Horsemen Information
Ellis Park extends its sincere appreciation to all horsemen for your continued participation and dedication to the sport of Thoroughbred racing. Your passion and commitment play a vital role in carrying forward a proud and time-honored tradition.
We are honored to welcome you each season and invite you to make your own mark here at Ellis Park—where every race contributes to a growing legacy. For details on racing conditions, schedules and opportunities this season, all information is available on this page to help you plan your success.
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
Three Year Olds
Five And One Half Furlongs (Turf)
Purse: $175,000 -
Sunday, July 5
THE PEA PATCH
Fillies Three Year Olds
Five And One Half Furlongs (Turf)
Purse: $175,000 -
Saturday, July 18
THE JEFF HALL MEMORIAL (Listed)
Three Year Olds and Upward
Six And One Half Furlongs
Purse: $175,000 -
Sunday, July 19
THE TWIN BRIDGES
Fillies And Mares Three Year Olds and Upward
Six Furlongs
Purse: $175,000 -
Saturday, August 1
THE RIVERSIDE RUSH
Two Year Olds
Five And One Half Furlongs (Turf)
Purse: $200,000THE HUMMINGBIRD (Listed)
Fillies And Mares Three Year Olds and Upward
Five And One Half Furlongs (Turf)
Purse: $250,000 -
Sunday, August 2
THE SUNKISSED (Listed)
presented by Sterling Industrial
Fillies And Mares Three Year Olds and Upward
One Mile (Turf)
Purse: $250,000THE TRI-STATE TURF SPRINT (Listed)
Three Year Olds and Upward
Five And One Half Furlongs (Turf)
Purse: $250,000THE GREEN RIVER ISLAND (Listed)
presented by Sterling Industrial
Three Year Olds and Upward
One Mile And One Sixteenth (Turf)
Purse: $300,000THE WATER TOWER
presented by Sterling Industrial
Three Year Olds
One Mile And One Eighth (Turf)
Purse: $250,000THE PUCKER UP (Listed)
Fillies Three Year Olds
One Mile And One Eighth (Turf)
Purse: $250,000 -
Sunday, August 9
THE ELLIS PARK DERBY (Listed)
presented by Hallway Feeds
Three Year Olds
One Mile
Purse: $400,000THE R.A. “COWBOY” JONES
Three Year Olds and Upward
One Mile
Purse: $200,000THE GROUPIE DOLL (Listed)
Fillies And Mares Three Year Olds and Upward
One Mile
Purse: $200,000THE ELLIS PARK JUVENILE
presented by Claiborne Farms
Two Year Olds
Seven Furlongs
Purse: $250,000THE ELLIS PARK DEBUTANTE
Fillies Two Year Olds
Seven Furlongs
Purse: $250,000THE AUDUBON OAKS
Fillies Three Year Olds
Seven Furlongs
Purse: $200,000 -
Sunday, August 23
THE ELLIS PARK TURF
Fillies And Mares Three Year Olds and Upward
One Mile And One Sixteenth (Turf)
Purse: $175,000
Horsemen’s Bookkeeper
Contact Information:
Call or Text: 502-965-8281
Email: [email protected]
*Must include account name
Hours: Race Days, 10AM – Last Race
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WIRING INSTRUCTIONS
Account Name: ELLIS ENTERTAINMENT, LLC HORSEMEN ACCOUNT
Address: 3300 US Hwy 41 N, Henderson, KY 42420
Bank Name: US Bank
Routing Number: 042000013
Account Number: 130130801348 -
WHAT ELLIS PARK ACCECPTS
- Cashier’s Check
- Wire Transfer
- Checks from US racetracks
- Personal check with five-day fund availability
Ellis Park DOES NOT accept CASH.
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AVAILABILITY OF FUNDS
Due to additional bank fraud protection services, checks issued by the bookkeeper may not be immediately available to exchange for cash at a bank teller window. If planning to cash these checks at a bank teller window within 24 hours of disbursement, you must notify the bookkeeper when requesting the check. The bookkeeping office will work in good faith to expedite the funds for immediate cashing when requested by the customer.
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INCOMPASS CHECK REQUESTS
Checks can be requested online through InCompass. For access to that account, contact the bookkeeper for your account and pin numbers.
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LIVE RACING CHECK REQUESTS
Purse funds are available two business days after the race (a business day is considered a live race day). Funds may be requested in person, by phone or email. Check requests for same day pick up must be made before 1PM Any check requests made after 1:00PM will be available on the next business day.
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POST LIVE MEET DISBURSEMENTS – TRANSFERS
Owners may elect to have funds transferred to another track. In this instance, Owners should notify the bookkeeper of the desired transfer location prior to the last day of the meet. Due to the volume of requests, it may take two to three business days to complete the transfer.
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POST LIVE MEET DISBURSEMENTS – REMAINING FUND BALANCES
If, after the summer race meeting funds remain on account, the bookkeeping office will send remaining funds via check to the address on file unless the required information above has not been received.
**IF A HORSE RUNS IN THE NAME OF A PARTNERSHIP THE CHECK WILL BE CUT WITH ALL NAMES ON THE PARTNERSHIP ACCOUNT. THE BOOKKEEPERS DO NOT PAY OUT PERCENTAGES TO DIFFERENT PARTNERS, IT IS THE RESPONSIBILITY OF THE PARTNERSHIP TO DISBURSE THE MONIES ACCORDINGLY.
A W-9 Form must be on file before a check can be issued.
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.