Ellis Park Water Tower to be Removed Over Safety Issues
The historic water tower at Ellis Park, a fixture of the landscape at the Henderson, Ky., track, is coming down.
Letter To The Editor: Ercel Ellis and The Decision That Altered My Life
For me personally, what a weird coincidence that earlier this week, TDN published a wonderful essay by its columnist Chris McGrath, who spent time with three of the industry's “elder statesman,” among them Ercel Ellis. For it was Ellis who,…
Calo Named New Track Announcer at Ellis Park
Tony Calo has been named the new track announcer at Ellis Park. Calo, a veteran in the horse racing industry, will continue to serve as the announcer at Turfway Park along with being a handicapping analyst at Churchill Downs.
Tony Calo Named New Track Announcer at Ellis
Tony Calo has been named the new track announcer at Ellis Park Racing & Gaming, Churchill Downs Incorporated announced Monday. The North California native, who replaces the departing Scott Shapiro, will continue to serve as the announcer at Turfway Park…
Rockemperor, Cellist Cut Back for River City
In one of the last graded turf events of the year in Kentucky, the $300,000 River City Stakes (G3T) at Churchill Downs, Rockemperor and Cellist have a chance to end the autumn season on a high note before winter racing…
Corrales, Cox, Godolphin Are Biggest Ellis Park Winners
More than $60.4 million was wagered at the meet, $11 million more than 2022. Along with the sizable handle increase, the connections who raced at Ellis Park were rewarded with more than $14.1 million in prize money, up 48% from…
Tumbarumba Bests Rivals in Ellis Park Derby
Amerman Racing's Tumbarumba thundered down the center of Ellis Park and scored his first stakes victory in the Aug. 13 $250,000 Ellis Park Derby.
Thoroughbred Aftercare Day Set for Aug. 13 at Ellis
Six of North America's prominent Thoroughbred aftercare organizations will be featured on-site Aug. 13 as part of Thoroughbred Aftercare Day at Ellis Park.