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For Horsemen and Fans at Turf Paradise
Without the horses, there would be no racing at
Turf Paradise. Therefore we have provided this
section so that local and out-of-state owners
can keep up on the necessary information needed
on racing at Turf Paradise.
This section is not limited to just horsemen so
feel free to browse through.
Location:
1501 West Bell Road
Phoenix, AZ 85023
602-942-1101
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GENERAL HORSEMEN SERVICES |
In order to assist both our locally based and
visiting owners and trainers in maximizing their
racing experience at Turf Paradise, we are
pleased to provide the services of an
enthusiastic and dedicated Director of Horsemen
Relations. The Director is available to
arrange for track admissions, seating and
dining, hotel reservations, license validations
and parking stickers. The Horsemen Services
office is located by the Horsemen's Bookkeeper
office. To reach a Horsemen Services staff
member, please call (602) 375-6476.
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PAYMASTER OF PURSES |
The Bookkeeper's office is located inside the
general offices hallway, near the west end of
the Grandstand. The Bookkeeper's office is open
on race days only during the following hours:
10:30 - 4:00
Phone: 602-375-6404
Fax: 602-375-6483
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PURSES |
Purse money will not be available until cleared
by the Arizona Department of Racing (A.D.O.R).
Earnings cleared by the ADOR are available the
following race day. Current W-9s are necessary
to receive funds. W-9s are available at the
Bookkeeper's office or
www.irs.gov
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RACE OFFICE |
The race office is located inside Gate 3 next to
the stable area near the west end of the
Grandstand. Race office hours are as follows:
Wednesday and Thursday: closed
Race Day:7:30a.m.-last live race.
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ARIZONA THOROUGHBRED BREEDERS' ASSOCIATION
FALL SALE |
The ATBA conducts an annual Yearling sale late
in the fall and promotes an annual state-bred
champions day in the spring. Sale catalogues can
be obtained from the ATBA office located just
south of Turf Paradise on 19th Ave. Office hours
are 8:30a.m.-5:00 p.m. Mon.-Fri. For more
information, call the ATBA office at
(602) 942-1310.
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CLAIMS |
Owners claiming a horse must have sufficient
funds on account with the bookkeeper prior to
the running of the race. Claim deposits must be
made in cash, certified check or bank draft. In
the event a personal check is used, ample time
must be allowed for the check to clear the bank.
(In-state checks - 5 business days. Out of state
checks - 10 business days. Cleared purse
funds may also be used.
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JOCKEY FEES |
Owners are required to have sufficient funds on
account for all fees prior to the running of the
race.
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LICENSING |
The Arizona Department of Racing (ADOR)
licensing office is accessed by entering Gate 3
on 19th Avenue. The office is located on the
east end of the Racing Office next to the Turf
Paradise/HBPA medical
trailer. License applications and renewals are
processed at the following times:
All Race Days: 8 a.m.-1 p.m.
Association (Turf Paradise) validation stickers
and parking stickers are available in the
Horsemen Services office on race days from 10
a.m. through the last race. Parking stickers
entitle owners to parking privileges in the
Horsemen's lot (Gate 3). A valid ADOR license is
required for Clubhouse admission.
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OWNERS SERVICES |
A complimentary table for four in the Clubhouse
is available for owners the day of their race.
(Complimentary owners tables are available on a
first-come, first-serve basis. In order to
provide better service, we require owners to
make reservations when the overnight comes out.)
Owners are entitled to complimentary will-call
admissions the day of their race.
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INVITATIONS TO STAKES RACES |
Turf Paradise offers the following services to
owners with horses running in a stake race:
Complimentary table for four in the Clubhouse
restaurants, valet parking and programs. Owners
of stake race entries must RSVP with Horsemen
Services upon entry or receipt of invitation.
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STAKES WINNER'S RECOGNITION |
Owners of stake race winners will be presented
a trophy during the winner's
circle ceremony and will receive a complimentary
DVD video of the race.
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DVD VIDEO |
Videos include the title of the race, footage of
the race, winner's circle ceremony, and official
payouts. DVD Video and current
price rates can be requested at the General
offices Switchboard, located on the lower level.
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VIDEO REPLAY BOOTH |
If you would like to view how a horse performed
in its last start, try the all new computerized
Video Replay Booth on the first floor of the
Grandstand. Use the touch screen monitors to
select the date/race.
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CHAPLAINCY |
With a full-time chaplain, Turf Paradise has a
chapel on track grounds offering Sunday
services, children's Sunday school and
counseling for all licensees during the race
season. For more information, please contact the
chaplain's office at
602-942-1101 |
