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Turf Paradise, Horsemen Sign Contract
Turf Paradise management and the Arizona Horsemen’s Benevolent and Protective Association (AZHBPA) put their signatures to a contract today (Aug. 30) for live racing to proceed with a 130-day meet scheduled to run from November 4 through May 8, 2023.
“The many weeks of negotiations were frank but friendly,” said track general manager Vincent Francia. “The outcome was a positive one: an agreement to race.” Arizona Racing Commission Approves Turf Paradise Request for a 130-day Meet
At the August 11th meeting, the Arizona Racing Commission, in a 3-1 vote, approved Turf Paradise’s request for a 130-day race meet.
The 130-day meet would run from Friday, November 4 (first day of Breeders’ Cup) through Monday, May 8, 2023. The request is a five-day increase from the previous meet’s 125 days. Racing would be conducted primarily on a 5-day a week basis, Monday through Thursday and Saturday. After Super Bowl Sunday, February 12, the 5-day schedule would change to Saturday through Wednesday. Turf Paradise to Submit 130-day Meet Request to AZ Racing Commission
Turf Paradise will submit a request to race a 130-day live race meet to the Arizona Racing Commission at its August 11th meeting. The 130-day meet would run from Friday, November 4 (first day of Breeders’ Cup) through Monday, May 8, 2023. The request is a five-day increase from the previous meet’s 125 days.
Racing would be conducted primarily on a 5-day a week basis, Monday through Thursday and Saturday. After Super Bowl Sunday, February 12, the 5-day schedule would change to Saturday through Wednesday. Kentucky Derby Simulcast Saturday at Turf Paradise
Of course, you have the Kentucky Derby winner. Who doesn’t when it comes to America’s most famous horse race?
The 148th running of the Run for the Roses will be simulcast this Saturday (May 7) at Turf Paradise and at all of the track’s OTBs. There will also be live racing which marks the closing day of the track’s 124-day live race season. |
Track Conditions
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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 
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