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Ellis Park reopens to fans on Friday after opening-day water issue

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Ellis Park reopens to fans on Friday after opening-day water issue




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Ellis Park’s racing and gaming facility will operate as normal Friday following unexpected water issues that caused Thursday’s opening day racing program to be conducted without fans and the gaming facility to be closed.

First post for Friday’s live racing card is 12:50 p.m. EDT. The gaming facility reopened at 9 a.m. EDT.

Click here for Ellis Park entries and results.

“Thank you to our staff, the local Henderson community and racing fans for their patience as we dealt with an unexpected water issue caused by storms Wednesday evening,” Ellis Park general manager Matt Pressley said. “We’re looking forward to seeing everyone out at the track today.”

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