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Scottsdale, Tempe Handicaps Showcased This Saturday

3/10/2015

 
Three-year-old turf racing will be in the spotlight with the $35,000 Scottsdale and $35,000 Tempe Handicaps, the duo stakes’ features this Saturday at Turf Paradise.

Also in the spotlight Saturday will be the extensively cute Wiener Dogs – over 200 Wieners are signed up - who will be paraded, costumed and, yes, race throughout the day in the family picnic grove.

Of course, the horses will race, too. Both the Scottsdale, for fillies and the Tempe, for boys, is for 3-year-olds at one mile on the grass.

Scottsdale Handicap
Of the 11 fillies entered only five have previously raced on turf (four have won) and eight of the 11 have routed before. Three trainers have double entries adding to the challenge of handicapping an already challenging race.

Starting with F.C. Frazier’s SUM Racer, winner of the Arizona Oaks to the Molly Pearson-trained Myrna Lou, a three-time winner including the Arizona Breeders’ Futurity and an optional claiming race at Del Mar, to the two-time Golden Gate winner Star’s Woman making her first start for trainer Dan McFarlane, this is a race for a case to be made for almost every entrant.

Tempe Handicap
Three trainers have seven of the ten entrants. McFarlane has three and Pearson and Robertino Diodoro have two each.

Attention will be drawn to the Pearson-trained Rock Hard Kowboy, runner-up in the Turf Paradise Derby to eventual winner, California shipper Why Two. Prior to that, the son of Kodiak Kowboy won two starts, both on the turf course.

Diodoro’s first time starter maiden winner Mesa Brute followed his February 3 turf victory with three solid works.

Not to be overlooked is the McFarlane-trained Shrewd Move who will be two-turning for the first time and first time taking to the grass. However, the son of Closing Argument finished fourth in Belmont Park’s Tremont Stakes in June. Shrewd Move’s recent victory came locally on Feb. 2, a 5 ½ furlong romp optional claiming event.

Camels and Ostriches: The Bad Boys of Racing Return To Turf Paradise March 28th

3/8/2015

 
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Camel and ostrich racing return to Turf Paradise, Saturday March 28st.
For those who have never seen camels or ostriches race they seem to have a will of their own. It’s safe to say they are not as well-behaved as the race horses. Here are some video highlights.

Last year more than 6,000 fans came to the Phoenix racetrack to watch the camel and ostrich races.

 In addition to some of the strangest racing to grace our track the day also features:
•    Live music
•    $2 Draft Beer
•    A Kids Fun Park with Bounce Inflatables, a Petting Zoo and Face Painting
•    A full card of traditional racing with horses and, of course, you can bet on them!

Grandstand admission is $2 and kids 16 and under getting in for free.

Camel racing is not as easy as it looks. The sport is popular in the Middle East, Australia and Africa.

Ostrich racing is more difficult than camel racing. The sport is popular in Africa.

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

Turf Paradise General Manager Vincent Francia said, “Camels and ostriches race in their own unique way, and don’t always follow instructions. Hopefully, the horses won’t pick up any bad habits.”

Turf Paradise opened its doors January 7, 1956, making Valley history as the first organized professional sports franchise in Arizona.

For more information on Turf Paradise including our racing schedule and where to find Off Track Betting locations, log on to www.turfparadise.com
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