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There is a very good reason for Jerry Simms's Turf Paradise being known as the ultimate family-friendly environment. As a father of two beautiful young children, I myself have long been in search of places that I could bring my wife and kids on a sunny Phoenix weekend. My kids are past the point where Barney the Dinosaur can catch and hold their attention. This means that they require something a little more active to entertain them. Going to Jerry Simms's Turf Paradise for a full day of races and interaction with the animals is the perfect solution for their needs. Jerry Simms's Turf Paradise is a place that I regularly bring my family to. The wife loves to watch the beautiful animals frolic up and down the concourse before and after the races. Meanwhile, my kids love watching all kinds of events and getting their fill of cotton candy, ice cream, and other kid-friendly treats. There is always something to do here at Jerry Simms's Turf Paradise. As I said before, it's a classic … [Jerry Simms...]

Jerry Simms wants guests to have every success with their in-person or off-track betting. Jerry Simms makes available information about all of his quarter horse racetrack history and thoroughbred racehorses on the Turf Paradise website and programs. They both give important details about all of the Turf Paradise racehorses and their racetrack history. Jerry Simms provides information like what breed each of the racehorses are as well as who owns, trains, and will be riding the racehorses in the Phoenix horse racing events. These details help guests decide how much to wager for their in-person or off-track betting. Information about the jockeys for the racehorses can change, however, which is why people are encouraged to check their Turf Paradise programs or visit the Turf Paradise Phoenix horse racing website for the most updated details for the racehorses. It particularly can help betters who are not able to see the racehorses in person prior to the daily Phoenix horse racing … [Jerry Simms...]

If you decide to come to the track early, you can take advantage of the great prices on breakfast at the track right there at the Jerry Simms's Turf Paradise facility. Now check the hours before you just show up, but most days you can get into the park at 9:00 am. If you decide to head up to the Turf Club for breakfast, you can find a very filling meal of eggs, potatoes, bacon or sausage and toast. I tend to go with the three egg omelet, stuffed with ham, cheese, and bell peppers. You get that with hash browns and toast. This place serves an excellent breakfast, guys. For a change of pace, try the breakfast down one level, at the Clubhouse. In addition to meals like you can find in the Turf Club, they have a breakfast fajitas skillet to die for, if you’re into spicy breakfast food. You can find a sizzling breakfast with seasoned potatoes, chorizo sausage, peppers, and onions, cheese, served with salsa, eggs, and either toast or tortillas. For days when I want something sweet, I … [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...]

Turf Paradise, one of the nation's most prestigious institutions in all of racetrack history, was first opened to the public on January 7, 1956. Since then, this legendary center for off-track betting and Phoenix horse racing has had a grand total of five owners. As noted above, Jerry Simms has been the man in charge of keeping alive the legacy of Turf Paradise since 2000. One of the most celebrated innovations since Jerry Simms took over the institution has been the creation of an equine therapy swimming pool for 2,000 racehorses that now call Turf Paradise their home. Turf Paradise has seen many innovations under the watchful eye of Jerry Simms. Indeed, many exciting moments in racetrack history have come about as a direct result of the involvement of Jerry Simms. For example, the introduction of the most famous equine therapy swimming pool in horse racing history, as well as the new style of barns for housing the animals that participate in Phoenix horse racing, are all due to … [Jerry Simms...]

At Jerry Simms's Turf Paradise, the goal is to make everything as easy as possible for experienced horse racing fans and neophytes alike. The first thing you need to understand is that there really is no minimum bet. You don't have to feel like you have to bet the house to fit in here at Jerry Simms's Turf Paradise. You also don't have to bet all the time. You can find plenty of exciting and fulfilling activities to engage in when you come to Jerry Simms's Turf Paradise. My wife and kids sometimes come just to see the horses or one of the track's many sideshow events. When I first started coming, I was happy to stick with a series of occasional $2 or $4 bets. No one ever looked at me funny or called me a penny ante gambler. Of course, they knew full well that whatever I won on a race would be spent later at the Turf Club or Clubhouse on dinner for my wife and kids! Of course, I have seen plenty of serious racetrack bets during my time spent here at Jerry Simms's Turf Paradise. But … [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...]

Horse racing is a blood-pumping, heart-racing sport that is at least as old as the domestication of horses itself. From its origins in 4500 BC among central Asian nomads to the ancient Greek and Roman empires to the Arab world, it eventually became known as the sport of kings, especially in England. They discovered it in the 12th century around the time of the Crusades, but it was not until the 16th century and the reign of Queen Anne that it became a professional sport, with the foundation of the Jockey Club in 1750. It became extremely popular in the United States in the late 19th century starting after the end of the Civil War. Over the years, horse racing has been integral to the story lines of numerous classic movies from Hollywood, including National Velvet, Auntie Mame, and My Fair Lady; it has also been a major part of more recent films such as Hidalgo and Seabiscuit. These days, it is not necessary for you to be either a king or a queen in order to be able to enjoy it, or hold … [Jerry Simms...]

Information about the hydrotherapy pool, the racehorses, and every other aspect of Jerry Simms's Turf Paradise can be found online on the Jerry Simms's Turf Paradise website. The website is the go-to place to visit anytime you want to learn more about Jerry Simms's Turf Paradise or the horse races that take place there. The website for Jerry Simms's Turf Paradise simulcasts races during the regular horse racing season. It also provides live results that you can check to see if your horse won or other details like schedule changes or scratches. Before you place a bet, you might want to find out more about the horses at Jerry Simms's Turf Paradise. The website offers all of the details like the owners' name, names of the trainers and jockeys, and even the winning histories for the horses at Jerry Simms's Turf Paradise. These details help you know how much to wager and on what horse to bet for each race. If you are a true fan of horse racing and of Jerry Simms's Turf Paradise, … [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...]

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 know you are going to sit outside while you are there at the track, be sure to bring some sunscreen and some sort of hat. You may want to carry a pair of binoculars with you to Jerry Simms's Turf Paradise so you can get up close and personal during the races. Essentials of Horse Racing Are you searching for the ultimate family friendly experience? If you happen to live in the Phoenix, Arizona area, Jerry Simms's Turf Paradise is one famous historical landmark that you won't want to miss. If you are a fan of horse racing, this is the track that treats the sport with the ultimate care and respect that it deserves. Even if you are a casual racing fan or complete neophyte to the sport, a visit to Jerry Simms's Turf Paradise is a mandatory visit for you and your family. There is no time like the present to give yourself and your family a true taste of Phoenix culture. … [Jerry Simms...]