Selangor Turf Club is thrilled to announce a substantial increase in prize money for upcoming races, along with significant enhancements to its facilities. These exciting developments underline the Club’s commitment to rejuvenate excellence in horse racing and providing unparalleled opportunities for owners, trainers and jockeys.

Increased Prize Money

To further incentivize and reward the hard work and dedication of our horse owners and trainers, Selangor Turf Club is increasing the prize money for all races. Effective from 1 January 2025, the new prize structure will include:

• An increase to RM31million to the overall prize money pool
• Introducing first ever RM1million race for four-year-old horses
• Enhanced pay out for top finishers, ensuring greater rewards for outstanding performances.
• New bonus system for local and emerging talent to encourage jockeys to be more competitive.

“The Bold launching of the Selangor Turf Club’s Drive to Global Excellence – Racing Enhancement Funds is the catalyst of horse racing benefiting the industry players at a bigger scale. We appreciate the support from all those who contributed to the success of this blueprint that would drive Malaysia Horse Racing to greater heights” said Chairman of Selangor Turf Club, Tan Sri Datuk Richard Cham Hak Lim.

Details of prize money are as follows:

2025 PRIZE/STAKES MONEY DISTRIBUTION SCHEME

2025 Feature Races

Horse Welfare, Investments and Growth in Services

The wellbeing of horses are extremely important. The Club is holding discussions with internationally known veterinary surgeons in order to ensure that the finest veterinary, medical, technical, and surgical competencies are available at SLTC. The Club’s surgical facilities have also been greatly improved with the veterinary staff-to-horse ratio increasing to a healthy 1:80.

With the horse population nearing capacity, the Club will recruit the service of one of Asia’s leading farriers. We believe his extensive experience will contribute greatly towards ensuring that our horses are healthy and sound.

“Our investment in increasing the prize money and improvement in training facilities reflect our dedication to the well-being and performance of both horses and trainers,” said CEO of Selangor Turf Club, Dato’ Michael Fong. He further stressed that the Club is committed in providing an environment that fosters success and excellence in every aspect of horse racing.

SLTC is currently in discussion with various organisations to rehome retired horses and finding new chapters through dedicated retirement facilities, which offer sanctuary or avenues for retraining and adoption, to embark on varied second careers, such as competitors in equestrian sports.

Exciting times ahead

“These are exciting times for SLTC. With the REF and other initiatives, including the on-going efforts to improve our racing products and rise in wagering income, SLTC hopes to increase the total prize money by 5% annually in coming years”.

“The Club is grateful for the support and enthusiasm from owners, trainers, government and stakeholders”, said Tan Sri Richard Cham.

The Committee and Management of the Club are striving to elevate the reputation of SLTC as a premier racing centre and to achieve a higher level of excellence in the sport.