s 4 Functions of Board
4.—(1) The functions of the Board are —(a) to supervise the affairs of a turf club operating in Singapore;[Act 14 of 2022 wef 01/08/2022] (b) to conduct equine research and establish, maintain and improve turf clubs, training centres for apprentices, jockeys, blacksmiths and others employed in connection with racing, and other places used in connection with racing; (c) [Deleted by Act 14 of 2022 wef 01/08/2022] (d) with the approval of the Minister, to establish and maintain places and facilities for recreation on land owned or held by the Board and to carry out activities that appear to the Board to be requisite, advantageous or convenient for or in connection with its functions; (e) to improve racing generally; and (f) to work collaboratively with the Gambling Regulatory Authority of Singapore to foster responsible gambling and reduce the prevalence of unauthorised gambling.[Act 14 of 2022 wef 01/08/2022] (2) The Minister may, after consulting the Board, give to the Board such general directions, not inconsistent with the provisions of this Act, as to the policy to be followed by the Board in the exercise and performance of its powers and functions under this Act as appear to the Minister to be required in the public interest, and the Board must as soon as possible give effect to any such directions. (3) The Board must provide the Minister with information relating to its property and activities in such manner and at such times as the Minister may require. (4) However, nothing in this Act confers on the Board a function or power to conduct on its own behalf any race meeting or a totalisator for gaming in relation to any racing or otherwise.[Act 14 of 2022 wef 01/08/2022]