Turf Paradise Welcomes College Football Fans As The National Thoroughbred League Debuts At Turf Paradise December 30th
Live Horseracing, Beer Garden, VIP Buffet and More

As college football fans gather in the Phoenix area, Turf Paradise and the National Thoroughbred league are teaming up for a special day of horseracing on December 30th. Basketball great Julius Erving and a dynamic group of retired sports superstars including Boise State alums Austin Pettis, Shea McClellin and Alex Guerrero will be part of the festivities that will include a beer garden, a VIP buffet, marching bands, a delicious line up of food trucks, and much more.
The event also features a full card of live, local horseracing, including several stakes races named after the teams selected for the upcoming college bowl game in the Valley. 

Admission to the Beer Garden is $30 a person. The VIP Owners’ Experience is $125 a person.
Tickets for both the beer garden and the VIP experience are on sale now, just follow the link. Tickets will also be available at the door.
 
The National Thoroughbred League’s championship will feature specific college football rooting sections, with price levels and experiences for all: from value-oriented fun in the rowdy beer garden, complete with DJs, bands, cheerleaders and food and drink specials, to the VIP Owners experience, where school alumni and boosters can mix with each other – and more than a dozen NFL legends, plus Philadelphia Stallions co-owner Dr. J – inside the Stadium Club at Turf Paradise. 

In keeping with the college football theme. The grass in front of the tote board, adjacent to the Turf Course, will be painted “Bronco Blue” in honor of Boise State.
The indoor sections include a buffet with inspired creations from the chefs at Aioli Burgers, top-shelf drink options, and a perfect view of the track. It’s the place to be on Fiesta Bowl Eve.
 
Turf Paradise General Manager Vince Francia said, “The National Thoroughbred League and Turf Paradise are offering bowl attendees and college football fans all over the Valley the ultimate pre-game party. It’s like a giant tail gate party only with horses.” 

Turf Paradise Holds Live Racing Friday And Saturday After Thanksgiving 
All Day Happy Hours And More As Thanksgiving Tradition Returns   
 
Affordable family fun returns to Phoenix as Turf Paradise holds live racing the Friday and Saturday following Thanksgiving. This tradition goes back decades and resumes November 29th and 30th.  Whether you are looking for a place to take the family, take a break from holiday shopping, or just take in a day at the races, Turf Paradise has you covered. 

Gates will open at 10am and the first post time for live racing will be 12:40pm. General admission is just $5 and includes entry to the Grandstand and to the Stadium Club (Clubhouse). General parking is free as is Grandstand seating. Seating in the Stadium Club  is $5 per person.

The Stadium Club will be offering half-price appetizers all day, Friday and Saturday after Thanksgiving.  Happy hour will also be two days long with 25% off drink specials at the Stadium Club, the Grandstand and the track apron bars. Turf is offering an expanded menu this season including a new pizza parlor, Frau Diablo’s Corner which is offering $1 off all pizzas all day long November 29th and 30th.

In addition to a full card of live local horseracing Friday and Saturday, Friday’s featured race is the $40,000 Wayne Brasher Memorial.

While inflation has driven up the price of taking a family of four to most sporting events well beyond $200, Turf Paradise continues to deliver affordable family fun, especially for those with visitors in town. And it sure beats arguing politics with your brother-in-law over a plate of leftovers.
 
Turf Paradise General Manager Vince Francia said, “A trip to the track after Thanksgiving has been a Phoenix tradition since 1956. We proud to bring it back.” 

And for fans who can’t get to the track, there are nearly 40 Off Track Betting locations statewide. Click here to find one near you.

Who: Turf Paradise
What: Thanksgiving Weekend at Turf Paradise
When: November 29th and 30th 
Where: Turf Paradise 1501 West Bell Road
How Much: General admission to Grandstand and Clubhouse is $5. 
Clubhouse Seating is $5
General parking is free
Online:
www.turfparadise.com 

Turf Paradise, located at 19th Ave and Bell Road, first opened its doors in 1956. It has maintained Arizona’s horse racing tradition for nearly seven decades and is Arizona’s FIRST sports franchise.

Live racing returns to Turf Paradise on Monday November 11th. Following successful track inspections conducted by the Horseracing Integrity and Safety Authority (HISA), the Arizona Racing Commission notified Turf Paradise that all live racing surfaces meet standards.
 
Gates will open at 10am and the first post time for live racing will be 12:40pm. General admission is $5 and includes entry to the Grandstand and to the Clubhouse. General parking is free as is Grandstand seating. Seating in the Clubhouse is $5 per person.

The two stakes races that had been scheduled for November 2nd have been rescheduled. The $40,000 Jeff and Jack Coady Sr. Handicap will be run on Wednesday November 13th. The $40,000 Hank Mills Jr. Handicap will be run on Thursday November 14th.
 
The season will run through May 3rd. This year’s schedule includes Saturday racing, including the Saturday after Thanksgiving.
 
A new team is now supervising the Turf’s food and beverage operations. The Clubhouse restaurant (the Stadium Club) and Turf’s concession stands are offering an expanded menu. There is also a pizza parlor in the Clubhouse, Frau Diablo’s Corner. The new team is headed by Chef Tom D’Ambrosio and Kyle Hollenbeck,  Arizona natives best known as the team behind Aioli Gourmet Burgers.
 
Turf Paradise General Manager Vince Francia said, “Thanks to our horsemen and the AzHBPA for helping us establish the new season. Our track maintenance crews did stellar work. We are excited to bring our fans another great season of racing.”
 
And for fans who can’t get to the track, there are nearly 40 Off Track Betting locations statewide including The Porch in Gilbert, Liberty Tavern (Formerly Big Daddy’s) in Sunnyslope, and coming soon RT O’Sullivan’s (Formerly Gallagher’s) on 16th Street south of Northern. Click here to find one near you.
 
Who: Turf Paradise
What: Opening Day at Turf Paradise
When: Monday November 11th
Where: Turf Paradise 1501 West Bell Road
How Much: General admission to Grandstand and Clubhouse is $5.
Clubhouse Seating is $5.
Grandstand seating is free.

Following a joint meeting between Turf Paradise and the Arizona Horsemen’s Benevolent and Protective Association (HBPA) live racing is expected to begin at Turf Paradise on Monday November 11th as track maintenance issues, that delayed opening day November 2nd, are expected to be resolved.
 
An inspection team from the Horseracing Integrity and Safety Authority (HISA) is expected to arrive at Turf Paradise on Monday afternoon. Both Turf Paradise management and the Arizona HBPA anticipate having the track ready for testing Tuesday morning with training on the main track starting as soon as Wednesday morning. Training would continue through Sunday with live racing starting on Monday November 11th (Veterans’ Day).
 
There will be live racing the first week from Monday through Thursday. Gates will open at 10am and the first post time for live racing will be 12:40om. General admission is $5 and includes entry to Grandstand and to the Clubhouse. General parking is free as is Grandstand seating. Seating in the Clubhouse is $5 per person.
 
Arizona HBPA President Lloyd Yother said, “The horsemen and Turf Paradise management are working hand and hand with HISA and the Arizona Racing Commission to ensure we have a safe meet.”
 
Turf Paradise General Manager Vince Francia said, “Sincere thanks to our track maintenance crews, the horsemen, and everyone involved in getting us ready to start another great season of racing.”
 
The two stakes races that had been scheduled for November 2nd have been rescheduled. The $40,000 Jeff and Jack Coady Sr. Handicap will be run on Wednesday November 13th. The $40,000 Hank Mills Jr. Handicap will be run on Thursday November 14th.
 
And for fans who can’t get to the track, there are nearly 40 Off Track Betting locations statewide. Click here to find one near you.
 
Turf’s food and beverage establishments are now managed by Aioli Gourmet Burgers, co-founded by Chef Tom D’Ambrosio and Kyle Hollenbeck. These Arizona natives and passionate horse racing fans will be offering innovative, gourmet offerings to enhance the guest experience.
 
Who: Turf Paradise
What: Opening Day at Turf Paradise
When: Monday November 11th
Where: Turf Paradise 1501 West Bell Road
How Much: General admission to Grandstand and Clubhouse is $5.
Clubhouse Seating is $5.
Grandstand seating is free.
General parking is free.
Online:
www.turfparadise.com

Turf Paradise, located at 19th Ave and Bell Road, first opened its doors in 1956. It has maintained Arizona’s horse racing tradition for nearly seven decades and is Arizona’s FIRST sports franchise.

In order to address some final track maintenance issues, there will be no live racing at Turf Paradise on Saturday November second. However, the facility will be open on November second, including the Clubhouse, so that fans can watch, wager, and win on the Breeder’s Cup simulcast races. Admission and seating on November 2nd is free.
The management at Turf Paradise apologizes for any inconvenience.  Live racing is expected to commence as soon as these track maintenance issues are resolved. That could be as soon as next week. We will have updates as soon as there is new information.

​(PHOENIX) Turf Paradise is back for another great season November 2nd through May 3rd with 105 live racing days. Opening day will feature an exciting lineup of live racing including the $40,000 Jeff and Jack Coady Sr. Handicap, and the $40,000 Hank Mills Jr. Handicap. The day will also feature a simulcast of the Breeders’ Cup Championships. Fans can watch, wager and win on all these great races and simulcasts.
 
General admission is $5 and includes entry to the Grandstand and to the Clubhouse. General parking is free as is Grandstand seating. Seating in the Clubhouse is $5 per person.

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Gates open 9am.
The first simulcast race from Del Mar is 10:05am.
The first post time for local races is 11:30am on November 2nd. The first Breeders' Cup race simulcast is scheduled for 12:00pm.
 
And for fans who can’t get to the track, there are nearly 40 Off Track Betting locations statewide. Click here to find one near you.
 
Turf’s food and beverage establishments are now managed by Aioli Gourmet Burgers, co-founded by Chef Tom D’Ambrosio and Kyle Hollenbeck. These Arizona natives and passionate horse racing fans will be offering innovative, gourmet offerings to enhance the guest experience.
 
Turf Paradise General Manager Vincent Francia said, “For nearly seven decades Turf Paradise has been offering affordable family fun. Nothing beats the excitement of live local horseracing and the opportunity to watch, wager and win. We look forward to seeing our fans back at the track.”

Turf Paradise, Arizona’s first sports franchise, is bringing back its Kentucky Derby Party Saturday May 4th. In addition to live local horse racing, fans can also bet on the Kentucky Derby simulcast. General Admission is $10.
For fans who want an enhanced experience, the Clubhouse Buffet is back. Take in a day at the races from the air-conditioned comfort of the Clubhouse while enjoying breakfast and lunch buffets. The breakfast buffet is 8am to 11:30am. The lunch buffet is from 11:30am to 5pm. The breakfast menu includes eggs, bacon, sausage, potatoes, coffee and Danish. The lunch menu includes cod, lemon chicken, a turkey and beef carving station, salads, an expansive desert table and more. Tickets are $125 a person. For reservations call. 602 375 6470.
Please note the Kentucky Derby DayClub is a separate event on the east lawn portion of the track apron. For tickets to that event please call 480-423-1414 ext  or follow this link.
General parking is $10 for GA and Clubhouse guests as well as the DayClub.
In addition to the Kentucky Derby simulcast the day also features a full card of live local horseracing including the $60,000 guaranteed Hasta La Vista Handicap and the $60,000 Turf Paradise Open Spring Futurity.
Gates open 7am on Kentucky Derby Day.  The first Churchill Downs simulcast is 7:30am. The first live race is at Turf Paradise is 11:30am. The Kentucky Derby is scheduled for 3:57pm Arizona time.  Fans who can’t make it to Turf Paradise can watch and wager on the Kentucky Derby at our more than 30 OTB partners. Click here to find one near you.
Turf Paradise at 19th Ave and Bell opened its doors in 1956 and is Arizona’s first sports franchise. It is home to Unibet Sports Book and operates more than 30 Off Track Betting locations in Arizona. 

Today (Tuesday) the Arizona Racing Commission approved by a unanimous 4-0 vote, Turf Paradise’s request for a race meet in 2024. The track announced that it will host a 57-day live meet, running from January 29 through May 4.
 
“I decided to postpone my retirement because of the many stake holders here in Arizona that want racing to continue,” said track owner Jerry Simms.
 
A signed contract between Turf and the Arizona Horsemen’s Benevolent and Protective Association (AzHBPA), listed a 4-day a week live schedule, Monday through Thursday. Horses will be allowed into the stable area December 18 with training beginning December 26.

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Don’t wait to get your tickets to the biggest and best Kentucky Derby party in Arizona at Turf Paradise Saturday May 6th.
 
Tickets are still available for our Clubhouse Buffet. Which includes a continental breakfast, Italian buffet, Texas barbecue and a desert bar. Tickets are still available for $70 a person. To purchase Clubhouse tickets call 602-375-6470.
 
Tickets are also available for the trackside beer garden sponsored by Michelob Ultra. The beer garden includes a buffet with brats, sausages, hotdogs, brisket sliders, beer specials, a full-service cash bar, and live music from the Aaron Nelson Project. Tickets are $45 per person presale and $55 per person at the door.
​To order tickets call 602-375-6478.
 
General admission is available day of for just $5.
Watch Wager and win on live local horse racing and the Kentucky derby simulcast Saturday May 6th at Turf Paradise. 19th Ave and Bell