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Ellis Park Pushes Back Friday Post Times

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Ellis Park Pushes Back Friday Post Times

Ellis Park has pushed back the Friday post time to 3 pm CT on Fridays. The Friday card consists of eight races, with five of them held on the turf course. Charity Day on August 20 will benefit the Thoroughbred Aftercare Alliance, Boys & Girls Club of Henderson, Susan G. Komen and Healing Reins of. Henderson. Wiener Dog Championship Race will be held August 27. The official 2022 RUNHAPPY Summer at Ellis Park t-shirt will also be on sale for $18. It will have a 10% discount on all tshirts. Dachshund Prince will represent the Ellis park colors during the Final Race.

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