Photos: Rillito Race Track off and running in 2014
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Horse racing returned this weekend for another season at the historic Rillito Race Track, 4502 N. First Ave. Races will continues for eight weeks with Quarter Horse and Thoroughbred racing until March 30. General parking is free and valet parking is $5. Children under 12 get in free in the grandstand and the clubhouse. Admission is $5 for the grandstand and $8 for the clubhouse. The gates open at 11 a.m., and post time is 1 p.m. for the first race. The facility will remain open on race nights until 8 pm. There is a full restaurant and bar in the clubhouse plus snacks and beverages on both levels of the grandstand. For information call 293-5011.
"Soft Defense," left, crosses the finish line ahead of "Meet Me Midway," right, and "Okie Dokie Petey" in the fourth race as horse racing returns for another season at the historic Rillito Race Track, 4502 N First Ave. This is the first weekend of this season and it continues for eight weeks with Quarter Horse and Thoroughbred racing until March 30. General parking is free and valet parking is $5. Children under 12 get in free in the grandstand and the clubhouse. Admission is $5 for the grandstand and $8 for the clubhouse. The gates open at 11 am and post time is 1 pm for the first race and the facility is open until 8 pm. There is a full restaurant and bars in the clubhouse plus there are snacks and beverages on both levels of the grandstand. For information call 293-5011. The photo was taken on Saturday, February 8, 2014, in Tucson, Ariz. Photo by A.E. Araiza/ Arizona Daily Star
- A.E. Araiza / Arizona Daily Star
Between races, Ayadeck Galindo, 14, blows into the nose of "Indio" a horse used to pony the race horses around the track as horse racing returns for another season at the historic Rillito Race Track, 4502 N First Ave. This is the first weekend of this season and it continues for eight weeks with Quarter Horse and Thoroughbred racing until March 30. General parking is free and valet parking is $5. Children under 12 get in free in the grandstand and the clubhouse. Admission is $5 for the grandstand and $8 for the clubhouse. The gates open at 11 am and post time is 1 pm for the first race and the facility is open until 8 pm. There is a full restaurant and bars in the clubhouse plus there are snacks and beverages on both levels of the grandstand. For information call 293-5011. The photo was taken on Saturday, February 8, 2014, in Tucson, Ariz. Photo by A.E. Araiza/ Arizona Daily Star
- A.E. Araiza / Arizona Daily Star
Track trumpeter Denny Schreffler (SCHREFFLER) plays "Call to the Post" for the first race as horse racing returns for another season at the historic Rillito Race Track, 4502 N First Ave. This is the first weekend of this season and it continues for eight weeks with Quarter Horse and Thoroughbred racing until March 30. General parking is free and valet parking is $5. Children under 12 get in free in the grandstand and the clubhouse. Admission is $5 for the grandstand and $8 for the clubhouse. The gates open at 11 am and post time is 1 pm for the first race and the facility is open until 8 pm. There is a full restaurant and bars in the clubhouse plus there are snacks and beverages on both levels of the grandstand. For information call 293-5011. The photo was taken on Saturday, February 8, 2014, in Tucson, Ariz. Photo by A.E. Araiza/ Arizona Daily Star
- A.E. Araiza / Arizona Daily Star
Grandstand hostess Susan Day assists Vern Dixon with information about reserved seating in the section as horse racing returns for another season at the historic Rillito Race Track, 4502 N First Ave. This is the first weekend of this season and it continues for eight weeks with Quarter Horse and Thoroughbred racing until March 30. General parking is free and valet parking is $5. Children under 12 get in free in the grandstand and the clubhouse. Admission is $5 for the grandstand and $8 for the clubhouse. The gates open at 11 am and post time is 1 pm for the first race and the facility is open until 8 pm. There is a full restaurant and bars in the clubhouse plus there are snacks and beverages on both levels of the grandstand. For information call 293-5011. The photo was taken on Saturday, February 8, 2014, in Tucson, Ariz. Photo by A.E. Araiza/ Arizona Daily Star
- A.E. Araiza / Arizona Daily Star
David Molina and Fernanda Vecerra sit in the grandstand before the start of the fifth race as horse racing returns for another season at the historic Rillito Race Track, 4502 N First Ave. This is the first weekend of this season and it continues for eight weeks with Quarter Horse and Thoroughbred racing until March 30. General parking is free and valet parking is $5. Children under 12 get in free in the grandstand and the clubhouse. Admission is $5 for the grandstand and $8 for the clubhouse. The gates open at 11 am and post time is 1 pm for the first race and the facility is open until 8 pm. There is a full restaurant and bars in the clubhouse plus there are snacks and beverages on both levels of the grandstand. For information call 293-5011. The photo was taken on Saturday, February 8, 2014, in Tucson, Ariz. Photo by A.E. Araiza/ Arizona Daily Star
- A.E. Araiza / Arizona Daily Star
A crumpled, discarded racing ticket, one of the first of many, sits on the floor of the betting area after the first couple races as horse racing returns for another season at the historic Rillito Race Track, 4502 N First Ave. This is the first weekend of this season and it continues for eight weeks with Quarter Horse and Thoroughbred racing until March 30. General parking is free and valet parking is $5. Children under 12 get in free in the grandstand and the clubhouse. Admission is $5 for the grandstand and $8 for the clubhouse. The gates open at 11 am and post time is 1 pm for the first race and the facility is open until 8 pm. There is a full restaurant and bars in the clubhouse plus there are snacks and beverages on both levels of the grandstand. For information call 293-5011. The photo was taken on Saturday, February 8, 2014, in Tucson, Ariz. Photo by A.E. Araiza/ Arizona Daily Star
- A.E. Araiza / Arizona Daily Star
Spectators line up in the clubhouse overlooking the paddock as they watch horses walk around before the start of the first race as horse racing returns for another season at the historic Rillito Race Track, 4502 N First Ave. This is the first weekend of this season and it continues for eight weeks with Quarter Horse and Thoroughbred racing until March 30. General parking is free and valet parking is $5. Children under 12 get in free in the grandstand and the clubhouse. Admission is $5 for the grandstand and $8 for the clubhouse. The gates open at 11 am and post time is 1 pm for the first race and the facility is open until 8 pm. There is a full restaurant and bars in the clubhouse plus there are snacks and beverages on both levels of the grandstand. For information call 293-5011. The photo was taken on Saturday, February 8, 2014, in Tucson, Ariz. Photo by A.E. Araiza/ Arizona Daily Star
- A.E. Araiza / Arizona Daily Star
Before spectators arrive bartender Donna Warren scrubs away as she cleans tables and chairs in the grandstands as horse racing returns for another season at the historic Rillito Race Track, 4502 N First Ave. This is the first weekend of this season and it continues for eight weeks with Quarter Horse and Thoroughbred racing until March 30. General parking is free and valet parking is $5. Children under 12 get in free in the grandstand and the clubhouse. Admission is $5 for the grandstand and $8 for the clubhouse. The gates open at 11 am and post time is 1 pm for the first race and the facility is open until 8 pm. There is a full restaurant and bars in the clubhouse plus there are snacks and beverages on both levels of the grandstand. For information call 293-5011. The photo was taken on Saturday, February 8, 2014, in Tucson, Ariz. Photo by A.E. Araiza/ Arizona Daily Star
- A.E. Araiza / Arizona Daily Star
Spectators get ready to place their bets for the first race as horse racing returns for another season at the historic Rillito Race Track, 4502 N First Ave. This is the first weekend of this season and it continues for eight weeks with Quarter Horse and Thoroughbred racing until March 30. General parking is free and valet parking is $5. Children under 12 get in free in the grandstand and the clubhouse. Admission is $5 for the grandstand and $8 for the clubhouse. The gates open at 11 am and post time is 1 pm for the first race and the facility is open until 8 pm. There is a full restaurant and bars in the clubhouse plus there are snacks and beverages on both levels of the grandstand. For information call 293-5011. The photo was taken on Saturday, February 8, 2014, in Tucson, Ariz. Photo by A.E. Araiza/ Arizona Daily Star
- A.E. Araiza / Arizona Daily Star
Rodney Davis, who comes to the races two-three times a year, checks his sheets at he looks over the upcoming races while sitting in the clubhouse as horse racing returns for another season at the historic Rillito Race Track, 4502 N First Ave. This is the first weekend of this season and it continues for eight weeks with Quarter Horse and Thoroughbred racing until March 30. General parking is free and valet parking is $5. Children under 12 get in free in the grandstand and the clubhouse. Admission is $5 for the grandstand and $8 for the clubhouse. The gates open at 11 am and post time is 1 pm for the first race and the facility is open until 8 pm. There is a full restaurant and bars in the clubhouse plus there are snacks and beverages on both levels of the grandstand. For information call 293-5011. The photo was taken on Saturday, February 8, 2014, in Tucson, Ariz. Photo by A.E. Araiza/ Arizona Daily Star
- A.E. Araiza / Arizona Daily Star
Wisconsin resident Carolyn Dewey, who spends every weekend at the tracks during the season, stands along the fence as she watches the second race as horse racing returns for another season at the historic Rillito Race Track, 4502 N First Ave. This is the first weekend of this season and it continues for eight weeks with Quarter Horse and Thoroughbred racing until March 30. General parking is free and valet parking is $5. Children under 12 get in free in the grandstand and the clubhouse. Admission is $5 for the grandstand and $8 for the clubhouse. The gates open at 11 am and post time is 1 pm for the first race and the facility is open until 8 pm. There is a full restaurant and bars in the clubhouse plus there are snacks and beverages on both levels of the grandstand. For information call 293-5011. The photo was taken on Saturday, February 8, 2014, in Tucson, Ariz. Photo by A.E. Araiza/ Arizona Daily Star
- A.E. Araiza / Arizona Daily Star
Spectators still continue to arrive as the third race gets ready to start as horse racing returns for another season at the historic Rillito Race Track, 4502 N First Ave. This is the first weekend of this season and it continues for eight weeks with Quarter Horse and Thoroughbred racing until March 30. General parking is free and valet parking is $5. Children under 12 get in free in the grandstand and the clubhouse. Admission is $5 for the grandstand and $8 for the clubhouse. The gates open at 11 am and post time is 1 pm for the first race and the facility is open until 8 pm. There is a full restaurant and bars in the clubhouse plus there are snacks and beverages on both levels of the grandstand. For information call 293-5011. The photo was taken on Saturday, February 8, 2014, in Tucson, Ariz. Photo by A.E. Araiza/ Arizona Daily Star
- A.E. Araiza / Arizona Daily Star
Groomer Casi Blancett brings "Meet Me Midway" into the paddock area so he can get ready for the fourth race as horse racing returns for another season at the historic Rillito Race Track, 4502 N First Ave. The horse came in second place. This is the first weekend of this season and it continues for eight weeks with Quarter Horse and Thoroughbred racing until March 30. General parking is free and valet parking is $5. Children under 12 get in free in the grandstand and the clubhouse. Admission is $5 for the grandstand and $8 for the clubhouse. The gates open at 11 am and post time is 1 pm for the first race and the facility is open until 8 pm. There is a full restaurant and bars in the clubhouse plus there are snacks and beverages on both levels of the grandstand. For information call 293-5011. The photo was taken on Saturday, February 8, 2014, in Tucson, Ariz. Photo by A.E. Araiza/ Arizona Daily Star
- A.E. Araiza / Arizona Daily Star
"Soft Defense," left, crosses the finish line ahead of "Meet Me Midway," right, and "Okie Dokie Petey" in the fourth race as horse racing returns for another season at the historic Rillito Race Track, 4502 N First Ave. This is the first weekend of this season and it continues for eight weeks with Quarter Horse and Thoroughbred racing until March 30. General parking is free and valet parking is $5. Children under 12 get in free in the grandstand and the clubhouse. Admission is $5 for the grandstand and $8 for the clubhouse. The gates open at 11 am and post time is 1 pm for the first race and the facility is open until 8 pm. There is a full restaurant and bars in the clubhouse plus there are snacks and beverages on both levels of the grandstand. For information call 293-5011. The photo was taken on Saturday, February 8, 2014, in Tucson, Ariz. Photo by A.E. Araiza/ Arizona Daily Star
- A.E. Araiza / Arizona Daily Star
Between races, Ayadeck Galindo, 14, blows into the nose of "Indio" a horse used to pony the race horses around the track as horse racing returns for another season at the historic Rillito Race Track, 4502 N First Ave. This is the first weekend of this season and it continues for eight weeks with Quarter Horse and Thoroughbred racing until March 30. General parking is free and valet parking is $5. Children under 12 get in free in the grandstand and the clubhouse. Admission is $5 for the grandstand and $8 for the clubhouse. The gates open at 11 am and post time is 1 pm for the first race and the facility is open until 8 pm. There is a full restaurant and bars in the clubhouse plus there are snacks and beverages on both levels of the grandstand. For information call 293-5011. The photo was taken on Saturday, February 8, 2014, in Tucson, Ariz. Photo by A.E. Araiza/ Arizona Daily Star
- A.E. Araiza / Arizona Daily Star
Track trumpeter Denny Schreffler (SCHREFFLER) plays "Call to the Post" for the first race as horse racing returns for another season at the historic Rillito Race Track, 4502 N First Ave. This is the first weekend of this season and it continues for eight weeks with Quarter Horse and Thoroughbred racing until March 30. General parking is free and valet parking is $5. Children under 12 get in free in the grandstand and the clubhouse. Admission is $5 for the grandstand and $8 for the clubhouse. The gates open at 11 am and post time is 1 pm for the first race and the facility is open until 8 pm. There is a full restaurant and bars in the clubhouse plus there are snacks and beverages on both levels of the grandstand. For information call 293-5011. The photo was taken on Saturday, February 8, 2014, in Tucson, Ariz. Photo by A.E. Araiza/ Arizona Daily Star
- A.E. Araiza / Arizona Daily Star
Grandstand hostess Susan Day assists Vern Dixon with information about reserved seating in the section as horse racing returns for another season at the historic Rillito Race Track, 4502 N First Ave. This is the first weekend of this season and it continues for eight weeks with Quarter Horse and Thoroughbred racing until March 30. General parking is free and valet parking is $5. Children under 12 get in free in the grandstand and the clubhouse. Admission is $5 for the grandstand and $8 for the clubhouse. The gates open at 11 am and post time is 1 pm for the first race and the facility is open until 8 pm. There is a full restaurant and bars in the clubhouse plus there are snacks and beverages on both levels of the grandstand. For information call 293-5011. The photo was taken on Saturday, February 8, 2014, in Tucson, Ariz. Photo by A.E. Araiza/ Arizona Daily Star
- A.E. Araiza / Arizona Daily Star
David Molina and Fernanda Vecerra sit in the grandstand before the start of the fifth race as horse racing returns for another season at the historic Rillito Race Track, 4502 N First Ave. This is the first weekend of this season and it continues for eight weeks with Quarter Horse and Thoroughbred racing until March 30. General parking is free and valet parking is $5. Children under 12 get in free in the grandstand and the clubhouse. Admission is $5 for the grandstand and $8 for the clubhouse. The gates open at 11 am and post time is 1 pm for the first race and the facility is open until 8 pm. There is a full restaurant and bars in the clubhouse plus there are snacks and beverages on both levels of the grandstand. For information call 293-5011. The photo was taken on Saturday, February 8, 2014, in Tucson, Ariz. Photo by A.E. Araiza/ Arizona Daily Star
- A.E. Araiza / Arizona Daily Star
A crumpled, discarded racing ticket, one of the first of many, sits on the floor of the betting area after the first couple races as horse racing returns for another season at the historic Rillito Race Track, 4502 N First Ave. This is the first weekend of this season and it continues for eight weeks with Quarter Horse and Thoroughbred racing until March 30. General parking is free and valet parking is $5. Children under 12 get in free in the grandstand and the clubhouse. Admission is $5 for the grandstand and $8 for the clubhouse. The gates open at 11 am and post time is 1 pm for the first race and the facility is open until 8 pm. There is a full restaurant and bars in the clubhouse plus there are snacks and beverages on both levels of the grandstand. For information call 293-5011. The photo was taken on Saturday, February 8, 2014, in Tucson, Ariz. Photo by A.E. Araiza/ Arizona Daily Star
- A.E. Araiza / Arizona Daily Star
Spectators line up in the clubhouse overlooking the paddock as they watch horses walk around before the start of the first race as horse racing returns for another season at the historic Rillito Race Track, 4502 N First Ave. This is the first weekend of this season and it continues for eight weeks with Quarter Horse and Thoroughbred racing until March 30. General parking is free and valet parking is $5. Children under 12 get in free in the grandstand and the clubhouse. Admission is $5 for the grandstand and $8 for the clubhouse. The gates open at 11 am and post time is 1 pm for the first race and the facility is open until 8 pm. There is a full restaurant and bars in the clubhouse plus there are snacks and beverages on both levels of the grandstand. For information call 293-5011. The photo was taken on Saturday, February 8, 2014, in Tucson, Ariz. Photo by A.E. Araiza/ Arizona Daily Star
- A.E. Araiza / Arizona Daily Star
Before spectators arrive bartender Donna Warren scrubs away as she cleans tables and chairs in the grandstands as horse racing returns for another season at the historic Rillito Race Track, 4502 N First Ave. This is the first weekend of this season and it continues for eight weeks with Quarter Horse and Thoroughbred racing until March 30. General parking is free and valet parking is $5. Children under 12 get in free in the grandstand and the clubhouse. Admission is $5 for the grandstand and $8 for the clubhouse. The gates open at 11 am and post time is 1 pm for the first race and the facility is open until 8 pm. There is a full restaurant and bars in the clubhouse plus there are snacks and beverages on both levels of the grandstand. For information call 293-5011. The photo was taken on Saturday, February 8, 2014, in Tucson, Ariz. Photo by A.E. Araiza/ Arizona Daily Star
- A.E. Araiza / Arizona Daily Star
Spectators get ready to place their bets for the first race as horse racing returns for another season at the historic Rillito Race Track, 4502 N First Ave. This is the first weekend of this season and it continues for eight weeks with Quarter Horse and Thoroughbred racing until March 30. General parking is free and valet parking is $5. Children under 12 get in free in the grandstand and the clubhouse. Admission is $5 for the grandstand and $8 for the clubhouse. The gates open at 11 am and post time is 1 pm for the first race and the facility is open until 8 pm. There is a full restaurant and bars in the clubhouse plus there are snacks and beverages on both levels of the grandstand. For information call 293-5011. The photo was taken on Saturday, February 8, 2014, in Tucson, Ariz. Photo by A.E. Araiza/ Arizona Daily Star
- A.E. Araiza / Arizona Daily Star
Rodney Davis, who comes to the races two-three times a year, checks his sheets at he looks over the upcoming races while sitting in the clubhouse as horse racing returns for another season at the historic Rillito Race Track, 4502 N First Ave. This is the first weekend of this season and it continues for eight weeks with Quarter Horse and Thoroughbred racing until March 30. General parking is free and valet parking is $5. Children under 12 get in free in the grandstand and the clubhouse. Admission is $5 for the grandstand and $8 for the clubhouse. The gates open at 11 am and post time is 1 pm for the first race and the facility is open until 8 pm. There is a full restaurant and bars in the clubhouse plus there are snacks and beverages on both levels of the grandstand. For information call 293-5011. The photo was taken on Saturday, February 8, 2014, in Tucson, Ariz. Photo by A.E. Araiza/ Arizona Daily Star
- A.E. Araiza / Arizona Daily Star
Wisconsin resident Carolyn Dewey, who spends every weekend at the tracks during the season, stands along the fence as she watches the second race as horse racing returns for another season at the historic Rillito Race Track, 4502 N First Ave. This is the first weekend of this season and it continues for eight weeks with Quarter Horse and Thoroughbred racing until March 30. General parking is free and valet parking is $5. Children under 12 get in free in the grandstand and the clubhouse. Admission is $5 for the grandstand and $8 for the clubhouse. The gates open at 11 am and post time is 1 pm for the first race and the facility is open until 8 pm. There is a full restaurant and bars in the clubhouse plus there are snacks and beverages on both levels of the grandstand. For information call 293-5011. The photo was taken on Saturday, February 8, 2014, in Tucson, Ariz. Photo by A.E. Araiza/ Arizona Daily Star
- A.E. Araiza / Arizona Daily Star
Spectators still continue to arrive as the third race gets ready to start as horse racing returns for another season at the historic Rillito Race Track, 4502 N First Ave. This is the first weekend of this season and it continues for eight weeks with Quarter Horse and Thoroughbred racing until March 30. General parking is free and valet parking is $5. Children under 12 get in free in the grandstand and the clubhouse. Admission is $5 for the grandstand and $8 for the clubhouse. The gates open at 11 am and post time is 1 pm for the first race and the facility is open until 8 pm. There is a full restaurant and bars in the clubhouse plus there are snacks and beverages on both levels of the grandstand. For information call 293-5011. The photo was taken on Saturday, February 8, 2014, in Tucson, Ariz. Photo by A.E. Araiza/ Arizona Daily Star
- A.E. Araiza / Arizona Daily Star
Groomer Casi Blancett brings "Meet Me Midway" into the paddock area so he can get ready for the fourth race as horse racing returns for another season at the historic Rillito Race Track, 4502 N First Ave. The horse came in second place. This is the first weekend of this season and it continues for eight weeks with Quarter Horse and Thoroughbred racing until March 30. General parking is free and valet parking is $5. Children under 12 get in free in the grandstand and the clubhouse. Admission is $5 for the grandstand and $8 for the clubhouse. The gates open at 11 am and post time is 1 pm for the first race and the facility is open until 8 pm. There is a full restaurant and bars in the clubhouse plus there are snacks and beverages on both levels of the grandstand. For information call 293-5011. The photo was taken on Saturday, February 8, 2014, in Tucson, Ariz. Photo by A.E. Araiza/ Arizona Daily Star
- A.E. Araiza / Arizona Daily Star
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