Thoroughbred Owners Association
and Sports Trust (TOAST) was registered on 7 October 2003 to
basically represent and promote the interests of racehorse
owners locally and internationally. We are a formal group,
which Singapore Turf Club can work closely with to discuss
concerns and issues pertaining to Singapore horse owners. We
are also working towards providing racehorse owners recreational
activities in horse riding in order to promote interaction
among owners of thoroughbreds engaged in racing and riding
with a view to cultivate and nurture racehorse ownership. We
aim to cultivate a new racing culture in Singapore with a view
of inculcating and educating in owners and the public the idea
of treating horse racing as a sport and a social lifestyle.
Our objectives includes promoting the engagement of ex-race
horses in amateur racing, dressage, show-jumping and eventing,
thereby giving a new lease of life to thoroughbreds beyond
their racing career. In order for this to happen, TOAST aims
to afford thoroughbred owners competition opportunities for
these various events.
Through the years, horse racing in Singapore has always
been viewed in an unfavorable light. As Singapore has grown
over the years, so too, must the view on horse racing. In
countries like England, Australia, Hong Kong, Japan etc.
horse racing has always been seen as the "Sport Of Kings" with
a lifestyle that is associated with prestige and one that
a lot of people aspire to. It is seen as a social event where
families can spend a day at the races without any social
stigma associated with punting. We at TOAST hope to change
the mindset and cultivate owners in Singapore who will keep
racehorses for the love of horses and for the enjoyment of
horse racing.
In order to develop this change, we aim to make owning thoroughbreds
as affordable as possible by the formation of Trusts. These
Trusts consists of leased racehorses with a two-year term
period where any prize monies attributed to these horses
during this period are distributed among Stakeholders. Thus
making owning thoroughbreds more affordable and with limited
liability. In doing so, TOAST hopes to increase the population
of racehorse owners in order to achieve a higher standard
of ownership in Singapore.
TOAST invites those with similar views to come join us as
members, so that together we are able to attain a healthier
horse racing industry that is open for everyone to enjoy.
