HENDERSON, KY. (WFIE) - Sunday was closing day of the Ellis Park 2025 summer meet, and as is customary on the final day, the track recognizes its annual meet champions.

Coming into the day, jockey Tyler Gaffalione had a 6-win lead over Jaime Torres, and that advantage held strong for Gaffalione, on Sunday, to take home the Ellis Park riding title, with a total of 28 wins. Torres had 22.

As for the trainers, the Steve Asmussen barn began the day with a five-win lead over the Brendan Walsh barn. The Asmussen barn was able to keep their advantage, to earn the Ellis training title, with 15 total victories!

Walsh’s barn and the Brad Cox barn, finished tied for second, with 10 wins apiece. Assistant trainer Marissa Short heads the Asmussen barn, at Ellis Park. We spoke with her and Gaffalione

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