Many of us had suspected for some time that the owner of Turf Paradise in Phoenix wanted to sell. News of that broke by September of 2023. At this point, nobody is sure if there will be a buyer as one deal fell through. Nor will we know if any new buyer will want to continue horse racing, which began here in 1956. That also means an end to the off track betting they had in well over 30 locations.
Horse racing in Prescott Valley at Arizona Downs also cancelled their summer season.
A darn shame. Rillito Park
in Tucson, however, says they will continue. I do remember they had meets around the county fair in Cochise County. So we'll see what happens with that.
But it looks like horse racing might be finished in Phoenix.
*UPDATE! It now appears new owners are going to take Turf Paradise! Read more here: https://www.horseracingnation.com/news/Additional_details_emerge_on_would_be_Turf_Paradise_buyers_123
Until My Next Adventure,
See you on down the road,
Jim Patterson
Images from 11 March 2023 HERE
Images from 30 January 2023 HERE
Images from 4 November 2022 HERE
Images from 16 March 2022 HERE
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