Turf Paradise, which was scheduled to start its live meeting Nov. 2, has postponed racing after the Horseracing Integrity and Safety Authority communicated a recommendation to Turf Paradise and the Arizona Department of Gaming to delay the start of the upcoming meet and cease all training and racing activities at the Phoenix, Ariz., track.
Turf Paradise released the following statement Nov. 1.
"In order to address some final track maintenance issues, there will be no live racing at Turf Paradise on Nov. 2. However, the facility will be open, including the clubhouse, so that fans can watch, wager, and win on the Breeders' Cup simulcast races.
"Admission and seating on Nov. 2 is free. The management at Turf Paradise apologizes for any inconvenience. Live racing is expected to commence as soon as these track maintenance issues are resolved. That could be as soon as next week. We will have updates as soon as there is new information."
The HISA recommendation, which was released Oct. 31, was based on, "recent reports and assessments from racetrack surface experts, concerns raised by on-site racing participants, and firsthand observations of HISA staff."
