Ellis Park posts higher summer handle; Arrieta, Walsh win titles

Ellis Park concluded its 2026 summer season Sunday with another record-setting performance as all-sources handle reached more than $80.6 million, a 4.7% increase from last year's previous record of $77 million. Along with the record handle, Ellis Park awarded more than $19.1 million in purses during the 25-day season while averaging 8.34 starters per race. Purse money includes contributions from…