Mojica Rides 3,000th Winner at Turf Paradise
Jockey Orlando Mojica rode Charles Garvey's Logical Myth to victory in the fourth race at Turf Paradise Dec. 30 for the 3,000th win of his career.
National Rulings, Dec. 18-Dec. 26, 2025
Every week, the TDN posts a roundup of the relevant Horseracing Integrity and Safety Act (HISA) related rulings from around the country. The following rulings were reported on HISA's “rulings” portal and through the Horseracing Integrity and Welfare Unit's (HIWU) “pending” and “resolved” cases portals. Resolved ADMC…
Turf Paradise Celebrates Opening Under New Management
Turf Paradise will celebrate a grand opening under new management when live racing resumes Dec. 26, launching a new era for Arizona’s first professional sports franchise during its historic 70th racing season.
Skyfall 7 Awarded Permits to Operate Turf Paradise
The Arizona Racing Commission gave official approval for commercial horse racing and teletrack pemits, allowing Skyfall 7 to operate Turf Paradise for three fiscal years and operate a network of 36 off-track betting sites.
Racing in 2036: Stu Slagle
What will racing look like in 10 years? We asked some of racing's best and brightest to give us their predictions. Want to submit an answer? Email suefinley@thetdn.com Louisiana Downs Racing Secretary Stuart Slagle: My 2036 Racing Travelogue DATE: …
Irad Ortiz, Corbett Share Jockey of The Week Honors
Five-time Eclipse Award winner Irad Ortiz Jr., with a total of 15 wins for the week, and journeyman jockey Glenn Corbett, with two stakes victories at Turf Paradise, tied for Jockey of the Week Nov. 10-16.
Future of Turf Paradise Discussed, Ludt Approved as GM
Veteran racing industry executive Tom Ludt will oversee a transition of Turf Paradise to new owner Gary Hartunian, who has signed a two-year lease agreement with current owner Jerry Simms.
Deceased Stallion Code of Honor Gets First Winner
Multiple grade 1 winner and first-crop sire Code of Honor registered his first winner posthumously when his daughter Code of Valor won her debut April 10 at Turf Paradise.
NTL Brings Turf Paradise's Highest Handle of Decade
The nine-race card saw $3.1 million in total bets placed, with the three National Thoroughbred League Championship races alone responsible for over $1.7 million in wagers. This was the largest handle for Turf Paradise this decade.