2014 meet unlikely for Yavapai Downs
Hopes dim for a 2014 meet at the Prescott Valley track. See the full story here: Yavapai Downs Horse track won’t open for 4th year (The Daily Courier)
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Anne Von Rosen Benefit Events Slated
Two events to benefit Anne Von Rosen, severely injured in a riding accident at Turf Paradise on March 11, have been organized. On Wednesday, March 26, there will be a benefit raffle barbecue to be held at Finishline Bar, which is located at 1724 West Bell. The event will be begin around 6 pm. On […]
Save the Date! Breeders Festival Race Day – April 26, 2014
The Breeders Festival Race Day is slated for Saturday, April 26, part of a weekend of festivities for owners and breeders of Arizona thoroughbreds. The day’s racing will include five stakes events for Arizona-breds, headlined by the $50,000 guaranteed Gene Fleming Breeders’ Derby. Also on the day’s card are the Sandra Hall Grand Canyon Handicap, and the […]
Arizona Legislative Update – Senate Bill 1282
On the morning of Feb. 12, ATBA President Kevin Owens, Vice President Dennis Miller and Lobbyist Susan Stevens attended a hearing of the Senate Natural Resources and Rural Affairs Committee, chaired by Senator Steve Pierce at the Arizona State Senate. The ATBA registered its support of Senate Bill 1282 – Advanced Deposit Wagering, the bill passed […]
Hope remains for 2014 Yavapai meet
Yavapai Downs owner Gary Miller still hopes to reopen the Prescott Valley facility in time for a 2014 meeting. See the full story here: Yavapai Downs horse racetrack’s owner still looks to reopen (The Daily Courier)
“50 to 1” expected in theaters in spring 2014
“50 to 1,” featuring the story of longshot Kentucky Derby winner Mine That Bird, will be appearing in theaters this spring. Slated to be shown first in New Mexico, where the Mine That Bird connections were based, the movie is expected to open in other areas throughout April. Skeet Ulrich will play trainer Chip Woolley, […]
ATBA Board Meeting slated for Jan. 11, 2014
The next ATBA Board Meeting has been set for Saturday, Jan. 11, 2014, at 10 am. New ATBA officers will be selected.
Tribal Gal wins City of Phoenix at Turf Paradise (Video added)
The $35,000 City of Phoenix Stakes, run Dec. 14 at Turf Paradise, was a showcase for Arizona-bred Tribal Gal, who won the six-furlong event by three lengths in 1:08.85. John Pendergast bred and campaigns the 3-year-old daughter of Tribal Rule, who has won five of 11 starts this year including three stakes at Turf Paradise. […]