Note: Video above was broadcast before the announcement of Ellis Park’s closure. HENDERSON, Ky. (WEHT) – Officials have announced Ellis Park will be closed to the public until further notice.

Kentucky HBPA College Day Presented by Ellis Park returns to the Tri-State racetrack on Sunday, July 28, with 27 full-time students winning a prize.

Ald. Monique Scott (24th) used to be a supervisor at Ellis Park and helped to open the field house in 2016, she said. She also helped to start the annual Glitz Gala.

A park water tank was able to fill up enough to keep racing and backside operations proceeding as normal, but "not to the level to open the grandstand for patrons." First post for Friday’s live ...

Tyler Gaffalione is named on seven mounts on Ellis Park’s opening day program on July 3, marking his return to the races from a broken left ankle sustained in a post parade incident at ...