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Two bodies found in Ellis Park; no suspicion of foul play


Two bodies found in Ellis Park; no suspicion of foul play

The Henderson County Sheriff’s Office in Kentucky said no foul play was suspected after the bodies of two people were found on the night of August 27. Ellis Park. In a noon news release following a brief morning announcement, Sheriff Chip Stauffer’s office said his deputies and emergency responders arrived in Ellis Park shortly after […]

Tony Calo does what he loves: as the new race track announcer at Ellis Park


Tony Calo does what he loves: as the new race track announcer at Ellis Park

EVANSVILLE, Ind. (WFIE) – If you were at Ellis Park this year or watched the races via simulcast, you may have noticed a different voice commentating on the races. Tony Calo is the new track announcer at Pea Patch. “I would listen to the announcers, Todd Creed and John Gibson, and then I would go […]

Justin Kurzel on “Ellis Park” and “The Order”


Justin Kurzel on “Ellis Park” and “The Order”

Immediately after landing in New York, where he is currently in the middle of production of the Netflix series “Black Rabbit,” director Justin Kurzel presented his new documentary “Ellis Park” at the Melbourne International Film Festival. Ellis Park follows the eventful life of composer Warren Ellis and the wildlife sanctuary he co-founded on the Indonesian […]

Dachshunds and Corgis will run for glory at Ellis Park on Saturday


Dachshunds and Corgis will run for glory at Ellis Park on Saturday

HENDERSON, KY. (WFIE) – Saturday afternoon was a “damn” good day at Ellis Park. Yes, a wonderful play on words for the day’s Corgi and Dachshund championship races! The qualifying heats were held in July, so these were the best of the best: all the winners competing to see who was ultimately the fastest dog […]

Saudi Crown victory leads to Ellis Park Stakes


Saudi Crown victory leads to Ellis Park Stakes

FMQ Racing’s talented Saudi krone returned to the winner’s circle after a four-month recovery period when he won from start to finish in the $150,000 RA “Cowboy” Jones Stakes. Ellis Park 11.August. The talented Saudi Crown, trained by Brad Cox and ridden by Florent Geroux, completed a mile in 1:36.57, 1 3/4 lengths ahead of […]