Ellis Park, located in Henderson, Ky., has canceled racing and training today after the track's receiving barn was destroyed by fire early Sunday morning. According to Ellis Park General Manager Jeff Inman, no humans appeared to be in the barn at the time of the fire. Initial indications are that all the horses – believed to be seven – were rescued.
Receiving barn fire at Ellis Park this morning. According to trainer Ron Moquett, whose barn foreman took video. all horses were removed safely. Training and racing cancelled today, per Moquett. pic.twitter.com/4uyUUsXnQO
— Ray Paulick (@raypaulick) August 22, 2021
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