Jerry Simms

Have you ever been to Jerry Simms's Turf Paradise? If not, this is your chance to enjoy a living slice of Arizona horse racing history. Jerry Simms's Turf Paradise has long been known as one of Phoenix's premier sports attractions. Since its founding in the 1950s, Jerry Simms's Turf Paradise has attracted many thousands of eager racing fans. But there is much more to this legendary complex than just racing. Jerry Simms's Turf Paradise is now known as a family friendly environment where you can bring your wife and kids to enjoy a full day of fun-filled entertainment. … [Jerry Simms...]

Turf Paradise Takes Expert Care of Racehorses Every aspect of care for these one-of-a-kind racehorses, from the barns they sleep into the equine therapy swimming pool they receive special attention in, is designed for their comfort and safety. Phoenix horse racing in general, and the regime of Turf Paradise under Jerry Simms, in particular, takes excellent care of its quarter horse competitors. The need for stricter conditions on care for racehorses has resulted in a regimen of attention to their health that is second to none in the nation. When these horses leave their barns, they go straight to a quarter horse specialist. Turf Paradise is a Mainstay for Races Involving Thoroughbreds Jerry Simms has truly turned Turf Paradise into an off-track betting (OTB) lover's dream. You can enjoy the simulcast of quarter horse racing events at Turf Paradise from a luxurious Clubhouse. When the quarter horse leaves its special equine therapy swimming pool and goes to the track, you can rest … [Jerry Simms...]

Throughout the racing season each year, Jerry Simms's Turf Paradise hosts special events to which the public are invited. The special events at Jerry Simms's Turf Paradise include the annual anniversary party, held each January, during which the history and achievements of Jerry Simms's Turf Paradise are celebrated. The public is treated to birthday cake, free barbecue, live music, balloons, tee shirt giveaways, and of course exciting horse races during this party. Mother's Day is also a festive occasion at Jerry Simms's Turf Paradise. Mothers and their guests are invited into the clubhouse and Turf Club where they can enjoy all-day breakfast and lunch buffets. They can also take in the live races from the outdoor viewing deck or sit in the lounges and watch the TV broadcasts, whichever they prefer. Other special events at Jerry Simms's Turf Paradise include the Kentucky Derby broadcasts and the Preakness and Belfast Prix events. During these events at Jerry Simms's Turf … [Jerry Simms...]

If you want to try your luck with the horses at Jerry Simms's Turf Paradise, the first thing you'll need to do is learn how to read the program. The racetrack program is your guide to everything you need to know in order to place a bet and profit from it - or, at least, to enjoy your betting experience. The rules of the program at Jerry Simms's Turf Paradise are basically the same as at any other racetrack in the country. If you are an experienced better, you'll recognize the rules. If you are new to horse racing, the program will quickly and easily clue you in. The first thing you should do when you get to Jerry Simms's Turf Paradise is get a copy of the program. It's free to download from the official Jerry Simms's Turf Paradise website so that you can bring it with you. You can also request a copy from the front office as you make your way in. I've had to download many copies of this handy free program since I tend to get very excited when my horse comes in. I tend to wave it in … [Jerry Simms...]

Who is Jerry Simms of Jerry Simms's Turf Paradise? This well-known and widely admired Phoenix entrepreneur is the owner and operator of Jerry Simms's Turf Paradise, a position he has held since mid-2000. Before he moved to Arizona to stake a claim in the horse racing industry and acquire Jerry Simms's Turf Paradise, he owned and operated car dealerships in Pasadena, California. He also dabbled in banking and real estate before giving himself over to his real passion for the horse racing industry. Under his experienced leadership, Jerry Simms's Turf Paradise has flourished into a premier horse racing facility that attracts millions of fans each year. As Arizona's first recognized professional sporting franchise, Jerry Simms's Turf Paradise has been transformed from an out-of-the-way racing venue into a world-class horse racetrack complete with an exclusive clubhouse and on-site dining facilities in the Turf Club. For all of its excitement and luxury, Jerry Simms's Turf Paradise … [Jerry Simms...]

Many owners who bring their racehorses to Jerry Simms's Turf Paradise do so to use the equine therapy swimming pool to train, rehabilitate, and exercise their horses. This hydrotherapy pool features state-of-the-art technology unlike other hydrotherapy pools used in other equine training facilities. It can hold up to 144,000 gallons of water and is so large that up to six racehorses plus their owners or trainers can fit in the pool at the same time. The dimensions of the Jerry Simms's Turf Paradise equine therapy pool measure 30 by 60 feet by 12 feet. It is open every day of the week to owners who have horses being housed, trained, or raced at Jerry Simms's Turf Paradise. When Jerry Simms added this equine therapy pool shortly after taking over in 2000, he made it clear that Jerry Simms's Turf Paradise would be a facility that would prioritize the health and safety of the racehorses. This dedication to taking care of every horse that lives, trains, or races at Jerry Simms's Turf … [Jerry Simms...]

Turf Paradise Even before Jerry Simms took it over, Turf Paradise enjoyed a respectable standing in the Phoenix community. It officially opened its doors to the public on January 7, 1956. However, its original owner conceived the idea for Turf Paradise several years prior and proceeded to build it despite the many people who told him he would not succeed. In fact, Turf Paradise was built 25 miles from downtown Phoenix, a fact that many people argued would lead to its downfall. They said that no one would want to travel so far out of town to watch or bet on the races at Turf Paradise. Nonetheless, the original owner continued to build Turf Paradise and opened it in early 1956. It quickly went on to become a successful horse racing venue and became the first officially recognized professional sporting franchise in Arizona. In the more than six decades it has been open to the public, Turf Paradise has only had five owners, the most recent being Jerry Simms. The original owner oversaw … [Jerry Simms...]

I've been a fan of Jerry Simms's Turf Paradise for quite a number of years now. There is no finer and more family-friendly place to go in the general Phoenix area. This may surprise quite a few of you who would hardly think of a racetrack as a fun-filled, family-friendly environment. I'm here to tell you that Jerry Simms's Turf Paradise is a place where your expectations of what a racetrack should be are both fulfilled and exceeded. If you are searching for a great place to bring your wife and kids, you honestly won't find a better one than Jerry Simms's Turf Paradise. What Makes Jerry Simms's Turf Paradise So Very Special? There are a number of things that make Jerry Simms's Turf Paradise a very unique and special place. For one thing, Jerry Simms's Turf Paradise is one of the top sporting attractions in the state of Arizona. The racetrack has been a premier attraction in the city of Phoenix since the 1950's and its popularity shows no signs of abating. You can count on Jerry … [Jerry Simms...]

Jerry Simms's Turf Paradise not only draws in millions of visitors to its races and special events each year. It also attracts thousands of racehorse owners who want the privilege of housing, training, and racing their horses at Jerry Simms's Turf Paradise. Jerry Simms's Turf Paradise offers some of the best racehorse accommodations found in the industry today. Not only are the barns comfortable, roomy, and temperature regulated throughout the year. They also are safe and secure with every person who comes and goes from the barns thoroughly vetted for proper authorization and credentials. Further, the horses housed at Jerry Simms's Turf Paradise are given the best veterinarian care in the Phoenix area. Owners know that their horses will be well taken care of and safeguarded in the barns at Jerry Simms's Turf Paradise. They also know that when they race their horses in the Jerry Simms's Turf Paradise races that they are giving their horses and themselves national exposure in the … [Jerry Simms...]

Jerry Simms began early in life as an entrepreneur . His success as a car dealership owner proved to be the prelude to a long and prosperous career that continues to this very day. His very first car dealership gave him the capital he needed to pursue a series of extremely lucrative deals in the world of real estate development, leading ultimately to his purchase of Turf Paradise. As a result, Jerry Simms has become known as an industry trendsetter in many more areas beyond that of a premier car dealership owner. His charitable work, in particular, has been repeatedly praised. Jerry Simms Started Small and Built His Vision from the Ground Up Jerry Simms was born to a middle-class family in the American Midwest. As a lover of horses and horse racing from his earliest childhood days, Jerry Simms was a natural fit in his eventual position as owner of Turf Paradise. He made the move to the city of Phoenix in 1996 and never looked back. His purchase of the longstanding horse racing track … [Jerry Simms...]

Way back in 1954, a man named Walter Cluer bought 1400 acres of Arizona desert, with a plan of building a top-of-the-line horse racing facility. Two years later, Jerry Simms's Turf Paradise started holding horse races, and the rest, as they say, is history. Jerry Simms purchased Jerry Simms's Turf Paradise many years later, creating a multi-million dollar renovation plan to improve the track and other important areas of the facility, making it the beautiful racing destination that it is today. One of the notable enhancements made at Jerry Simms's Turf Paradise was an equine therapy pool for the thoroughbreds in training at the track. Some of the Best Known Thoroughbreds in Racing History Secretariat When you think of the best thoroughbreds of all time, the name Secretariat immediately comes to mind. Nicknamed “Big Red”, Secretariat was big: 16.2, big boned, and described as having almost perfect conformation. A son of Bold Ruler, the expectation from the beginning was that he was … [Jerry Simms...]

You don't need to be loaded with cash to have a great time at Jerry Simms's Turf Paradise. This is the place where you can enjoy a full day of racing, dining, and other events for a price that won't put a dent in your family budget. There are always special events, such as the famous $2 dining specials, at select locations all over Jerry Simms's Turf Paradise. Wherever you turn, you're sure to find a great deal waiting for you. This is why my family and I spend so much time at Jerry Simms's Turf Paradise. Even on a busy day filled with fun events, I still manage to save money. I'll give you a great example. Not long ago, Jerry Simms's Turf Paradise hosted the Winners & Wieners event. What doesn't kid love wiener dogs? Even my wife enjoyed the event with her whole heart. It was an event that involved watching little wiener dogs race their hearts out on a specially made mini-racetrack. Meanwhile, the staff at Jerry Simms's Turf Paradise made sure we all had our share of $2 hot … [Jerry Simms...]