Denna Renet (McLeod) Sattelberg, 65, of Byron, passed away at home on January 21, surrounded by family and friends, following a brief and unexpected diagnosis of pancreatic cancer.
Category: Announcements
Bulldog Hanover & Cattlewash breedings featured in New Vocations Stallion Auction Feb. 3–5
Lexington, KY – Breedings to Bulldog Hanover, Cattlewash, and Muscle Hill will be offered as “No Guarantee” in New Vocations’ 28th annual stallion auction, held via OnGait.com from February 3–5. All other…
Maine 2 & 3 YO Sire Stakes payments due Feb. 15
Maine Sire Stakes continuation forms for both 2- and 3-year-olds are due by Feb. 15.
New York Commission seeks racing inspector
The New York State Gaming Commission seeks candidates for the position of racing inspector at Buffalo Raceway and/or Batavia Downs.
Family Valentine’s Day Craft Event
Bring the kids to the Harness Racing Museum & Hall of Fame, located at 240 Main Street, Goshen, NY on Saturday, Feb. 7 from 10 – 11:30 a.m. for a fun-filled Valentine’s Day celebration.
Robert Colasanti, 80, dies
Robert J. Colasanti, 80, of Farmingdale passed away on Monday, Jan. 26, 2026, at home.
USHWA Delaware Valley stallion auction
From Wednesday (Jan. 28) through Friday (Jan. 30), four breedings will be sold on onGait.com to benefit the Delaware Valley Chapter of the United States Harness Writers Association (USHWA).
John Glair, 83, dies
John T. Glair, 83, of Elma, N.Y., died Jan. 20, 2026.
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).