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Longines, sponsor of the prestigious Longines Singapore Gold Cup, raises $374,483 for charity at Singapore Turf Club’s charity race day event
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SINGAPORE TURF CLUB SPECIAL
For the fourth year in a row, Swiss watchmaker Longines has partnered the Singapore Turf Club in its annual charity race day. As the official partner and timekeeper of Singapore Turf Club, Longines hosted a charity luncheon in conjunction with the Longines Singapore Gold Cup race and a total of $374,483 was raised for Community Chest.
One of the most prestigious races in the region, the $1.35 million prize Longines Singapore Gold Cup was won by Tropaios, who was cheered on by guest of honour Mr. S.R Nathan, Former President of Singapore, and guests of the Club and Longines.
Longines continued the tradition of designating Singapore Gold Cup Day as an annual Charity Race Day since they took on the title sponsorship in 2010. This year, Longines has pledged the total amount raised during this luncheon to the Community Chest, which supports 83 charitable organisations to help over 300,000 people.
In an auction on the day to raise more funds for charity, items like hand-blown colored glass horses and a limited edition La Grande Classique de Longines watch donated by Longines were snapped up by the glamorous guests who also enjoyed the sumptuous buffet. Award-winning Cultural Medallion Artist, Mr. Ong Kim Seng, contributed a watercolour painting and Singapore Turf Club also chipped in with an exclusive usage of their corporate box where guests can enjoy a private view of the racing action as auction items.
To round out the day of giving, Tote Board and Singapore Turf Club also presented donation cheques totaling $1.5 million to 23 selected charitable organisations. All races run on the day, except the Longines Singapore Gold Cup, were named to reflect the commitment by the Club to give back to the community.
For more information about Longines Singapore Gold Cup, visit www.goldcup.sg for more information about the Singapore Turf Club, go to www.turfclub.com.sg. For more information about Longines, go to www.longines.com and for more information about Community Chest, visit www.comchest.sg.