Page 2 - Jerry Simms News Today

Trainer Stacy Campo, whose family breeds and races Thoroughbreds in Arizona, talks about the sport's prospects following the announced closing of Turf Paradise in Phoenix.

The owner of Turf Paradise announced Monday that live horse racing and simulcasting is ending at the venerable Phoenix track.

It’s the end of an era at Turf Paradise, the historic horse racing track in north Phoenix near 19th Avenue and Bell Road.Earlier this week, the track’s owner, Jerry Simms, announced he would retire after 23 years running it, and there would be no more live racing. 

PHOENIX (AP) — Turf Paradise, a racetrack that has been a staple of horse racing in Arizona for decades, announced Monday it will cease live racing. Jerry Simms, the longtime owner, announced he is retiring to spend more time with family. There will be no live racing or simulcasting from the north Phoenix racetrack starting […]

The owner of Turf Paradise announced Monday that live horse racing and simulcasting is ending at the venerable Phoenix track.

Turf Paradise has been home to a thoroughbred and quarter-horse racetrack for nearly 70 years. It's a track that's full of history that started back in 1956.

Breaking News, Sports, Manitoba, Canada

Turf Paradise announced on Sept. 18 that live racing and simulcasting at the Phoenix racetrack will cease on Oct. 1, 2023.

A piece of horseracing history in the Phoenix area is coming to an end.

Horsemen in Arizona are still awaiting final word on the future of the upcoming and future racing seasons as organizers scramble to get winter dates in place.