John T. Glair, 83, of Elma, N.Y., died Jan. 20, 2026.
Category: Announcements
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.
Illinois Awards Banquet to be held Feb. 28
The 2025 top performers in Illinois racing will be recognized on Feb, 28 at the Illinois Standardbred Banquet. The banquet will be held at Poe’s Catering in Springfield. Tickets must be purchased in advance by Feb. 15 and can be ordered by contacting Tina Schrock at 217-416-0006 (only 300 tickets will be sold).
Pandy Picks 4 On Top, 12 Listed, with two more Longshot Winners at The Meadowlands
USTA handicapper Bob Pandolfo followed up his eight top winner Friday (Jan. 24) night with four top winners at the Meadowlands on Saturday (Jan. 25).
Members reminded to vote on rule change proposals; Feb. 1 deadline approaches
As the 2025–2026 USTA membership meetings wrap up this weekend, all current U.S.Trotting Association members are encouraged to make their voices heard by voting on the 2026 rule change proposals. Online voting is open through each member’s secure USTA account, with the deadline of Feb. 1, 2026, to vote.
Northwood Bloodstock to expand service
Bob Boni’s Northwood Bloodstock is expanding its service entering 2026.
Cattlewash breeding to benefit HHYF
Thanks to the generosity of the Cattlewash Syndicate and William Donovan, the Harness Horse Youth Foundation has been given a scarce commodity – a 2026 breeding to Cattlewash whose book is full and closed.
Loubet $10,000 booking bonus returns; Jan. 31 Open House
A popular booking bonus program will once again be available to all those booking and breeding to Indiana stallion Loubet.
Gary Del Cameron II, 62, dies
Gary Del Cameron II, 62, of Felton, Del., who was a third-generation horse trainer from the prolific Cameron Family, died Dec. 30, 2025.