Turf Paradise Insight

[JellyBean]

Have you ever wondered what it is like to be on the backstretch, in the paddock, in the Director's Room, or at the starting gate? Well I had the opportunity to do that and I will post my videos and pictures about it soon. If there is something in particular that you want to see, let me know.

[JellyBean]

This video is an overview of my day at Turf Paradise. While there I went into the paddock, to the backstretch, to the starting gate, and into the Director's room.

[JellyBean]

Here is a video I shot of Turf Paradise's barns. Turf Paradise has room to accommodate 2000 horses.

[JellyBean]

While on the backstretch I filmed this video. The beginning of the video shows a hotwalker that is used to exercise the horse. The video goes on to show more of the backstretch.

[jperkins]

you know, with 2000 stables, you might think they would have more than 6 or 7 horses in each race. i had no idea the barn area was that large.

thanks for posting. these videos are great, but i think the soundtrack might be my favorite part.

[Peggolicious]

I concur, thats great stuff with a killer soundtrack!  did you post these in other racing threds? 

[JellyBean]

Thank you guys for commenting. I will try to get some more videos up here from Turf Paradise.

[JellyBean]

This is the view from within the paddock.

[JellyBean]

If you have never been on the backside before a race, here is a video to show you what it looks like. The horses come from their barns and walk up to the paddock.

[JellyBean]

I was standing near the scale where the jockeys weigh in when I filmed this video.