2024 season

Ellis Park Racing & Gaming's summer season wrapped another record-breaking year, concluding with a 20% increase in all-sources handle. This year, a total of $72.7 million was wagered across the 25-day meet, surpassing last year's record by $12.2 million. "We are thrilled with the results of this year's meet, both in terms of record-breaking handle and the outstanding quality of racing," said Ellis Park general manager Matt Pressley. "We owe our success to the dedication of our staff, horsemen and women, horseplayers and our local community. Thanks to the continued...

The 89th edition of the Longacres Mile headlines a 21-race stakes schedule worth $1,150,000 for Emerald Downs at the 55-day meeting from May 4 to Sept. 15. The $150,000 Longacres Mile anchors a stakes quadruple-header Sunday, Aug. 11. Billed as Championship Sunday, it co-features the $50,000 Emerald Distaff for older fillies and mares, $50,000 Muckleshoot Derby for 3-year-olds, and $50,000 Washington Oaks for 3-year-old fillies. A total of 16 stakes are scheduled on Sundays with five set for Saturdays, including the $50,000 Seattle S. for 3-year-old fillies that kicks off...