Arizona Quarter Racing Association

10/20/2022

Loretta Brasher

12/26/2020

Attention all jockeys intending to ride at Turf Paradise. This notice is on the Turf Paradise website.

A jockey will have to declare the intention to ride at Turf Paradise by no later than Dec. 26, 2020. In between Dec. 26 and Jan. 3, a rider needs to provide a negative Covid-19 test in order to be considered part of the Turf Paradise jockey colony.

Since that is today and no one is at Turf Paradise today. I am giving you two options. Call racing office and leave a message. 602-375-6444 or clerk of scales Bob Dunham 602-769-5899

Also at the Horseman's meeting Robbie ( race secretary) announced that the draw will be on "Zoom". If you do not have an agent please email [email protected] your email and contact info.

Jockeys must show a negative Covid test taken between Dec 26 and Jan 3. For Horseman's convenience, You may get your test at Turf Paradise Dec 28 from 10am-5pm .

For additional information I have posted the jockey protocol handed out at the Horseman's meeting.

Hopefully this will help, especially the Quarter Horse riders that are not at Turf yet.

Hope everyone had a great Christmas and look forward to seeing you soon.

11/16/2020

AQRA has set dates for the 2021 Stallion Service Auction. January 1, beginning at 6 am through January 31, ending 6 pm MST. Donations are being accepted. Heads up...All stallions standing Arizona, please get your contracts in. All progeny from donated stallions are eligible to race in the Desert, so mare owners...plan to buy your 2021 breeding from our auction. Thank you

11/16/2020

Attention Horseman...here are your AQRA sponsored Futurity blanks for the QH Spring races. Hope to see lots of nominations. Thank you

11/06/2020

Here is the 2021 AQRA/Turf Paradise Derby with Desert Classic Incentive Nomination Blank.

11/06/2020

Hello horseman. Looks like we have a signed agreement with Turf Paradise for live horse racing. January 3 thru May 1 2021. AQRA Is sponsoring a 3 yr old Maiden Stakes trials Tuesday Jan 4 . Call for a blank 602-625-0468. $450 due November 15th. $300 due December 15. Hair testing required.

10/22/2020

Hello there all QH owners and trainers. I've been reluctant to put any information on racing out yet as things seem to change daily. But I want you to know what AQRA is working on. We will sponsor a 3 yr old Maiden Stakes with trials first week of racing, finals 3 weeks later. Ongoing negotiations for added money and dates. AQRA open Spring Futurity, Desert Classic Futurity and AQRA open Spring Derby , trials to be run late March and finals in April. We had dates secured but as of today there are
changes to the racing schedule so this is as close as we can get for now, But please know we will have a nice QH schedule along with 4 and up stakes every couple of weeks. AQRA could use sponsors , contact me if your interested. Please certify your Arizona breds as all races will have Az bred incentives. Look for forms on www.azqra.com or contact 602-625-0468. All AQRA memberships are due. Forms are on the website as well. Please support the AQRA as they support you daily. Thank you please feel free to share.

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07/23/2020

2020 RACING SEASON CANCELLED AT ARIZONA DOWNS   For Immediate Release: July 23, 2020. Contact: Craig Braddick Social Media (216) 703-5602 [email protected] 2020 RACING SEASON CANCELLED AT ARIZONA DOWNS Local leaders direct track to close to meet state distancing orders PRESCOTT VALLEY, AZ – ...

01/27/2020

Rillito Park starts up Soon
February 8 - March 22 2020 2 days a week Saturday and Sunday
http://www.racewithtrs.com/conditions/ril-book-01.pdf