed to accomodate increasing crowd. This brings the total capacity of 2 Grandstand to 60,000.

1990 – Ex-President Wee Kim Wee visited the club

In 1990 :-
On 7 October 1990, Ex-President Wee Kim Wee and The First Lady was on their first official visit. Ex-President Wee also received a special replica of the Club’s bronze horse statue from Mr E W Barker, Chairman of the Club.

In 2001-Present :- The Singapore Turf Club moved to new premises at Kranji in August to enjoy better and well-equipped facilities. The Bukit Timah site was transformed into Turf City. With more than 2,000 carpark lots, this 56-ha constitutes 6 sectors; Retail Mall, Auto Emporium Market, Food & Beverages, Seafood Market, Furniture Mall and Sports Complex.

2001-Present – Turf City

Retail Mall: More than 50 specialty shops for your shopping pleasure.

Auto Emporium Market: Over 100 second-hand car dealers, parallel importers, local agents (new car) under one roof.

Food & Beverages: Wide variety selection ranging from economic-priced to inclusive menus to alfresco dinning.

Seafood Market: Choose from a wide variety of live seafood from the fish tanks and have your palate served the way you like while enjoying the mesmerising grandeur of the former Turf Club.

Furniture Mall: Creating your ideal home is that simple when you are spoilt with choices of great quality furnishing.

Sports Complex: Spanning 8 soccer fields big, the sports complex which would be ready by year 2003 would be used for sports facilities as well as big scale events.

» Location of Turf City Auto Emporium

200 Turf Club Road, Singapore, 287994
Tel: 6468 8333, Fax: 6468 0777
Website: www.turfcity.com.sg