13 February 2026

The Selangor Turf Club is set to usher in the approaching Year of the Horse in the Chinese Zodiac with a special race day on the second day of the Lunar New Year, Wednesday, 18 February 2026.

Visitors to the Sungei Besi Racecourse will be greeted by vibrant red lanterns and festive decorations, honoring Chinese traditions that symbolize prosperity and good fortune. In Chinese culture, the horse represents energy, courage, and optimism, embodying progress and opportunity. The Club will celebrate this auspicious year with a lively blend of heritage, culture and festive cheer throughout the Spring Festival.

Guests can immerse themselves in the pulsating rhythms of the traditional lion dance, marvel at acrobatic performers leaping across towering poles, receive blessings from the God of Prosperity, and enjoy fortune-telling session with Spiritual and Metaphysical consultant, Master Alice Toh. The festivities promise a spirited and joyful start to the year, filled with cultural vibrancy.

On 18 February, additional highlights include the distribution of Mandarin oranges, the SLTC Bonanza Contest with attractive prizes and the chance to savor handmade Dragon Bread Candy, a traditional Chinese confection. To mark the occasion, races will be given auspicious Chinese names.

On the racing front, the Club will stage two prestigious Black Type races with a combined prize pool of RM200,000 – the Wilayah Silver Bowl on 15 February and the Chinese New Year Prosperity Trophy on 18 February. The Wilayah Silver Bowl, run over 1200 meters, is open to five-year-old horses, while the Prosperity Trophy, contested over 1600 meters, is reserved for Supreme A horses.

In the spirit of giving, the Club will also host the running of the Charity On The Turf Trophy on 22 February 2026. Sixteen charitable organizations will be invited to attend and witness the races, with donations jointly presented to all invited charitable organizations by Club Chairman Tan Sri Datuk Sir Richard Cham Hak Lim and Club Member Datuk Christopher Liang.