Ellis Park

Thoroughbred racing at Churchill Downs

Churchill Downs Suspends Racing Operations

Churchill Downs announced on Friday, June 2 that it will suspend racing operations at the Thoroughbred racetrack in Louisville, Kentucky, beginning on Wednesday, June 7 through the remainder of the Sp...

Dramatic Weekend For Two-Year-Old Filly

August 23, 2021

A two-year-old filly spotted running down a Kentucky highway on Saturday was fortunate to escape the Ellis Park barn fire the following morning.

Horses Rescued From Ellis Park Barn Fire

August 22, 2021

An early morning barn fire at Ellis Park has caused the cancellation of Sunday's training and racing card at the Kentucky racecourse.

A Beacon In The Dark

January 12, 2020

“I can't tell you how much it meant to have him (Ellis Park) in the barn. When everything else seemed to be going wrong he could be counted on, and I can tell you he is as good today as he has ever be...

Ellis Park Pounces In Preferred

With a backside brush to the front Ellis Park put away race-favourite Easy Lover Hanover and held on as he rallied late in the stretch, taking the $34,000 Preferred Pace on Saturday, June 30 at Woodbi...

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Ellis Park Posts Preferred Win

Second-betting choice Ellis Park took the lead early and continued to control to the finish, wiring the field in the $34,000 Preferred Pace Saturday, May 26 at Woodbine Mohawk Park.

Ellis Park Prevails In Preferred

October 29, 2017

A pocket ride and just enough room in the stretch was the winning formula for Ellis Park in the $34,000 Preferred Pace on Saturday (October 28) at Woodbine Racetrack.

Ellis Park Parks In Mohawk Victory

August 12, 2017

Parking the mile, Ellis Park gradually advanced to apply pressure to pacesetter P L Idaho before taking the lead into the stretch and kicking away to a length victory as the 6-5 favourite in the $27,0...

EquiLottery / Ellis Park Agreement

EquiLottery and Ellis Park have entered into a broadcast rights agreement that will allow races from the Henderson, Kentucky racetrack to be utilized in conjunction with EquiLottery’s lottery game bas...

Ellis Park Triumphs In Mohawk Preferred

October 08, 2016

Ellis Park and driver Randy Waples swept to the lead at the mid-mile mark and never looked back in winning the Saturday night (October 8) featured $34,000 Preferred Pace at Mohawk Racetrack.

War N Munn Wins Youthful Final

War N Munn rallied home off cover to defeat a trio of North America Cup eligible colts in the $39,800 final of the Youthful Series featured on an eventful Saturday night (April 9) at Mohawk Racetrack.

Bee A Magician Wins Maple Leaf Trot; Pinkman Takes Trotting Classic

September 19, 2015

Bee A Magician joined elite company during Saturday's stakes card at Mohawk Racetrack as she became the first mare to win the $680,000 Maple Leaf Trot since the great Peaceful Way accomplished the fea...

Voelz Hanover In Milton Stakes Shocker

September 20, 2014

Overlooked at odds of 33-1, millionaire pacing mare Voelz Hanover summoned her back-class to pull off the upset victory in the 52nd edition of the $286,000 Milton Stakes featured on the Saturday stake...