What is the meaning of the word "Turf"

[Alon Marcus]

The word appears in the beginning of the story. I'll be grateful if someone could explain to me what it means in this context.

"All hunting stories are the same," said Clovis; "just as all Turf stories are the same, and all--"

Here is the link for the complete story.

http://en.wikisource.org/wiki/Esm%C3%A9

[BillF]

I think turf here means "relating to horse racing".

[Alon Marcus]

I think turf here means "relating to horse racing".

Thanks!