Today we welcome @UA_RTIP student, Nathan Klein @NathanTheCaller to the announcers booth @turf_paradise! Nathan will call races 2-4 as part of his ongoing development as a race caller. Thanks to @callstheraces for giving Nathan this opportunity. @TVG
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๐ Arizonaโs iconic thoroughbred racetrack ๐ Bell Rd | Phoenix, AZ ๐ New era begins Dec 26 โจ Welcome to Paradise
- We will have more to say on this tomorrow but racing is returning to Turf Paradise in January 2024! A huge thanks to the horsemen and of course, to you, the horseplayer, the racing fan. Thank you.
- Nathan @NathanTheCaller was actually auditioning for @callstheraces & he did so well, Craig is going to let Nathan fill in for him to call full cards on April 1 and April 15. Craig also gifted Nathan a nice pair of binoculars. Well done, Nathan! @TVG @UA_RTIP
- Dani @DaniVJackson will call all 8 races at Turf Paradise on Thursday "Dani is doing a fantastic job and gaining confidence with every single call. So glad to give her this opportunity. All Dani's hard work is paying off" said Craig Braddick, Track Announcer.
- Clarification: The buyer of Turf Paradise is going to be Richard Moore and the Turf Paradise Land Trust. Frank Nickens is the visionary. Mr. Mooreโs purchase of the track will save over 5,000 jobs.
- We are saddened to hear of the passing of Molly Pearson-Anderson and pass on our deepest condolences. Molly's determination & love for everyone (two or four legged) will forever echo around the barns and grandstands of AZ and CA racing. "Heaven, the treasury of everlasting joy."
- We were very sad to learn of the passing of longtime Arizona jockey, Don French. Our condolences go out to all of his loved ones. A true old school Southwestern jockey who is going to be deeply missed by the AZ racing community. RIP.
- We are very saddened to learn Todd Scherer, known to many on the back stretch, has passed in tragic circumstances at Fonner Park. Todd was a kind hearted, hard working man. We send our condolences and love all of those close to him. RIP, Todd Scherer. ksnblocal4.com/2023/03/09/murโฆ
- The AZ HBP has extended Turf Paradiseโs contract to simulcast races for wagering until November 12th. The extension avoids a shutdown of the trackโs 37 Off Track Betting sites. A new live horseracing meet is scheduled to start in early January.
- Welcoming back substitute race caller @NathanTheCaller to the announcer's booth. @callstheraces returns Monday.
- A new home for an old friend and a well deserved retirement. Multiple Stakes Winner Spooky Channel Arrives At Old Friends For Retirement












