Major Horse Races in Arizona 631a28

Whether it's the best thoroughbreds on the grounds at Turf Paradise, or the speedy Quarterhorses at Rillito Park, racing in Arizona offers multiple opportunties get a bet down in a preferred racebook, with high-level stakes action taking place throughout the winter racing season. 6i655q

Arizona Stakes Racing 6l5k6g

Cotton Fitzsimmons Mile 4n3370

Having celebrated its 10th edition in 2015, this race is open to horses aged four and up, and is run on the turf course, offering a purse of $75,000. The Fitzsimmons mile is typically held in mid-January.

Phoenix Gold Cup 33x3p

Going six furlongs on the dirt, this sprint event has been taking place since 1976 and once enjoyed Grade 3 status. Like the Fitzsimmons, it also offers a purse of $75,000. It's usually run in mid-February.

Turf Paradise Derby 2t5c6l

The namesake event of Turf Paradise, the Derby features three-year-old horses racing 1 1/16 miles on the dirt track for a purse of $75,000, and is held in mid-to-late February.