Turf Paradise

The Turf is looking great, especially after the recent rains. Opening Day is November 5th!

Hope everyone is having a good summer. While we wait for the new season to begin, here is a tip of the hat to the leading Thoroughbred owner stable, HMA with 26 wins last season at Turf Paradise.

Hope everyone is having a good summer. While we wait for the new season to begin, here is a tip of the hat to the leading Thoroughbred owner stable, HMA with 26 wins last season at Turf Paradise.

As we get ready for next season here is a quick shout out to last season's leading Thoroughbred jockey, Luis Negron with 71 wins.

As we get ready for next season here is a quick shout out to last season's leading Thoroughbred jockey, Luis Negron with 71 wins.

Craig Braddick joins the Pleasanton Race Track Team to announce the races for the five week run in Pleasanton

Our own Craig Braddick joins the teams at Pleasanton, Ferndale and Fresno this summer. He will be back at Turf Paradise in November!

Craig Braddick joins the Pleasanton Race Track Team to announce the races for the five week run in Pleasanton The California Authority of Racing Fairs, CARF, will have a new voice when the Alameda County Fair meet opens on June 18. That voice belongs to Craig Braddick, who will step into the announcer’s booth for races at Pleasanton, Ferndale, and Fresno this coming summer and fall.

We are looking forward to another great season. Opening day is set for November 5th to coincide with the first day of Breeders’ Cup. The 106 day meet will wrap up May 7th on Derby Day. Live racing will be primarily Mondays thru Thursdays. The AZ Racing Commission gave us tentative approval for the race dates this week and final approval will come with the approval of Turf’s 3-year permit.

We are looking forward to another great season. Opening day is set for November 5th to coincide with the first day of Breeders’ Cup. The 106 day meet will wrap up May 7th on Derby Day. Live racing will be primarily Mondays thru Thursdays. The AZ Racing Commission gave us tentative approval for the race dates this week and final approval will come with the approval of Turf’s 3-year permit.

As we wait for next season to begin, let's take a moment to salute Turf's Leading Trainer for the meet that ended last month, Justin Evans, with 64 wins.

As we wait for next season to begin, let's take a moment to salute Turf's Leading Trainer for the meet that ended last month, Justin Evans, with 64 wins.

Our leading apprentice Joree Scriver getting the job done at Grants Pass!

Grants Pass Downs
Jockey of the Week
Joree Scriver

Joree Scriver rode five winners—including four on Tuesday—to earn Jockey of the Week honors for the second time this season. Through eight days of racing, Scriver leads Mckenzie King 15-8 in the overall standings and is on pace for her second straight riding crown at Grants Pass Downs.

Scriver won four of the final five races Tuesday including her second win of the meet aboard Jaded Tiger, a 4-year-old Oregon-bred filly who rallied past Chiefs Lil Pearl to capture Tuesday’s featured event for fillies and mares. A 20-year-old native of Curlew, Wash., Scriver also scored victories last week on Shockazulu, Beau Rocks, Seventh Wave and Jersey Red.

Congratulations, Joree! 🙌🏇🏻🥇

The Belmont may not be grabbing headlines but it is shaping up to be a very competitive race. https://apnews.com/article/sports-2ab2728943df5062afb16a4349f051ab
Watch and wager on the Belmont at Turf Paradise or at any of Turf’s great OTB’s. To find one near you follow this link.
https://www.turfparadise.com/otb-finder.html

The Belmont may not be grabbing headlines but it is shaping up to be a very competitive race. https://apnews.com/article/sports-2ab2728943df5062afb16a4349f051ab
Watch and wager on the Belmont at Turf Paradise or at any of Turf’s great OTB’s. To find one near you follow this link.
https://www.turfparadise.com/otb-finder.html

Essential Quality is the early favorite for the Belmont Stakes.
https://www.bloodhorse.com/horse-racing/articles/250538/essential-quality-favored-from-post-2-in-belmont-stakes

You can watch and wager on the Belmont at Turf Paradise or at your favorite OTB. To find an OTB near you follow this link.
https://www.turfparadise.com/otb-finder.html

Essential Quality is the early favorite for the Belmont Stakes.
https://www.bloodhorse.com/horse-racing/articles/250538/essential-quality-favored-from-post-2-in-belmont-stakes

You can watch and wager on the Belmont at Turf Paradise or at your favorite OTB. To find an OTB near you follow this link.
https://www.turfparadise.com/otb-finder.html

Watch wager and win on the Belmont Stakes, along with its accompanying races, at Turf Paradise June 5th. The races will be simulcast at Turf Paradise and its affiliated OTB’s for wagering in Arizona.

Gates open 8am June 5th at Turf Paradise. The only area open to the public will be the first floor of the Grandstand and the outside track apron. There will be no food or beverages served, however guests can bring their own food and beverages, excluding alcoholic beverages. There will be no admission or parking charges. Seating is on a first come, first served basis.

You can also watch and wager on the Belmont at any of our great OTB locations. For a list of Turf Paradise’s OTB partners follow this link.
https://www.turfparadise.com/otb-finder.html

Watch wager and win on the Belmont Stakes, along with its accompanying races, at Turf Paradise June 5th. The races will be simulcast at Turf Paradise and its affiliated OTB’s for wagering in Arizona.

Gates open 8am June 5th at Turf Paradise. The only area open to the public will be the first floor of the Grandstand and the outside track apron. There will be no food or beverages served, however guests can bring their own food and beverages, excluding alcoholic beverages. There will be no admission or parking charges. Seating is on a first come, first served basis.

You can also watch and wager on the Belmont at any of our great OTB locations. For a list of Turf Paradise’s OTB partners follow this link.
https://www.turfparadise.com/otb-finder.html

Official Announcement.

Official Announcement.

We know it has been frustrating but thanks to everyone we can now say...

We know it has been frustrating but thanks to everyone we can now say...

Exciting News!

Exciting News!

Although there was not a hat contest at Turf Paradise for the Kentucky Derby this year, Kisathoi Rising wore this wonderful homemade creation and gets our pick for a gate to wire win and straight to the winners circle! A Triple Crown Hat For The Ages!

Although there was not a hat contest at Turf Paradise for the Kentucky Derby this year, Kisathoi Rising wore this wonderful homemade creation and gets our pick for a gate to wire win and straight to the winners circle! A Triple Crown Hat For The Ages!

[05/02/21]   Just an epic final call from Richard Grunder at Tampa Bay Downs. They had a camera in the booth and he was calling the race through binoculars - the right way. What a wonderful farewell. Enjoy your retirement, Richard!

[05/01/21]   Craig's Kentucky Derby top four.
1st #15 Rock Your World. 2nd #14 Essential Quality. 3rd #8 Medina Spirit. 4th #17 Highly Motivated.

Craig's Picks!

Craig's Picks!

Welcome to Kentucky Derby Day at Turf Paradise. As well as the Hasta La Vista, today we say "Farewell" to an Arizona racing legend. Chief Cicatriz, the only horse to have won three Phoenix Gold Cups will be paraded and run past the wire for the final time. You won't want to miss this piece of Arizona Racing History. Look out for it after race five, today!

Welcome to Kentucky Derby Day at Turf Paradise. As well as the Hasta La Vista, today we say "Farewell" to an Arizona racing legend. Chief Cicatriz, the only horse to have won three Phoenix Gold Cups will be paraded and run past the wire for the final time. You won't want to miss this piece of Arizona Racing History. Look out for it after race five, today!

Sanderson Lincoln talking to channel 12 as they helped put horsepower in our Kentucky Derby Day experience.

Sanderson Lincoln talking to channel 12 as they helped put horsepower in our Kentucky Derby Day experience.

Veteran trainer Stacey Campo talking to channel 12 as we get ready for another great Kentucky Derby Day. You can watch and wager on the Derby here at Turf Paradise or at any of our great off-track betting locations

Veteran trainer Stacey Campo talking to channel 12 as we get ready for another great Kentucky Derby Day. You can watch and wager on the Derby here at Turf Paradise or at any of our great off-track betting locations

[04/30/21]   Wake up early and head out to Turf Paradise! Doors open 7am on Saturday for Kentucky Derby card wagering!

[04/30/21]   For the final time, Sal Bruno is our guest Handicapper, today. We really appreciate you, Sal, and all you have done to engage people with the race meet at Turf Paradise. Thank you.
Sal’s top picks
R1. 2-5-3
R2. 2-3-4
R3. 3-5-4
R4. 4-5-2-6
R5. 7-3-6
R6. 8-3-2-7
R7. 3-8-4
R8. 10-7-9-2
R9. 11-8-10
R10. 6-8-7
R11. 4-2-8
Good luck today

You can watch the live feed of the Kentucky Derby and wager at Turf Paradise or at any of our OTB partners. There will be no alcohol served by Turf on Derby Day. However the Derby DayClub, which is located on the track’s family picnic grove and also in a trackside covered pavilion, will serve alcohol to its ticketed customers. Tickets for that event are available at www.thepoloparty.com/derby
And of course food and alcohol are available at most of our great OTB locations. To find an OTB near you just follow the link.
https://www.turfparadise.com/otb-finder.html

You can watch the live feed of the Kentucky Derby and wager at Turf Paradise or at any of our OTB partners. There will be no alcohol served by Turf on Derby Day. However the Derby DayClub, which is located on the track’s family picnic grove and also in a trackside covered pavilion, will serve alcohol to its ticketed customers. Tickets for that event are available at www.thepoloparty.com/derby
And of course food and alcohol are available at most of our great OTB locations. To find an OTB near you just follow the link.
https://www.turfparadise.com/otb-finder.html

Craig's Picks.

Craig's Picks.

Enjoy Derby Day at Turf or at an OTB near you. Have you made your plans for the #kentuckyderby? Watch and wager on the live feed of the Derby and enjoy live local horseracing here at Turf Paradise, or watch and wager at our great OTB locations.
Click here for details on the Derby DayClub at Turf Paradise.
www.thepoloparty.com/derby
Click here to find an OTB near you.
https://www.turfparadise.com/otb-finder.html

Enjoy Derby Day at Turf or at an OTB near you. Have you made your plans for the #kentuckyderby? Watch and wager on the live feed of the Derby and enjoy live local horseracing here at Turf Paradise, or watch and wager at our great OTB locations.
Click here for details on the Derby DayClub at Turf Paradise.
www.thepoloparty.com/derby
Click here to find an OTB near you.
https://www.turfparadise.com/otb-finder.html

Turf Paradise on Twitter

Craig's color chart for the Desert Classic Futurity @tvg @attheraces @AQHARacing https://t.co/6aUIsh2E2i

Turf Paradise on Twitter “Craig's color chart for the Desert Classic Futurity @tvg @attheraces @AQHARacing”

Let's get closing week off to a flying start with Craig's Wednesday Picks!

Let's get closing week off to a flying start with Craig's Wednesday Picks!

It’s just three days away. The most exciting two minutes in sports. Watch and wager on the #KentuckyDerby at the Bulleit Bourbon Derby DayClub May 1st at Turf Paradise or at any of Turf Paradise’s great OTB locations. Click here for details on the DayClub.
www.thepoloparty.com/derby
Click here to find an OTB near you.
https://www.turfparadise.com/otb-finder.html

It’s just three days away. The most exciting two minutes in sports. Watch and wager on the #KentuckyDerby at the Bulleit Bourbon Derby DayClub May 1st at Turf Paradise or at any of Turf Paradise’s great OTB locations. Click here for details on the DayClub.
www.thepoloparty.com/derby
Click here to find an OTB near you.
https://www.turfparadise.com/otb-finder.html

Scott Stevens Retires

https://www.thoroughbreddailynews.com/scott-stevens-retires/

Scott Stevens Retires Veteran jockey Scott Stevens, one of only 35 riders in history to win in excess of 5,000 races, has announced his retirement after beining involved in a Feb. 24 spill at Turf Paradise. Stevens, 60, is the older brother of Hall of Fame rider Gary Stevens. “He had an unbelievable career and he is my

Watch and wager on the Kentucky Derby at Turf Paradise or at any of our OTB locations. One great event, two great ways to watch a live feed of the Derby. Follow the link to find an OTB location near you. #Kentuckyderby #horseracing https://www.turfparadise.com/otb-finder.html

Watch and wager on the Kentucky Derby at Turf Paradise or at any of our OTB locations. One great event, two great ways to watch a live feed of the Derby. Follow the link to find an OTB location near you. #Kentuckyderby #horseracing https://www.turfparadise.com/otb-finder.html

The Best Kentucky Derby Event In Arizona Will Be Here Before You Know It - Bentley Scottsdale Polo Championships

It's almost here. The Bulleit Bourbon Derby DayClub is May 1st at Turf Paradise. Did you get your tickets yet? Live horseracing. Live wagering. #kentuckyderby.
https://thepoloparty.com/the-best-kentucky-derby-event-in-arizona-will-be-here-before-you-know-it/

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Watch and wager on live horseracing AND a live feed of the #KentuckyDerby May 1 at the Bulleit Bourbon Derby DayClub at Turf Paradise. Or watch the live derby feed and wager on the Kentucky Derby at Turf Paradise’s great OTB locations. To find an OTB near you follow the link.
https://www.turfparadise.com/otb-finder.html

Watch and wager on live horseracing AND a live feed of the #KentuckyDerby May 1 at the Bulleit Bourbon Derby DayClub at Turf Paradise. Or watch the live derby feed and wager on the Kentucky Derby at Turf Paradise’s great OTB locations. To find an OTB near you follow the link.
https://www.turfparadise.com/otb-finder.html

[04/23/21]   Ryan Mueller is the Guest Handicapper today!
R1 QH - 1 7 4 6
R2 QH - 3 1 5 9
R3 - 4 3 5
R4 - 1 3 2 5
R5 - 2 1 5
R6 - 4 2 3 5
R7 - 4 1 5 2
R8 - 5 6 4 3
R9 - 5 7 4 3
R10 - 2 6 3 7
R11 - 4 6 2 1

Contrary to rumors being spread you can watch and wager on The Kentucky Derby and Kentucky Oaks as well as the entire Churchill Downs card at Turf Paradise and the entire Turf Paradise OTB Network!

Contrary to rumors being spread you can watch and wager on The Kentucky Derby and Kentucky Oaks as well as the entire Churchill Downs card at Turf Paradise and the entire Turf Paradise OTB Network!