Ellis Park reopening

Ellis Park reopening

Coronavirus cases rise, kentucky is moving forward with re- openings kentucky horse parks and state park camp- grounds are now open.

Also getting the go-ahead--- libraries and museums. kentucky race tracks now back open tonight too.

44-news reporter marisa patwa is in henderson tonight-- with how ellis park is preparing to welcome back visitors-- the neighs of race horses disappearing from the stables of ellis park back in march.

Now returning as the gaming center reopens at 33 percent capacity christmas day here at ellis park??i like a little kid in the candy store.

You know this is what i do.

I thrilled that we finally have horses coming in the back?

But things are different guests getting their temperatures taken, social distancing enforced, hand sanitizer everywhere and employees required to wear masks.?all employees that are here today and will be here throughout the week have been covid tested and have received a negative prognosis from a certified health professional?

For now the gaming floor is back open start later in the summer.

It been a long drag with this covid 19 nobody knows where youe going to be the next day it an everyday changing thing and wee been waiting on the governor to hear our protocols on opening the back side?

But in a twist scheduling changes in ellis park qualifying for the kentucky derby for the first time ever.?wee thrilled