Ellis Park Derby

The Ellis Park Derby is an American Thoroughbred horse race held annually in December at Ellis Park Race Course in Henderson, Kentucky. In 2020, it became a qualifying race for the Kentucky Derby with the winner receiving 50 points on the Road to the Kentucky Derby.[1][2][3]

Ellis Park Derby
LocationEllis Park Race Course
Henderson, Kentucky, United States
Race typeThoroughbred - Flat racing
Race information
Distance1 and 1/8 Miles
SurfaceDirt
Trackleft-handed
QualificationThree Year Olds
Purse$200,000

Winners
  • 2020 - Art Collector[4]
  • 2019 - Gray Magician[5]
  • 2018 - Believe in Royalty[6]

References
  1. "Maker has two top contenders for Prairie Bayou Stakes". Retrieved 9 January 2020.
  2. "Ellis Park 'Thrilled' To Be Hosting 50-Point Kentucky Derby Prep Race". Retrieved 9 January 2020.
  3. "Art Collector cruises in historic Ellis Park Derby, now eyes Kentucky Derby". Retrieved 9 January 2020.
  4. "Art Collector". Retrieved 9 January 2020.
  5. "Gray Magician". Retrieved 9 January 2020.
  6. "Believe in Royalty". Retrieved 9 January 2020.
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