Henderson

Two bodies were found at in the stable area at Ellis Park in Henderson Kentucky Tuesday morning, according to the Henderson County Sherriff's Office. "On August 27th, at approximately 12:35 a.m., deputies were dispatched to Ellis Park Racing & Gaming, in reference to an unconscious subject in the back(stretch) area," read a press release from the sheriff's office. "Deaconess Ambulance Service, Basket Fire Department, and Spottsville Fire Department were also dispatched to Ellis Park. Upon arrival, a male subject was found deceased in his apartment on the backside of Ellis...

A day after an 'unexpected water issue' caused by Wednesday evening storms forced the closure to the public of Ellis Park in Henderson, Kentucky, track officials announced Friday morning that it would be business as usual for the afternoon's live program. "Thank you to our staff, the local Henderson community and racing fans for their patience," said Ellis Park General Manager Matt Pressley. "We're looking forward to seeing everyone out at the track [Friday]." Strong storms passed through the region Wednesday night, causing a power outage to the grandstand that...

Ellis Park has postponed its nine-race Friday card to Monday, due to an excessive heat warning in the Henderson, Kentucky area. The entirety of Friday's card will shift to Monday and will not be re-drawn. First post will be 11:45 a.m. The final three days of the Ellis Park meet will now be held Saturday to Monday. At this time there are no changes to Saturday or Sunday's cards and first posts each day are scheduled at 11:45 a.m.

Churchill Downs Incorporated announced that it has signed a definitive agreement to acquire Ellis Park Racing & Gaming in Henderson, Kentucky, from Enchantment Holdings, LLC, an affiliate of Laguna Development Corporation, for total consideration of $79 million in cash, subject to certain working capital and other purchase price adjustments. CDI will also assume Ellis Park's opportunity to construct a track extension facility in Owensboro, Kentucky. "This is an exciting announcement for the horse racing industry, the cities of Henderson and Owensboro, and the entire Commonwealth of Kentucky," said Kentucky Governor...

Ellis Park Racing & Gaming has increased track and racing protocols/testing requirements, effective immediately. All jockeys and valets must have a negative COVID-19 test result taken prior to being admitted to Ellis Park. Once a negative test is reported, they will not need additional testing unless they leave the local area, Kentucky or ride/race at another racetrack. All backside entrants, including jockeys who do leave the local area or the state of Kentucky after their initial test, will be required to provide a negative COVID-19 test result taken within 48...