The Arizona Thoroughbred Breeders Association is saddened by the unexpected passing of our board member Molly Pearson-Anderson. Our hearts and prayers go out to her family. Molly was greatly loved and respected by all our racing family. She will be deeply missed.

Molly was a successful horsewoman. She won 914 races and her runners had purse earnings of more than $11,043,691 in her career. This year, she had won 18 times from 110 starters and had purse earnings of $245,453. Her last runner was Tactical Attack, who finished second in the Coyote Stakes at Arizona Downs.

Arizona was her home base but she enjoyed summers in California. She promoted Arizona-Breds and stood her own stallion, Bocephus, at Bar Diamond Ranch. Her determination and love for everyone (two- or four-legged) will forever echo around the barns and grandstands of Arizona and California racing.

A memorial service is tentatively planned for October in the winner’s circle at Turf Paradise.

A travel voucher is available for the 2021 ATBA Fall Yearling & Mixed Sale, slated for Oct. 28, 2021. 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 one […]

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The ATBA Annual Membership Meeting and Luncheon is slated to be held on Arizona Breeders Day, Aug. 31, 2021. This members-only event is to be held at Arizona Downs at 12:30pm.

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Arizona Breeders Day is Aug. 31, 2021, at Arizona Downs. The card will feature five thoroughbred stakes and two Quarter Horse stakes, along with two thoroughbred maiden/optional races. Estimated $100,000 added to purses from the Arizona Horse Breeder Fund for Certified Arizona Breds. Horsemen, check with the racing office for information, or call the ATBA […]

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ATBA Fall Sale is Oct. 28, 2021. Entry Deadline is Aug. 13, 2021, and Late Entry Deadline is Sept. 30, 2021. Click here to see the consignment form, or check under Forms and Deadlines / Printable Forms.

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Arizona breeders, please take note of the following upcoming dates of interest: Arizona Breeders’ Festival – April 23 Arizona Downs racing season is slated for June 1 through Sept. 15. The 2021-2022 meet for Turf Paradise is scheduled for Nov. 5 through May 7. Reminder: Sales Futurity/Stakes payments are due on April 15, 2021.

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Open Futurity nominations are due Jan. 1.

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Turf Paradise will be opening on Jan. 4 for an 84-day meet that runs through May 1. Racing will be held Monday through Friday, excepting closing day, which is Kentucky Derby Day.

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