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AZ Commission Approves Simulcast of Breeders’ Cup

The Arizona Racing Commission approved today (Nov. 3) for the world championship Breeders’ Cup to be run at Del Mar racetrack on November 5 and 6 to be simulcast at Turf Paradise, Arizona Downs and at all OTB sites. The November 5 and 6 dates coincide with the opening of the live race season at Turf Paradise. A 125-day meet is scheduled to run from November 5 through May 7, 2022, with racing conducted primarily on a 5-day a week basis, Monday through Friday. Opening day Friday’s post time will be 12:40 pm. Saturday’s post is 12:20 pm.

Purses and Stakes Boosted for Turf Paradise’s Upcoming Meet

Overnight purses will get a 30% hike while the stakes program will receive a $1 million infusion as Turf Paradise prepares to kick off its 125-day meet, running from November 5 through May 7, 2022, with racing conducted on a 5-day a week basis, Monday through Friday...

2021-22 condition book and stakes schedule are available

Turf Paradise, AZHBPA Sign Agreement for Upcoming Meet

With a stroke of the pen Turf Paradise owner Jerry Simms and Arizona Horsemen’s Benevolent and Protective Association (AZHBPA) Bob Hutton put their signatures to an agreement that will ensure that the upcoming live race meet will go on as planned.
A 125-day live meet will run from November 5 through May 7, 2022 with racing conducted on a 5-day a week basis, Monday through Friday. The two exceptions are Breeders’ Cup Day, Saturday, November 6 and Kentucky Derby Day, Saturday, May 7.
“A nod of gratitude to Arizona Department of Racing Director Rudy Casillas for assisting all of us through the negotiation process,” said track general manager Vincent Francia.

- CONTRACT TO BE SIGNED BETWEEN TURF PARADISE & AZHBPA
- CLUBHOUSE TO BE OPEN FOR RACE MEET More details to follow

Important Dates For Horsemen

Monday, Sep. 20:             Horsemen arrive to get their barns ready
Monday, Sep. 27:             Horses arrive in stable area
Tuesday, Oct. 5:               Main Track open for training and workouts
Friday, Nov. 5                   Opening day of the live meet
125-Day Live Meet
Racing 5-days a week, Monday-Friday.

Also racing Breeders’ Cup Day, Saturday, November 6 and closing day Kentucky Derby Day, Saturday, May 7, 2022.

Turf Paradise, AzHBPA Come to Agreement for Upcoming Meet

Turf Paradise management and representatives of the AzHBPA came to agreement in principle Tuesday to proceed forward with the upcoming live race meet. A contract is being worked out between the parties.
A 125-day race meet is scheduled to run from November 5 thru May 7, 2022. The two parties further agreed that the 5-day a week live days will now be Monday thru Friday. Previously the live days had been Monday thru Thursday and Saturday. The two Saturday exceptions will be Breeders’ Cup (Nov. 6) and Kentucky Derby, May 7.
THE TURF PARADISE FAMILY IS DEEPLY SADDENED BY THE PASSING OF TRAINER MOLLY PEARSON-ANDERSON.  MOLLY HAS BEEN A FIXTURE OF ARIZONA HORSE RACING FOR OVER 30 YEARS.   WORDS CANNOT EXPRESS HOW PROFOUNDLY SHE WILL BE MISSED.  WE OFFER OUR CONDOLENCES TO HER FAMILY AND FRIENDS, BOTH AT HOME AND AT THE RACETRACK.

Congratulations

Congratulations to the connections of KJ DESPARADO, winner of the 2021 $3,000,000 G1 All American Quarter Horse Futurity at Ruidoso Downs.
Trainer:  Wesley Giles    Owners:  John W. Lee, Kathy Lee and Ruben Mares     Jockey:  Adrian Ramos

 

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On & Off Track Simulcast Schedule

2021-22 Stall Application

Media Guide

Jockey Protocols

Track Conditions
Hours of Operation:
Simulcast Racing seven days a week starting at 9 a.m.
Live Racing Season: November - May
Gates open for General Public at 11 a.m. : Open
Live Racing Mon - Fri - check calendar for exceptions