Churchill Downs is moving the remainder of its current horse racing meet to Ellis Park in Henderson, the track announced Friday.
Live racing will continue Saturday and Sunday at Churchill. Track operations will be suspended on June 7 and resume June 10 at Ellis Park, according to the track.
The news comes in the wake of 12 equine fatalities suffered during the Louisville racetrack’s spring meet, as well as a veterinary summit and track testing by the Horseracing Integrity and Safety Authority.
Ellis Park Race Track, 3300 US Hwy 41 N, Henderson, KY 42420
Live racing will continue Saturday and Sunday at Churchill. Track operations will be suspended on June 7 and resume June 10 at Ellis Park, according to the track.
The news comes in the wake of 12 equine fatalities suffered during the Louisville racetrack’s spring meet, as well as a veterinary summit and track testing by the Horseracing Integrity and Safety Authority.
Ellis Park Race Track, 3300 US Hwy 41 N, Henderson, KY 42420
