Consumeconfidence set a new record for 7 ½ furlongs on the turf course when he sped to a final time of 1:27.41 Sunday at Turf Paradise Race Course. The previous record was 1:27:54 set in 2004.
 
Racing for owner Frank Bemis and trainer Shawn Davis, Consumerconfidence ($8.20) ridden by Francisco Arrieta, tracked closely to Trill Point’s fast early splits of 22.70, 45.37, 1:09.06. Consumerconfidence then took on a serious challenge from favorite Jam N Addy. The two exchanged bumps in the stretch with Consumerconfidence prevailing by a nose at the wire.
Trill Point finished third in the field of eight allowance optional claiming types.
 
It was the fourth win in 15 outings and the second consecutive tally over the turf for Consumerconfidence, a 5-year-old horse by Quality Road.

There is only one Kentucky Derby Party in Arizona where you can watch, wager, and win on the Derby simulcast AND enjoy a full day of live and local horseracing.  
 
The biggest and best Kentucky Derby party is May 5th at Turf Paradise. It’s the only place in Arizona where you can watch live local horseracing AND bet on the Derby simulcast.
 
For those who can’t make it to the track, there are more than 56 Off Track Betting sites where you can bet on the Derby and live racing at Turf Paradise.
 
Grandstand admission is just $5, and kids 16 and under get in free. There is also live music, a kids’ fun park with bounce house inflatables, and food and drink specials.

The first 5,000 paid admissions get a free commemorative Kentucky Derby glass.
 
Turf Paradise also hosts a one-of-a-kind Bonnet and Derby Fashion Contest.
 
For a look at highlights from last year’s Kentucky Derby Party click here.
 
Grandstand Admission is $5.00 on May 5th and seats are first come first serve. Kids 16 and under get in free for the Grandstand only.
 
The gates open 7:15am. The first Turf Paradise live post is 11:30am. The Kentucky Derby is approximately 3:46pm.  Those times are subject to change without notice, please check our Kentucky Derby Page for the most current times. General self-parking at Turf Paradise is FREE. Valet parking is available for $15.

For those wanting to kick it up a notch, there are all day buffets in the air conditioned comfort of Turf’s Directors’ Suite, Turf Club, and Club House. Reservations are required. Details are on our Kentucky Derby page.
 

"Top of the Park" Directors Suite Buffet $90     
Reservations:  602-375-6471

Turf Club All Day Buffet $90
Reservations: 602-375-6472

Turf Terrace Ballroom & Attached Patio $90
Includes all day buffet.
Reservations: 602-375-6471
 
Clubhouse All Day Buffet $65
Clubhouse Reservations: 602-375-6470

Pavilion Buffet $50
Price includes a continental breakfast and a BBQ lunch buffet.
Reservations: 602-375-6412
 
Party on the Rail $210 for a table of six or $35 per individual
Prime outdoor seating/Includes BBQ Combo Meal. Reservations:  602-375-6412

Tickets are also on sale now for a trackside experience in luxury tents. The Stella Artois Kentucky Derby DayClub includes admission to air-conditioned tents featuring betting terminals, big-screen TV’s and a DJ. There are also VIP options. For information or to buy tickets for the Derby DayClub click here.
 
Turf Paradise General Manager Vince Francia said, “Derby Day at Turf Paradise has been an Arizona tradition for 62 years. From the Director’s Suite to the Grandstand Apron, Turf Paradise offers ways to enjoy Derby Day at all price levels. For fans, families, and fun-seekers Turf Paradise hosts the ultimate Kentucky Derby Party celebrating the greatest two minutes in sports.”

Turf Paradise opened its doors in in 1956 and has been at 19th Ave. and Bell Road ever since making it Arizona’s first sports franchise.

Three-year-old grass aces will be featured in the $30,000 Tempe and $30,000 Scottsdale Handicaps Saturday at Turf Paradise.
 
The Tempe drew seven aspirants while the Scottsdale, for 3-year-old fillies, attracted a field of eight. Both races will be run at one mile over the grass course. Post time for the first of eight races is 12:55 pm.
 
The Tempe
The Dan McFarland-trained Primo Touch is the obvious one to beat. The son of British sire Midas Touch is coming off back-to-back stakes wins in the Turf Paradise Derby and the Startac stakes. In addition, the lay-off-the pace runner is a perfect three-for-three over the local greensward. McFarlane has won this race twice before in 2017 and 2014.
 
Competition is expected from the Robertino Diodoro-trained Playoff Bound who broke his maiden two starts back with a 6 ¾ length romp over the turf as the favorite. However, he could do no better than sixth in his recent effort in the Turf Paradise Derby.
 
The Scottsdale
The fillies division comes up more competitive with three of the eight entrants coming off wins and a Vann Belvoir shipper coming in from Santa Anita. Plus there’s the back-on-form Foggia, whose recent second place finish in the Arizona Oaks, is in the race.
 
The three last race winners: Shesaheatwave, a 2 ½ length winner against maiden claiming $20,000; Brechin’s Command, debut winner against optional claiming $20,000 and Acharnement, four-length maiden winner at one mile (turf).
 
The west-coast shipper: My Masterpiece, who has been facing tougher at Gulfstream Park and Santa Anita, has won two of six outings on the grass.
 
And Foggia: Broke her maiden at first asking as a 2-year-old and then followed with a victory in the ATBA Stakes and a second in the Breeders’ Futurity; finished second in her first start as a 3-year-old in the Arizona Oaks.

It’s a day of racing like no other as camels, ostriches and zebras join the horses at Turf Paradise for a one-of-a-kind day at the races Saturday March 17th.
 
While you can’t bet on the camel, ostrich and zebra racing, you can still bet on the horses.
 
Camels, ostriches, and zebras race competitively but they are far less cooperative than the horses.
Here are some highlights from last year.   
 
 In addition to one of a kind racing the day also features:

• Live Music
  
• $3 bottled Beer
• A Kids Fun Park with Bounce House Inflatables
• A full card of traditional horse racing and, of course, you can bet on them!

Grandstand admission is $3 and kids 16 and under getting in for free.

The event is co- sponsored by the Arizona Horsemen’s Benevolent and Protective Association. 

Turf Paradise General Manager Vincent Francia said, “The camels, ostriches and zebra are fan favorites. I just hope the horses don’t get jealous.”
 
 
In addition to offering live local racing through May 6th, the season also includes Fiesta Sundays featuring Mexican food and music March 25th and April 29th; and a Kentucky Derby Party May 5th

Turf Paradise is Arizona’s first sports franchise, and has operated continuously at the same location at 19th Ave and Bell since 1956.  It offers one of the longest racing seasons in the United States thanks to Arizona’s great weather. Through Off Track Betting networks its races are viewed at OTB locations all over the United States and worldwide.