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BLUE BOMBER - Wildcat Handicap

3/31/2017

 
BLUE BOMBER
Wildcat Handicap
Turf Paradise  Phoenix, Arizona
April 1, 2017    Race #07
Purse $30,000
1-3/8 Miles-Turf  2:13.73
Jim McFadyen, Owner
Robertino Diodoro, Trainer
Natasha Coddington, Jockey
Aventador (2nd)
Sir Searsucker (3rd)
$11.80 $4.40 $3.00
Order of Finish - 6, 8, 5, 1
Please Give Photo Credit To: Coady Photography

Blue Bomber Sets New Course Record in Repeat Win of Wildcat Handicap

3/31/2017

 
In delivering a repeat performance in winning the $30,000 Wildcat Handicap, Blue Bomber also set a new course record for the marathon race. Meanwhile, 20-1 longshot Ida Goodest upset the $30,000 Arizona Stallion Stakes Saturday at Turf Paradise.
 
Under the patient hands of Natasha Coddington, Blue Bomber ($11.80) shot to the lead as is his custom but did not open a 20-length lead as he did in winning this race last year. Instead, Coddington permitted Aventador to race alongside Blue Bomber for the last half mile of the race. Then, in deep stretch, Coddington asked the 6-year-old for one more gear, and Blue Bomber drew away for his repeat victory by a length and a new course record of 2:14.09 for the 1 3/8 miles over firm turf. The old record was 2:16.80, set 19 years ago by Doctor Trotter in 1998.
 
Aventador held second, four lengths clear of Sir Searsucker who finished third in the field of eight older horses.
 
Blue Bomber, owned by Jim McFadyen and conditioned by leading trainer Robertino Diodoro, was winning for the sixth time 28 starts and now has earnings of $132,752.
 
Az Stallion Stakes
Upset minded Ida Goodest ($43.60) lodged his bid at the head of the lane and drew away to win by 2 ½ lengths over the favored Chelokee’s Legacy with the filly Top Hat Wildcat another half-length back in third in the field of nine 3-year-olds Arizona breds.
 
Ridden by David Lopez, Ida Goodest covered the 7 ½ furlongs over the turf in 1:3056 for owner Lloyd Yother and owner/trainer Kevin Eikleberry for his first lifetime win in five career efforts.
The victory was worth $18,735 to Ida Goodest.

IDA GOODEST - Arizona Stallion Stakes

3/31/2017

 
IDA GOODEST
Arizona Stallion Stakes
Turf Paradise  Phoenix, Arizona
April 1, 2017    Race #04
Purse $37,470
7-1/2 Furlongs-Turf  1:30.56
J. Lloyd Yother & Kevin Eikleberry, Owners Kevin Eikleberry, Trainer David
Lopez, Jockey Chelokee's Legacy (2nd) Top Hat Wildcat (3rd)
$43.60 16.20 $9.00
Order of Finish - 3, 6, 2, 1
Please Give Photo Credit To: Coady Photography

Wildcat Handicap, Stallion Stakes Highlight Saturday’s Card at Turf Paradise

3/28/2017

 
The marathon $30,000 Wildcat Handicap and the $30,000 Arizona Stallion Stakes will be the two featured races Saturday at Turf Paradise.
 
The Wildcat, at 1 3/8 miles on the turf and which is considered the traditional prep for closing day’s (May 7) traditional 1 7/8 miles Hasta La Vista Handicap, attracted a field of nine long distance grass specialists.
 
The Az Stallion Stakes, for 3-year-olds at 7 ½ furlongs on the grass, will also put forth a field of nine.
 
The Wildcat
Last year’s winner and runner up in this race – Blue Bomber and Sir Searsucker – are in the field, which gives horseplayers a starting pointing in handicapping the ultra-distance of the Wildcat.
 
Blue Bomber led every step of the way in winning this race last year. His catch-me-if-you-can running style will have Natasha Coddington aboard again for the repeat try.
 
Sir Searsucker tracked Blue Bomber every step of the way last year and will probably employ similar tactics this time around. The 7-year-old, who has won half of his 10 lifetime victories over the local lawn, is coming off a 1 1/8 allowance turf win March 5.
 
The ultra-consistent Dreamcatcher, coming off a three race win skein, is entered. The 8-year-old, who has won 13 of 50 career starts, four of those wins coming over the local turf course, has never raced this far before. However, being by Tapit, Dreamcatcher should be able to handle the marathon and his mid-race tracking style may set him up nicely for the closing stages of the marathon.
 
Az Stallion Stakes
Two of the nine entered are fillies and four of the nine are still maidens.  Only four have raced the turf before and none of those successfully. So, this is anybody’s race.
 
The most accomplished of the group is the filly Top Hat Wildcat, given her two runner-up finishes in two futurity stakes. Being by Margie’s Wildcat, (Storm Cat) she should have no trouble taking to the turf.

Turf Paradise Kentucky Derby Party May 6th

3/27/2017

 

The Only Kentucky Derby Party Where You Can Watch, Wager, and
Win On Live Local Horseracing

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A Kentucky Derby party without horses is like a mint julep without mint or a Kentucky Derby outfit without a hat or a horse race without jockeys or a ….well you get the idea.  In Arizona, the only Kentucky Derby party with live horseracing is at Turf Paradise Saturday May 6th. It’s the only place in Arizona where you can watch the Derby simulcast and bet on the race, plus you can watch, wager, and win on live local horse racing.It’s the biggest and best Kentucky Derby party in Arizona. 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.
Turf’s over-the-top fashion contest is like no other with prizes in categories for Best Ensemble, Outrageous Hats, Best Dressed Gents, Best Dressed Couples, and a Little Bonnets contest for kids 12 and under. The first 5,000 paid admissions get a free commemorative Kentucky Derby glass.

For a look at highlights from last year’s Kentucky Derby Party click here.

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 for these options go on sale April 1st. Details are on our Kentucky Derby page.

"Top of the Park" Directors Suite Buffet $80
Reservations:  602-375-6471
Turf Club All Day Buffet $80
Turf Club Reservations: 602-375-6472
Clubhouse All Day Buffet $55
Clubhouse Reservations: 602-375-6470

Party on the Rail $30 per person or $180 for a table of six.
Prime outdoor seating/Includes BBQ Combo Meal. Reservations:  602-375-6471


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 a DJ and the Hefeweizen and Craft Beer Garden. For more information or to buy tickets for the DerbyDayclub Click here.
Turf Paradise General Manager Vince Francia said, “Whether you are in the Director’s Suite, the Grandstand, the Turf Club, The Clubhouse, or the Derby DayClub Turf Paradise offers up the ultimate Kentucky Derby Party experience.   It is  a celebration of spring, horseracing, and it’s a signature day at Turf Paradise celebrating the greatest two minutes in sports. Turf Paradise has been entertaining horseracing fans for 61 seasons and Derby Day exemplifies that tradition.”

Grandstand Admission is $5.00 May 6th and seats are first come first serve. The gates open 7:15am.
The first Turf Paradise live post is 11:30am. The Kentucky Derby is approximately 3:24pm.
Those times are subject to change without notice, please check our Kentucky Derby Page for the most current times.

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.

Camels and Ostriches and Zebras Oh My!

3/17/2017

 
They’re All Racing, Along with the Horses March 25th at Turf Paradise

The ‘bad boys’ of racing, camels ostriches, and zebras return to Turf Paradise for a day of racing like no other. Alternative racing returns to Turf Paradise, Saturday March 25th featuring camel racing, ostrich racing and zebra racing.
 
And we also have a full card of live horse racing. While you can’t bet on the camel, ostrich and zebra racing, you can still bet on the horses. Camel racing is popular in the Middle East, Australia and Africa. Ostrich racing, while more difficult than camel racing, is still run in Africa as is Zebra racing.
 
And while camels, ostriches, and zebras can race, they don’t always cooperate with the riders. 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 Inflatables
  • A full card of traditional racing with horses and, of course, you can bet on them!
 
Grandstand admission is $3 and kids 16 and under getting in for free.

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

Turf Paradise General Manager Vincent Francia said, “While camels, ostriches, and zebras can be competitive, they’re not always cooperative. Let’s hope the horses don’t pick up any bad habits.”

In addition to offering live local racing through May 7th, the season also includes a Kentucky Derby Party May 6th
 
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.

MCKENZIE HONEY - Scottsdale Handicap

3/11/2017

 
MCKENZIE HONEY
Scottsdale Handicap
Turf Paradise  Phoenix, Arizona
March 11, 2017    Race #04
Purse $30,000
One Mile-Turf  1:37.72
Barbara Eakin, Jonathan Nance & Steve Smith, Owners Jonathan Nance, Trainer
Martin Bourdieu, Jockey Not That I Recall (2nd) Sorceress Warning (3rd)
$6.40 $3.40 $2.60
Order of Finish - 7, 6, 3, 2
Please Give Photo Credit To:  / Coady Photography

HE'S MUNNIE - Tempe Handicap

3/11/2017

 
HE'S MUNNIE
Tempe Handicap
Turf Paradise  Phoenix, Arizona
March 11, 2017    Race #07
Purse $30,000
One Mile-Turf  1:36.42
Yeaman's Racing Stables LLC, Owner
Dan McFarlane, Trainer
Jake Barton, Jockey
Howdy Kingkowboy (2nd)
Most Determined (3rd)
$10.00 $4.80 $4.00
Order of Finish - 3, 7, 6, 5
Please Give Photo Credit To:  / Coady Photography


McKenzie Honey Wires Scottsdale, He’s Munnie Tough Win in Tempe

3/11/2017

 
McKenzie Honey and He’s Munnie used different tactics but results were the same in their respective victories in the $30,000 Scottsdale Handicap and $30,000 Tempe Handicap Saturday at Turf Paradise.
 
Scottsdale Handicap
Under a perfectly rated ride by Martin Bourdieu, McKenzie Honey ($6.40) led from start to finish to best 9-5 favorite Not That I Recall – who tracked the winner every step of the way - by 2 ¼ lengths with Sorceress Warning third in the field of ten 3-year-old fillies.    
 
Owned by Barbara Eakin, Steve Smith and Jonathan Nance and trained by Nance, McKenzie Honey covered the one mile over firm turf in 1:37.72 for her fifth win in nine career outings for earnings of $110,396.
 
Tempe Handicap
He’s Munnie ($10.00) and Jake Barton squeaked out a nail-biting head victory over favored Howdy Kingkowboy with Most Determined third in the field of ten three-year-old colts and geldings.
 
Trained by Dan McFarlane for Yeaman’s Racing Stable LLC, He’s Munnie, making his first turf start, covered the one mile in 1:36.42 for his second win in 12 starts for earnings of $56.547.
McFarlane, who also trains Most Determined, was winning this race for second time. His first victory came with Cavour in 2014.

Three-Year-Olds Take to Turf Saturday in Scottsdale, Tempe Handicaps

3/7/2017

 
Aspiring three-year-olds will take to the turf in the $30,000 Scottsdale Handicap and $30,000 Tempe Handicap Saturday at Turf Paradise Race Course.
 
Both stakes, the Scottsdale for fillies and the Tempe for colts and geldings, attracted fields of 11 horses each, and will be run at one mile on the grass course.
 
In addition to the double stakes, Saturday will feature Wiener Dog races throughout the day, including a Wiener Dog parade and fashion show. The family oriented promotion will offer free bounce inflatables for the kids.
 
Scottsdale Handicap
The most accomplished miss among the 11 entered is the Jonathan Nance-trained McKenzie Honey. The daughter of Parading has won half of her eight efforts, including three stakes. Her most recent win of February 18 came in the Arizona Oaks.
 
The Robertino Diodoro-trained Memories Galore should improve after her rough trip in the Arizona Oaks, where she finished fourth. Diodoro has won this race three times, his most recent win last year with Malibu Kash.
 
And then there’s Galactic Princess. Winner of Arapahoe Park’s Oaks and third in that track’s Gold Rush Futurity against the boys, the daughter of Ready’s Image garnered immediate attention locally when winning the Arizona Juvenile Fillies. However, she turned in a dull effort to finished fifth as the favorite in the Arizona Oaks.
 
Tempe Handicap
The Molly Pearson-trained Howdy Kingkowboy, winner of the Turf Paradise Derby in his last start, is sure to be given the slight favorite’s role. The son of Kodiak Kowboy has won two starts and has not finished out the money in six career efforts.
 
Of curious interest is Fairgrounds’ shipper Honor River, trained by Steve Henson. The son of To Honor and Serve started his career at Belmont Park then ventured to Woodbine in Canada for three starts, where he broke his maiden and then to the Fairgrounds in New Orleans for two starts and where he was claimed by Henson for $30,000 out of a turf race. Honor River will be making his first starts as a 3-year-old.
 
Diodoro, who also won this race last year as part of a doubleheader with his Scottsdale win, will send forth Caan Me, maiden winner of his most recent start February 18. The son of Square Eddie will be making his first start over grass and will be turning for the first time.

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