Turf Paradise

At a meeting of the Arizona Racing Commission Dec. 11, Turf Paradise was granted a second 45-day conditional permit as they continue to perform repairs to the facility.

Live racing returns to Turf Paradise Nov. 11. Following successful track inspections conducted by the Horseracing Integrity and Safety Authority, the Arizona Racing Commission notified Turf Paradise that all live racing surfaces meet standards.

Following a meeting between Turf Paradise management and the Arizona Horsemen's Benevolent and Protective Association, the organizations announced in a joint statement Nov. 3. that live racing could begin Nov. 11.

Turf Paradise, which was scheduled to start its live meeting Nov. 2, has postponed racing after the Horseracing Integrity and Safety Authority recommended further work on the track surface before training or racing occurs.

HISA has recommended Turf Paradise and the Arizona Department of Gaming delay the start of the upcoming meet at Turf Paradise and cease training and racing until adjustments and preparations have been made and the main track has been retested.

Lane's End's Honor A. P. was represented by his first winner April 25 when Dancing Porky won the fifth race at Turf Paradise in his second career start. 

Amid issues still needing correction at Turf Paradise and with racing in Arizona facing an uncertain future, horsemen representatives aired their frustrations to the Arizona Racing Commission.

Speaking during a meeting of the Arizona Racing Commission Jan. 12, officials expressed optimism that Turf Paradise can remedy deficiencies before a Jan. 19 final inspection, allowing the track to race as scheduled for a meet from Jan. 29-May 4.