No horse racing at Rillito in '25: County puts search for new operator on hold

Pima County announced in a news release Tuesday that it is putting a hold on its search for a new operator.

From 2014 through 2024, Rillito Racing, Inc. operated the track at 4502 N. First Ave. When its contract expired at the end of June, the county issued a request for proposals.

But problems in the bidding process caused county administrator Jan Lesher to halt the process and start over. The restart would not allow for racing in 2025. The pause gives the county time to evaluate the property's current condition and ensure it is safe for people and animals.Rillito Racetrack was built in 1943 and is known as the birthplace of modern quarter horse racing.“This property is a significant part of our local heritage,” said Vic Pereira, the County’s Parks & Recreation Director, in a news release.

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