From the Churchill Downs Media Team / Kevin Kerstein:

EXCELSSIVE HEAT CANCELS SUNDAY AND MONDAY RACING AT ELLIS PARK

 Sunday’s Card Moved to Friday; Additional Race Day Added Friday, Aug. 8

HENDERSON, Ky. (Saturday, July 26, 2025) – Due to forecasted extreme heat, Ellis Park has canceled live racing Sunday and Monday. Sunday’s full card has been rescheduled for this Friday, Aug. 1, while Monday’s races will be offered back as extras and an additional day of racing will be added Friday, Aug. 8.

The National Weather Service has issued a Heat Advisory for Henderson, Ky., through mid-day Monday, followed by an Excessive Heat Watch from Monday afternoon into Tuesday. Sunday and Monday’s heat index values are scheduled to top out between 106-108 degrees.

For any additional information about the adjusted schedule, follow Ellis Park Racing on all social media channels or visit www.ellisparkowensborogaming.com.

ABOUT ELLIS PARK RACING & GAMING

Ellis Park, Racking and Gaming (“Ellis Park”) located north of the Ohio River and just south of Evansville, Indiana, has been the home of summer Thoroughbred racing in Kentucky for more than 100 years. Ellis Park also features a gaming entertainment venue with approximately 300 historical racing machines. www.ellisparkowensborogaming.com