Ellis Park Racing News

'We have families who have lost everything,' he says of flooding

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Amid career year, Ortiz thinking of his Eastern Ky. in-laws

HENDERSON, Ky. (Thursday, Aug. 11, 2022) — John Ortiz is having a career year, his more than $3.5 million in purse earnings ranking No. 20 in America. His eight victories (out of 29 starts) matches Hall of Famer Steve Asmussen for the most this…

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Celebrating 100 Years

Kentucky’s summer home for racing will celebrate 100 years in 2022. The 23-day meet will begin July 8 and conclude August 28, with live racing conducted Friday through Sunday.…

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