Turf Paradise pushes back start of meet because of coronavirus pandemic

Turf Paradise announced it will delay the start of its 2020-2021 meet to Nov. 27 due to the coronavirus pandemic. The Phoenix track had planned for its customary October unveiling and to run for 133 days. Instead, the meet is now scheduled to run through May 1, 2021, for 110 days of racing.

“We are hoping that by opening later the coronavirus situation will settle down in Arizona,” said track general manager Vincent Francia. “Regardless, we will have health protocols in place when the meet opens.”

Francia added that track management is working with the Arizona Horsemen's Benevolent and Protective Association to establish a date when horses can start to arrive in the stabling area.

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