Important Racing Update!
Friday, August 14 > Monday, August 17 Post Time is 11:50AM
Saturday, August 15 & Sunday, August 16 NEW Post Time is 10AM
Wiener/Corgi Finals has been rescheduled from Sunday, August 16 > Sunday, August 23 at 4PM!
Your Summer Starts at Ellis Park
Experience live Thoroughbred racing all season long now through August 23!
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
The finish line is in sight, join us for the final weekends of racing excitement:
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August 15 – August 17
Celebrate Community Weekend, come together, connect and enjoy the spirit of community!
Saturday, August 15:
– Live RacingSunday, August 16:
– Live RacingMonday, August 17:
– Live Racing
(Reschedule from Friday, August 14) -
August 21 – August 23
Celebrate Bourbon, Beer & BBQ Weekend, where great drinks, good eats and good times come together!
Friday, August 21:
– Live RacingSaturday, August 22:
– Live RacingSunday, August 23:
– The Ellis Park Turf Stakesword
– Wiener/Corgi Finals (4PM)
(Reschedule from Sunday, August 16)
Sing The National Anthem At A Race
We’re looking for talented individuals and groups to perform the National Anthem at our race events. This is a great opportunity to showcase your talent in front of a live audience and be part of the race day experience!
2026 Stakes Schedule
Take a look at the exciting lineup of stakes races for the 2026 season below.
The stakes are high, the countdown is on:
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Sunday, August 23
THE ELLIS PARK TURF
Fillies And Mares Three Year Olds and Upward
One Mile And One Sixteenth (Turf)
Purse: $175,000
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.
Sundays = Dollar Days
There’s nothing like a Sunday at the track.. the thunder of hooves, the roar of the crowd and now… $1 favorites all day long.
Treat yourself without missing a moment of the action:
– Classic Hot Dogs
– Ice Cold Beer
– Fresh Popcorn
– Ice Cream Treats (cups or sandwiches)
Just $1 each every Sunday during race season, because great racing deserves great deals.
O.G. Cappers is where hustle, style and good times come together. Inspired by the thrill of competition, the excitement of winning, and the bonds built with friends, their apparel is designed to make a statement and stand apart from the crowd.
Rooted in Racing History
The story of Ellis Park begins in 1922, when the Green River Jockey Club set out to build something special in Western Kentucky. The track was originally named after A. B. “Barrett” Dade—a legendary race starter and one of the club’s founding visionaries. Just a few years later, in 1925, entrepreneur James C. Ellis purchased the track, ushering in a new era.
What started as a bold idea quickly became a lasting legacy that continues to race forward today!
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.
