Ellis moves July 2 card to July 6 due to extreme heat

Ellis Park will not race this Thursday due to extreme heat, the track announced Tuesday morning, and will shift the drawn card in its entirety to Monday, July 6.

With a “heat dome” covering much of Kentucky this week, the National Weather Service has issued an extreme heat warning for Henderson, Ky., with heat index values of up to 109 degrees.

The shift of Thursday’s card to Monday makes Friday the opening day for the Ellis summer meet. There are currently no changes to the planned Friday through Sunday cards, with daily first posts of 11:50 a.m. Central.

Officials will continue to monitor the forecast and make any necessary adjustments.

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