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Turf Paradise racetrack in Phoenix, Ariz., issued a brief statement on Tuesday saying it would not begin its anticipated 2023-'24 meet in November as the sale of the property moves toward a December closing date.

The owner of Turf Paradise, a 1,400-acre horse racetrack in north Phoenix, is negotiating to sell to an industrial park developer.

Jerry Simms, who has owned Turf Paradise since 2000, confirmed to ABC15 he is under contract to sell the track. He said he wants to spend more time with his grandchildren.

Turf Paradise management and the Horseracing Integrity and Safety Authority have signed an agreement laying out plans to get the track up-to-date with existing national safety regulations.

The Horseracing Integrity and Safety Authority has sent a formal notice of multiple suspected or actual rule violations to Turf Paradise in Phoenix, Ariz., outlining its belief the track failed to comply with multiple safety rules.

The Arizona Racing Commission approved incoming simulcast signals from tracks represented by Monarch Content Management, ending a three-year blackout.

With a fatality rate nearly twice the national average, track maintenance and safety were the topics at the recent Arizona Racing Commission meeting.

The future of Arizona racing continues to be a hot topic among our readership. Today, we're printing two letters with different viewpoints on where change needs to come from

Governor Doug Ducey today announced EPCOR has donated $50,000 to the AZ Coronavirus Relief Fund, supporting Arizona families, medical professionals and those in need.