The New York State Gaming Commission seeks candidates for the position of racing inspector at Buffalo Raceway and/or Batavia Downs.
Category: Announcements
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).
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.