The final horse racing day in Singapore concluded a 180-year legacy before the site is cleared for new homes to accommodate a growing population.
Jockey Muzi Yeni expressed a shared sentiment of loss among attendees, calling on the government to reconsider the end of horse racing in the city.
The decline in horse racing attendance reflects changing interests, with younger citizens gravitating towards other sports, such as the overwhelmingly popular Formula 1.
Singapore's horse racing history began in 1842, but as the nation evolves, the land is now prioritized for residential development to support a rising population.
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