Turf Paradise Commences 2021 Race Meet With Increased Purses, Limited Fans Sponsored by:
Turf Paradise in Phoenix, Ariz.
Turf Paradise in Phoenix, Ariz. commences its 84-day live race meet on Monday, running from Jan. 4 thru May 1, 2021. Racing will be conducted on a 5-day-a-week schedule, Monday thru Friday.
Opening day attracted 88 entries for the nine-race program with a first post time of 12.30 PM (MST.) The highlight of the opening day is the $30,500 Hank Mills Sr. Stakes (6 ½ Furlongs), which has drawn a full field of twelve including three from the barn of Justin Evans: Pendleton, Raagheb and Black Ops.
The Hank Mills Sr. Stakes continues to honor the long time Turf Paradise starter and kicks off a series of 15 Thoroughbred stakes throughout the meet. March 12, 2021 is the date for some of the most eagerly awaited stakes races during the meet – the Phoenix Gold Cup and Cotton Fitzsimmons Mile Handicap both with $75,000 guaranteed purses, and the Arizona Oaks