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Thoroughbreds and Racing at Jerry Simms's Turf Paradise Jerry Simms's Turf Paradise is an Arizona-based horse racing facility. You can catch thoroughbred racehorses in their prime at the Jerry Simms's Turf Paradise track. This facility is the best venue in the area for watching live horse races while also catching live simulcast racing on television. I am a big fan of Jerry Simms's Turf Paradise if you couldn’t tell that already! I could go on and on about all the conveniences the track at Jerry Simms's Turf Paradise offers, but right now I’d like to talk about the versatile thoroughbred horse. The History of Thoroughbred Horses Every thoroughbred horse you see running on the Jerry Simms's Turf Paradise racetrack can trace its lineage back to one of three origination sires: the Godolphin Arabian, the Darley Arabian, and the Byerly Turk, all born over 250 years ago. These foundation sires were deemed to be the best of the best, and we now see the results of selective breeding … [Jerry Simms...]

Jerry Simms's Turf Paradise If you want to enjoy some of the top races in the nation with friends, family or co-workers, Jerry Simms's Turf Paradise is the place for which you have been looking. You will never miss a second of the excitement when you visit Jerry Simms's Turf Paradise, and you will feel the adrenaline rush as you watch the horse on which you are betting speed toward the finish line. While people come to Jerry Simms's Turf Paradise to watch their favorite horses in action, we also offer a range of restaurants that you won't want to overlook. Individuals, groups and corporations join us for heart-stopping races that will put smiles on their faces, and you will know that you are in the right place when you come to Jerry Simms's Turf Paradise. Off-Track Betting When you can't come to Jerry Simms's Turf Paradise but still want to bet on a horse that you believe will leave the rest behind, you might be wondering what you can do so that you won't feel left out. The good … [Jerry Simms...]

Ever since I moved to Phoenix several years ago, I've been hearing about Jerry Simms's Turf Paradise. At first, I didn't pay much attention as I wasn't all that big of a horse racing enthusiast. In fact, to this day I'm really not much of a wagering man. However, what attracted me to learn more about Jerry Simms's Turf Paradise was the fact that it was universally acknowledged as one of the most fun filled and family friendly venues in all of Phoenix. For this reason, my wife and I decided to give it a try. Little did we know how much we would end up loving the place! Jerry Simms's Turf Paradise hosts a wide-ranging series of events and attractions. This includes plenty of casual and even fine dining at the various venues at the complex, such as the Turf Club and Clubhouse. There are also special events for the kids, such as pony rides and petting opportunities. Jerry Simms's Turf Paradise is the place for many annual events, such as tasting ceremonies for local wineries, breweries, … [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...]

The racehorses that live, train, and race at Jerry Simms's Turf Paradise are among the most lucrative and respected in the world. Jerry Simms's Turf Paradise mainly races quarter horses and thoroughbreds. However, there are currently more than 2000 horses of all breeds and sizes living, training, and racing at Jerry Simms's Turf Paradise. The website and racing programs for Jerry Simms's Turf Paradise give all of the most important information about all of the racehorses there. Visitors can check out the website for the names of not only the horses but also the owners, trainers, and jockeys with horses at Jerry Simms's Turf Paradise. The history of the horses, as well as the parentage, weight, and breed, are all provided at length both online and in the programs handed out at the gates of Jerry Simms's Turf Paradise. Many of the racehorses at Jerry Simms's Turf Paradise have histories of winning top dollar purses in races not only held at Jerry Simms's Turf Paradise but also at … [Jerry Simms...]

In recent years, a great deal of commotion has been stirred as a result of increasing awareness of inhumanity to animals. Many solutions to the problem have been presented. Perhaps the most lasting solutions have come from people involved in the sports industry, particularly within horse racing. One of the foremost participants in the industry, Jerry Simms, has come up with a series of excellent solutions to this pressing problem. His views on the matter deserve to be taken with the utmost seriousness, as he is definitely in the position of an expert on these matters. Who is Jerry Simms? Jerry Simms is an Arizona businessman and philanthropist who is a long time veteran of the business world. Jerry Simms first began as an entrepreneur in the 1970s. At that time, he owned several first-class auto dealerships in Pasadena, California. He then moved into the even more lucrative realms of banking and real estate. As a native of the American Midwest, Jerry Simms grew up with a … [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...]

The Turf Paradise Racing Season Jerry Simms's Turf Paradise begins its annual racing season every year in the middle of October. The racing season at Jerry Simms's Turf Paradise lasts until the first week of May. During these months, however, races are held every single day of the week as long as the weather is good. Jerry Simms's Turf Paradise also closes for major holidays like Thanksgiving and Christmas. The gates to Jerry Simms's Turf Paradise open to the public at 11:00 every morning. They remain open as long as the races are scheduled and the weather does not pose a hazard to the public. Each race at Jerry Simms's Turf Paradise features the best quarter horses and thoroughbreds in the racing industry. Bets are accepted at any of the 90-plus betting stations located throughout the property of Jerry Simms's Turf Paradise. Information on how to place bets or how to figure out what horse to bet on can be found in the programs handed out at the gates of Jerry Simms's Turf … [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...]

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...]

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...]

Jerry Simms's Turf Paradise outside of Phoenix is the premier horse racing venue in Arizona. It is home to some of the most elite racehorses in the world, many of which have won millions of dollars in purse money in the past. Each horse that lives, trains, and races at Jerry Simms's Turf Paradise meets stringent criteria before it is even allowed inside the gate. The horses at Jerry Simms's Turf Paradise also stay in top condition thanks to the equine therapy pool available exclusively to them, their trainers, and their owners. Jerry Simms's Turf Paradise prides itself on being a premier horse racing venue but also a family-friendly facility where people can come and enjoy a day at the races without overspending their budgets. The racing season here kicks off every October and features dozens of fun events like the anniversary party and Dollar Days. People who cannot be a part of the action in person are invited to place off-track bets on the Turf Paradise website. Information … [Jerry Simms...]