CELEBRATING 20 YEARS OF EMIRATES SINGAPORE DERBY
In its landmark 20th year, the Emirates Singapore Derby 2015 will be run over 2,000m on turf at the Singapore Racecourse on Sunday, 12 July 2015. The long-established partnership between Emirates and Singapore Turf Club has made the Singapore Derby one of the most coveted races in this region. To match the exhilarating action of thoroughbreds vying for the $1.15 million prizemoney in this third and final leg of the Singapore Four-Year-Old Challenge, there will be a dazzling showcase of derby couture with fashionistas donning their best dresses and tresses, hats and fascinators on Derby day.
“With the running of the Emirates Singapore Derby in July, the Club will be celebrating a history-making 20 years of partnership with Emirates, an award-winning airline. Over the years, the Emirates Singapore Derby has become one of the most-anticipated annual social and sporting events in Singapore. Singapore Turf Club will once again present one of the best horse races on turf while Emirates will showcase an exciting combination of glamour, fashion and fundraising for charity off the racetrack. We are very thankful for the longstanding partnership with Emirates and look forward to celebrating more good years together in future." said Mr Yu Pang Fey, President and Chief Executive of Singapore Turf Club.
Mr Andrew Bunn, Emirates Manager, Singapore, Malaysia and Brunei said, “Our partnership with the Singapore Turf Club is one of the longest-standing in Emirates’ history of sports sponsorship in the world. This speaks volumes for the Emirates Singapore Derby, now into its 20th year. It features among the richest races in Singapore and certainly one of the most highly anticipated. Similar to the prestigious Dubai World Cup and Melbourne Cup which Emirates sponsors, our commitment to equestrian sport has helped to grow local communities of horse-racing enthusiasts. The Singapore fraternity can look forward to yet another memorable event, both on and off the tracks.”
Racegoers can bask in the festival atmosphere on Derby day and participate in the “Guess the Emirates Singapore Derby Years of Running” contest to win a Godolphin Watch and Emirates Binoculars among other prizes.
The Derby Marquee Package is available for those who wish to celebrate the occasion in style. At just $108 nett for ladies and $118 nett for gentlemen, package holders will gain admission to the Marquee for a classic buffet spread with free flow of beverages, with a vantage position that promises close-up views of the racing action, next to the turf. Package holders will be doing their part for charity, as the Club will donate $10 to the Community Chest for every package sold. They can also take part in the Emirates Prediction Contest and stand to win a Chopard pen for each race. All package holders will also receive an exclusive Emirates bear and Emirates cap as mementoes of an afternoon well spent at the Derby.
For bookings and enquiries on the Derby Marquee Package, please call 6879 1719 or email marketing@turfclub.com.sg
The 20th Emirates Singapore Derby at the Singapore Racecourse will also be telecast ‘Live’ on Channel NewsAsia and StarHub Supersports Arena from 3.50pm.
For more information, please visit www.derby.sg.