Your Summer Starts at Ellis Park
Experience live Thoroughbred racing all season long from July 2 through August 23! Here’s how many days until the action begins:
Ellis Park brings the thrill of summer racing to life with heart‑pounding action on the track, simulcast wagering 365 days a year, 300 HHR machines, exciting promotions, convenient sports betting and fan‑favorite spots like The Pea Patch and Dade Park Grill.
Address:
3300 Highway 41 N
Henderson, Kentucky 42420
Saddle Up & Earn
You’re already on your way to earning amazing rewards—and we’ll be with you every step to help you make the most of your gameplay. Rewards can be redeemed at select Churchill Downs properties.
For every $10 wagered, you will receive 1 Tier Point and 1 Reward Point.
2026 Racing Calendar
Save the dates and get ready for a full season of fun and celebration!
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July 2 – July 5
Celebrate 4th of July Weekend with the 250th Anniversary of America and our Veteran Celebration!
Thursday, July 2: Live Racing
Friday, July 3: Live Racing
Saturday, July 4: The Dade Park Dash Stakes
Sunday, July 5: The Pea Patch Stakes -
July 10 – July 12
Celebrate Ladies Weekend, bring your besties and let the fun begin!
Friday, July 10: Live Racing
Saturday, July 11: Live Racing
Sunday, July 12: Live Racing -
July 17 – July 19
Celebrate Jockey’s Weekend, where the races are thrilling and the vibes are high!
Friday, July 17: Live Racing
Saturday, July 18: The Jeff Hall Memorial Stakes
Sunday, July 19: The Twin Bridges Stakes -
July 24 – July 26
Celebrate Family Weekend, bring everyone together for fun, laughter and lasting memories!
Friday, July 24: Live Racing
Saturday, July 25: Live Racing
Sunday, July 26:
– Live Racing
– Wiener/Corgi Qualifier -
July 31 – August 2
Celebrate Decades Weekend, relive the 70s, 80s and 90s all in one unforgettable weekend!
Friday, July 31: Live Racing
(70s Theme)Saturday, August 1:
(80s Theme) – KY Downs Mint Millions Stakes
– KY Downs Ladies Turf Stakes
– KY Downs Nashville Derby StakesSunday, August 2:
(90s Theme)
– The Pucker Up Stakes
– KY Downs Turf Cup Stakes
– KY Downs Turf Sprint Stakes
– KY Downs Ladies Turf Stakes -
August 7 – August 9
Celebrate College Weekend, where the energy is high and the memories last forever!
Friday, August 7: Live Racing
Saturday, August 8:
– The Ellis Park Derby presented by Hallway Feeds
– The Groupie Doll Stakes
– Ellis Park Juvenile presented by Claiborne Farm
– Ellis Park Debutante Stakes
– Audubon Oaks Stakes
– R. A. Cowboy Jones StakesSunday, August 9: Live Racing
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August 14 – August 16
Celebrate Community Weekend, come together, connect and enjoy the spirit of community!
Friday, August 14: Live Racing
Saturday, August 15: Live Racing
Sunday, August 16:
– Live Racing
– Wiener/Corgi Finals -
August 21 – August 23
Celebrate Bourbon, Beer & BBQ Weekend, where great drinks, good eats and good times come together!
Friday, August 21: Live Racing
Saturday, August 22: Live RacingSunday, August 23:
– The Ellis Park Turf Stakes
2026 Wiener/Corgi Races
The cutest competition of the season is back! Check out race details and sign up below.
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Sunday, July 26
Wiener/Corgi Qualifier
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Sunday, August 16
Wiener/Corgi Finals
The Evolution of Ellis Park
Ellis Park was built by the Green River Jockey Club in 1922. The race track was first named after the famous race starter A. B. Barrett Dade, a director and one of the organizers of the Green River Jockey Club. In 1925 James C. Ellis purchased the track.
Make Your Mark on Our 104th Race Season
Ellis Park racing brings over 120,000 fans to Henderson, KY each year. As a sponsor you will be part of a history-making season with opportunities to reach large, engaged audiences across the globe.
2026 Stakes Schedule
Take a look at the exciting lineup of stakes races for the 2026 season below.
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Saturday, July 4
The Dade Park Dash
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Sunday, July 5
The Pea Patch
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Saturday, July 18
The Jeff Hall Memorial
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Sunday, July 19
The Twin Bridges
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Saturday, August 1
KY Downs Mint Millions
KY Downs Ladies Turf
KY Downs Nashville Derby -
Suday, August 2
The Pucker Up Stakes
– KY Downs Turf Cup
– KY Downs Turf Sprint
– KY Downs Ladies Turf -
Saturday, August 8
The Ellis Park Derby presented by Hallway Feeds
The Groupie Doll
Ellis Park Juvenile presented by Claiborne Farm
Ellis Park Debutante
Audubon Oaks
R. A. Cowboy Jones -
Sunday, August 23
The Ellis Park Turf
Simulcast Wagering
Wager Minimums:
All Turf Pick 3: $3.00
Win, Place, Show: $2.00
Super Hi-5: $1.00
Trifecta, Pick 3, Pick 4, Pick 5: $0.50
Superfecta: $0.10
Daily Double, Exacta: $2.00 ($1.00 Box and Wheels)
Dade Park Pick 6: $0.20 (Jackpot)
Takeout Structure:
Win, Place, Show: 17.50%
All Turf Pick 3, Pick 5, Pick 6: 15.00%
All Other Wagers: 22.00%
All Turf Pick 3:
Event Code: ELS
The Kentucky Thoroughbred Development Fund is a unique program to benefit owners and their Kentucky-sired, Kentucky-foaled runners. Its aim is to upgrade the overall quality of racing in the Commonwealth of Kentucky.
