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New buyer secured for Turf Paradise

It has been announced that a buyer – Richard Moore and the Turf Paradise Land Trust – has been secured for Turf Paradise, which had been slated to close on Oct. 1. The closure was also expected to affect the track’s off-track betting sites, causing a loss of 5,000 jobs. The Daily Racing Form was […]

Travel Allowance for 2023 ATBA Fall Yearling & Mixed Sale

A $500 travel allowance is available for the 2023 ATBA Fall Yearling & Mixed Sale, slated for Oct. 26, 2023. This is for buyers, combined & partnerships who purchase a yearling or yearlings that equal $3,500 or more which passes through the sales ring. RNA/Buy Backs not eligible. Multiple buyers of yearlings will only receive […]

2023 Fall Mixed Sale – Oct. 26

The 2023 Fall Mixed Sale will be held Thursday, Oct. 26, 2023, at Horseshoe Park Equestrian Centre. Start time is 2 pm. Entry Fees: Yearlings $400 – Other $250 Entries Close: Aug. 4, 2023 Late Entries: Yearlings $600 – Other $350 Entries Close on Sept. 27, 2023 All late entries will be in the supplement […]

Nominations due for 2025/2026 Az Breeders Futurity/Derby/Oaks

Nominations for the 2025/2026 Arizona Breeders Futurity/Derby and Oaks are due soon: Nomination Payment $25.00 – Due Aug. 15, 2023 Late Nomination $50.00 Due Sept. 15, 2023 Details can be viewed under Forms & Deadlines –> Printable Forms –> 2025/2026 Arizona Breeders Futurity/Derby/Oaks – Foals of 2023 or by clicking here: 2025/2026 Arizona Breeders Futurity/Derby/Oaks […]

Deadline reminders

On May 15, 2023, Nomination Payments ($100) for the 2024 Stallion Stakes Derby are due. The 2024 Stallion Stakes Derby is open to foals of 2021 by eligible Arizona stallions.

Breeders’ Day Festival – April 22

Mark your calendar for the upcoming Breeders’ Day Festival, scheduled for April 22, 2023. The highlight of the event will be the honoring of 2022 Arizona-bred champions: Champion Arizona-bred 2-Year-Old Filly & 2021 ATBA Sales Arizona-bred leading Filly earner: Arizona Kalei Champion Arizona-bred 2-Year-Old Colt/Gelding & 2021 ATBA Sales Arizona-bred leading Colt/Gelding earner: Arizona Andrew […]