John T. Glair, 83, of Elma, N.Y., died Jan. 20, 2026.
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.
Jan. 30 deadline approaches for USTA broadcast and promotions funding requests
Columbus, OH — The deadline for member racetracks, horsemen’s associations and industry organizations to apply for broadcast and promotions funding that will be made available in the Association’s 2026 budget is Friday,…
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.
Yonkers cancels Monday card, adjusts draw schedule
Due to the ongoing major winter storm, MGM Yonkers Raceway has canceled live racing for Monday night (Jan. 26).
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).
Hokkaido Jiel posts huge Prix d’Amérique upset
In a race marked by constant lead changes, outsider Hokkaido Jiel and driver Franck Nivard appeared in the final stages and captured the victory in Sunday’s (Jan. 25) Prix d’Amérique, worth €450,000.
Meadowlands and Winners Bayonne closed Sunday
Due to the winter storm the New Meadowlands Racetrack and Winners Bayonne will be closed Sunday, Jan. 25 and will reopen tomorrow, Monday, Jan. 26 at 1:00 p.m.
Bally’s Dover cancels Monday races
Due to extreme snow and ice accumulation, Bally’s Dover has canceled its Monday (Jan. 26) harness racing program.