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Ellis Park Handle Soars in Opening Days

Ellis Park Handle Soars in Opening Days

Handle jumped more than 50% in the first three days of the Ellis Park meet, which started a week late due to a disagreement over revenue sharing.

 Monday, July 14, 2008
Ellis Park Owner Vows to Battle On

Ellis Park Owner Vows to Battle On

Ron Geary said he is facing a myriad of economic pressures in making Ellis Park a viable operation, but the owner of the Henderson, Ky., racetrack vows to fight the challenges with every resource before he considers closing the facility.

 Tuesday, March 11, 2008

Macho Uno, D'wildcat Sire First Stakes Winners

Champion Macho Uno and grade I winner D'wildcat sired their first stakes winners June 30.

 Tuesday, July 03, 2007

On-Track Wagering Up; Off-Track Down at Ellis Park

Ellis Park posted gains in average daily on-track wagering and attendance for its 36-day meet that ended Sept. 4, its first effort since a tornado damaged the Henderson, Ky., complex last November.

 Tuesday, September 05, 2006

Marablue Farm in Florida Sold

Eddie Martin Jr., principal owner of Martin Stables South, has reached an agreement to purchase 180-acre Marablue Farm near Reddick, Fla., from A. Douglas Henderson.

 Thursday, April 14, 2005

Heat Lamp Likely Source of Fatal Barn Fire in Kentucky

A fire last Friday that resulted in the deaths of 22 horses at the Cross International training center in Henderson, Ky. was apparently caused by sparking from a heat bulb or heat lamp.

 Tuesday, December 16, 2003

Pensioned Florida Stallion Proud Birdie Dead

Pensioned Florida stallion Proud Birdie, who won the 1977 Marlboro Cup Handicap (gr. I) and sired 33 stakes winners, was euthanized May 2

 Tuesday, May 06, 2003