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...]

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...]

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...]

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's Turf Paradise hosts many events throughout the regular horse racing season. Starting in October of each year, Jerry Simms's Turf Paradise opens its doors to the public and to local organizations that want to celebrate or raise money by using Jerry Simms's Turf Paradise as their venue. However, Jerry Simms's Turf Paradise also welcomes visitors to horse racing events and special celebrations that it holds during the year. For example, Craft Draft Day always draws a crowd to Jerry Simms's Turf Paradise each year. This event invites visitors to try out some of the newest craft beers while enjoying a day of horse racing. Likewise, Jerry Simms's Turf Paradise also hosts $2 Dollar Days. Visitors pay $2 at the gate for admission into the grandstands. This price also buys ice cream, sodas, hot dogs, and other concession treats during this event. Jerry Simms's Turf Paradise also celebrates its anniversary each January. Visitors to Jerry Simms's Turf Paradise can look … [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...]

Jerry Simms's Turf Paradise is home to thousands of world-class racehorses from around the world. The quarter horses and thoroughbreds that call Turf Paradise home can and have won multi-million dollar purses, making each race exciting and memorable. You can find out more about all of the horses, their accommodations, training, and exercise in the equine therapy pool by checking out the Jerry Simms's Turf Paradise website. You can also take in the excitement of the horse races or place an off-track bet by visiting Turf Paradise in person or listening to the live races online. An Overview of Turf Paradise Jerry Simms's Turf Paradise is a premier horse racing facility located just outside of Phoenix, Arizona. Built in 1956, Jerry Simms's Turf Paradise is now home to more than 2000 world-class racehorses, many of which are ranked among the top quarter horses and thoroughbreds in the U.S. and across the globe. Jerry Simms's Turf Paradise comes from modest beginnings as little … [Jerry Simms...]

Equine Therapy Swimming Pool Jerry Simms made racetrack history when he ordered the creation of a one-of-a-kind equine therapy swimming pool at Turf Paradise. The equine therapy swimming pool is housed in one of the numerous barns at the facility. This equine therapy swimming pool is designed specifically for the racehorses that live, train, and receive treatment at this Jeremy Simms venue. Since the dawn of racetrack history, owners and trainers have worried about how to keep their racehorses safe from injury and stress. Traditional training exercises outside of the barns took too much of a toll on the legs and bodies of the racehorses. However, the equine therapy swimming pool as conceived and designed with the input of Jerry Simms is unique in American racetrack history. It measures 30 by 60 by 12 feet and can hold up to 140,000 gallons of water. The equine therapy swimming pool is large enough to accommodate up to six horses at a time. The American Association of Equine … [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...]

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...]

Racetrack History Turf Paradise enjoys a respectable if not storied racetrack history. Its racetrack history began on January 7, 1956, when it opened as one of Phoenix's first racehorses facilities and professional sports franchises. In the six decades of its racetrack history, Turf Paradise has only had five owners, the most recent being Jerry Simms. From the start of its racetrack history, Turf Paradise has a one dirt track with a seven furlong turf oval on which its racehorses compete and train. Thanks to the efforts of Jerry Simms, Turf Paradise also has a clubhouse with a private Directors Suite and an outdoor patio where visitors can watch their racehorses compete. Even before Jerry Simms was added to its racetrack history, Turf Paradise opened to off-track betting on its racehorses in 1989. Under Jerry Simms, it is now one of the most prolific venues for simulcast OTB in racetrack history. Its simulcast off-track betting extends now to 45 in-state locations as well as … [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...]