John T. Glair, 83, of Elma, N.Y., died Jan. 20, 2026.
Author: from Lombardo Funeral Home
Shenandoah Downs spring meet racing applications available beginning Feb. 2
Shenandoah Downs will usher in its 11th year of pari-mutuel harness racing April 11 and continue a seven-week spring meet through May 24, with programs every Saturday and Sunday at 1:05 p.m.
Marty Russell McKenzie, 80, dies
Marty McKenzie, who was Pinehurst, N.C.’s biggest booster and one of the village’s most famous native sons, passed away peacefully at his home on Jan. 17, 2026.
Big crowds at Vincennes, but betting slides
Prix d’Amerique Day at Vincennes delivered the festive atmosphere organizers had hoped for, but the ongoing decline in France’s horse‑racing betting market overshadowed the celebration.
Mr. Popularity: Take All Comers a favorite of all who know him
Take All Comers might not always be a favorite on the tote board, but around trainer Jim Campbell’s stable and on the racetrack with his drivers, he certainly enjoys that status.
Miami Valley cancels Sunday and Monday cards
Due to the impending winter storm, Sunday’s (Jan. 25) live racing at Miami Valley Raceway will be canceled.
Yonkers amends draw schedule due to impending storm
Due to the forecasted bad weather expected to hit the area, MGM Yonkers Raceway will not conduct the draw for Friday (Jan. 30) on Monday (Jan. 26). Instead, there will be a double draw for Friday and Monday (Feb. 2) on Tuesday (Jan. 27) with the box closing at the usual time of 3 p.m.
Post time change at Batavia Downs
The management of Batavia Downs announced Friday (Jan. 23) that post time for the remaining four days of live racing at the current winter meet will be pushed back from 3 p.m. to 1 p.m.
Big M to get early start Saturday, cancels Sunday
Due to the impending snowstorm expected to hit the New York metropolitan and surrounding areas, there will be some changes to the schedule at The Meadowlands for Saturday (Jan. 24) and Sunday (Jan. 25).
Pandy’s Meadowland picks for Saturday, Jan. 24
Handicapper Bob Pandolfo offers his selections for the full card at the Meadowlands on Saturday (Jan. 24).