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Turf Paradise was born when Phoenix businessman Walter Cluer, purchased 1,400 acres of barren desert in 1954. Cluer was also a horse owner whose personal dream was to build a first-class race track in Phoenix.

And on January 7, 1956, Turf Paradise opened its doors to Phoenicians who responded by filling every seat and standing shoulder-to-shoulder to welcome pari-mutuel racing to Arizona and the Valley’s first sports franchise.

The Turf Paradise Derby is a $1 million stakes race held annually in February. The race is participated by top 3-year-old contenders eyeing a spot in the Kentucky Derby and the Triple Crown.

Turf Paradise has two race courses:

Main Track: One mile, oval.

Turf Course: Seven Furlongs.

Turf Paradise Race Meets:

January to May; September to December

Friday through Tuesday

Post Times: 12:30pm

Turf Paradise by the numbers:

Main Track: One mile, oval

Turf Course: 7 furlongs

Admission:

Grandstand – $2.00

Clubhouse & Turf Club – $4.00

General Parking - Free

Contact Info:

Mailing Address

Turf Paradise

1501 West Bell Road

Phoenix, Arizona 85023

Street Address

1501 West Bell Road

Phoenix, Arizona 85023

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