We will have more to say on this tomorrow but racing is returning to Turf Paradise in January 2024! A huge thanks to the horsemen and of course, to you, the horseplayer, the racing fan. Thank you.
Nathan
@NathanTheCaller
was actually auditioning for
@callstheraces
& he did so well, Craig is going to let Nathan fill in for him to call full cards on April 1 and April 15. Craig also gifted Nathan a nice pair of binoculars. Well done, Nathan!
@TVG
@UA_RTIP
Dani
@DaniVJackson
will call all 8 races at Turf Paradise on Thursday "Dani is doing a fantastic job and gaining confidence with every single call. So glad to give her this opportunity. All Dani's hard work is paying off" said Craig Braddick, Track Announcer.
Clarification:
The buyer of Turf Paradise is going to be Richard Moore and the Turf Paradise Land Trust. Frank Nickens is the visionary. Mr. Moore’s purchase of the track will save over 5,000 jobs.
We are saddened to hear of the passing of Molly Pearson-Anderson and pass on our deepest condolences. Molly's determination & love for everyone (two or four legged) will forever echo around the barns and grandstands of AZ and CA racing.
"Heaven, the treasury of everlasting joy."
We were very sad to learn of the passing of longtime Arizona jockey, Don French. Our condolences go out to all of his loved ones. A true old school Southwestern jockey who is going to be deeply missed by the AZ racing community. RIP.
We are very saddened to learn Todd Scherer, known to many on the back stretch, has passed in tragic circumstances at Fonner Park. Todd was a kind hearted, hard working man. We send our condolences and love all of those close to him. RIP, Todd Scherer.
The AZ HBP has extended Turf Paradise’s contract to simulcast races for wagering until November 12th.
The extension avoids a shutdown of the track’s 37 Off Track Betting sites.
A new live horseracing meet is scheduled to start in early January.
Thank you to all the horseplayers for the $1.7M in handle today. We certainly appreciate your support and the field sizes get larger Wednesday and on Thursday we have 11 races with three stakes races as well. Big thanks to the horsemen and horsewomen as well for today's show!
At the April commission meeting, we are requesting a rule change:
"A horse that has reached its 12th birthday may race in Arizona if it has won a race in the preceding 12 months. A horse that has reached its 13th birthday is ineligible to race in Arizona."
Thank you.
A great looking day at Turf Paradise as prep work continues for the live race meet in January. Stay tuned for more news, soon. Thanks to Cheyenne Day for the photo!
Today we remember our friend, Luke Krutbosch with the 14th running of The Luke Kruytbosch Stakes. Please share your memories of Luke with us as we remember the life of the celebrated race caller and friend to all those he met.
@TVG
@ChurchillDowns
@AtTheRaces
#Legend
#friend
Today we welcome
@DaniVJackson
to the Announcers booth. She will be calling Races 5-8 today, calling the whole card on Saturday and then sharing calls with
@callstheraces
Mon and Tues next week and then calling the last Friday and Saturday of the meet on her own. Welcome, Dani!
The Overnight is out for opening day on 01/29/24 Post Time will be 1240PM MST, 73 entries for 8 races! TY to the horsemen! The highlight of opening day will be race 8, the $60K Guaranteed Hank Mills Senior Stakes has attracted a field of twelve! ...
Everyone at Turf Paradise is deeply saddened to learn of the passing of Rob Rosette. A very good man and a friend to Arizona racing. Thank you, Rob for all your support. Our thoughts and prayers are with your family and friends.
We have a brand new track surface for Monday racing at Turf Paradise. Training on the main track from 6PM-10PM. Thanks to everyone for their patience. Let's have a great and safe day of racing tomorrow!
@TVG
With tracks canceling on the east coast, we have field sizes averaging more than 9 per race, today. Why not check out the card
@turf_paradise
@SkySportsRacing
@TVG
Turf Paradise and the Arizona Horsemen’s Benevolent and Protective Association (AZHBPA) have agreed to resume live racing at the Phoenix-based oval with an 84-day meeting running from January 2 thru May 1, 2021.
Great News!
@DaniVJackson
is returning to Turf Paradise later this month! Dani will call three days solo and share race calls with
@callstheraces
the other days!
Entries for opening day (January 29) will be taken tomorrow morning! Thank you to all the horsemen for coming and thank you to all the hardworking staff. The track is looking great! Above all, thank you to you, the horseplayer, the racing fan.
Excited to tell you the Bing Crosby Season
@DelMarRacing
will be available for wagering (pending commission approval on Nov 10) at Turf Paradise and the Turf Paradise OTB Network! Thank you to everyone who made this possible and to the horseplayers!
Racing was canceled today because of an issue with truck that pulls the starting gate. We apologize and look forward to seeing you for racing tomorrow at 1255pm.
Our Track Announcer Craig Braddick goes all over the country calling races, from 100 yard QH Races to 4 mile steeplechases. Today he was at Foxfield Races and NBC29 Charlottesville caught up with him!
We would like to welcome
@EvansStable
and his family back to Turf Paradise for the upcoming meet. No doubt you will see Justin around the winners circle on a regular basis once the live race meet starts on November 4!
Today is the 14th anniversary of the passing of legendary Turf Paradise Announcer, Luke Kruytbosch. Luke is missed by everyone, everyday, Here is the light box made by Vicky Burnham, installed in the Announcers Booth in 2021 as a tribute to one of the USA's best ever racecallers.
Turf Paradise, AZHBPA Sign Agreement for Upcoming Meet!
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, November 6 and Kentucky Derby Day, May 7!
Race 7 today commemorates the life of legendary trainer, Richard Hazleton, be sure to stay with our own Craig Braddick as he recalls the career of Mr. Hazelton following the post parade for race 7.
@TVG
@ScottTVG
AZ racing needs your help. SB1794 allows Historical Racing Machines in AZ. There is a committee meeting early next week. PLEASE contact your local representative ASAP sharing your support. Racing brings huge revenue to the state and provides a living for so many AZ families. Tks.
For closing week this year we welcome back Dani Jackson
@DaniVJackson
while
@callstheraces
is calling the prestigious
@VAGoldCup
. Craig started mentoring Dani back in 2021 and Dani has recently increased her broadcasting duties in the UK and we cannot wait to have her back!
HUGE CONGRATS TO FIRST YEAR JOCKEY AGENT "SHAWN SWARTZ" <<>> HIS RIDERS ADRIAN FLORES AND NOEL VIGEL AND "BUG GIRL" JOREE SCRIVER COMBINED WON 5 YES 5 RACES ON THE CARD TODAY!!!!!!!!👍👍👍🐎🐎💪💪😎😎😎
For more than 25 years, Turf Paradise has been proud to host the kids from Camp Rainbow for children who have, or have had cancer or a chronic blood disorder. Here are some pics from their visit today.
We have loved having Dani
@DaniVJackson
here for the past week and hope she will have continued success back in the UK. We asked Dani to share her thoughts and she was kind enough to do so.
Exciting news! Our 130 Day Race Meet was approved last week at the monthly Racing Commission Meeting. Just to confirm here are the days we are racing live and with food and drink service returning - we are gearing up for what promises to be a great meet!
PRINCIPE CARLO
Hank Mills, Sr. Stakes
Turf Paradise Phoenix, AZ
January 29, 2024
Race
#08
Purse $60,000
6 Furlongs 1:08.04
Mia Familia Racing Stable& Rockingham Ranch, Owners
Justin Evans, Trainer
Luis Negron, Jockey
In case you missed it, a new track reord was set last week.
MEANT FOR ME
Turf Paradise Phoenix, AZ
April 4, 2024
Race
#05
Purse $19,500
6-1/2 Furlongs 1:13.48
Don Heim, Owner
Justin Evans, Trainer
Luis Reyes, Jockey
Photo by Coady
#turfparadise
Out of an abundance of caution and because of 4 reported positive incidences of Coronavirus in the jockey quarters, training and racing have been canceled for Mon. Feb. 15, 2021.
Early this morning a small fire broke out in the tack room in one of the stables at Turf Paradise. Fortunately, no people or horses were injured. Thanks to a groomsman on duty, Zachary Moore, the horses were evacuated.
Our new Race Caller, Craig Braddick, greatly respected the voice of Turf Paradise, the late, Luke Kruytbosch. He and his friend, Vicky Burnham made this tribute to Luke that will live in the Announcers booth from this day going forward!