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Glen Gallivan aka G L E N N E R S is well known among
the email racing enthusiasts. Since 1997 he has worked
for Beyer Associates, where he compiles speed figures
for the Daily Racing Form for a number of tracks
throughout North America. Cashing winning tickets,
since the age of 13, he has covered major horse races
for the WPRO radio station in Ocala, and as the former
assistant editor for Florida's WIRE to WIRE and
a correspondent for FLORIDA HORSE magazine.
Glen Gallivan, known to us as Glenners, fought a lifelong battle with muscular dystrophy. He had also been on a ventilator since a bad bout with pneumonia in 2001. He passed away unexpected at the age of 30, likely from complications caused by his respiratory problems.
"He had 30 wonderful years, many more than anyone thought," said Glenners' mother, Patti Hackett. "He knew that life was before him now, and he had fun with it."
He had been a friend of Washington Post columnist and speed figure guru Andy Beyer since a chance meeting at the Kentucky Derby in 1997. He later became his employee and compiled speed figures for him for six years. Beyer said, "He put a lot of things in perspective. If I had some little complaint, everything seemed so trivial to what he experienced. And yet, I never heard him complain, never heard a word of self-pity. He seemed to accept his lot in life and make the most of it."
He body will be cremated and his ashes shared among several race tracks where he enjoyed cashing in winning tickets.
As a sort of living memorial, there is a 2-year-old colt named Glenners currently in training in the Maryland circuit. Watch for him and remember Glenners and his love of horse racing.
Thanks to Ryan Conley of the Ocala Star-Banner for the quotes.
Now I’m back and ready for action, so let’s cash in
big during the 2002 season!
Glenners
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It is with a heavy heart I must let you all know that Glenners passed away today, September 20, 2003. He was always in fragile health but still enjoyed racing and sharing his selections when he was able. I know we will all miss him. Here is a bit more about Glenners for those who are interested.
Glenners at the track
Many of you heard that I suffered from a nasty bout of
pneumonia last fall and I wanted to thank those that
sent get-well wishes, while I was on the road to
recovery. Your kind words meant a lot.
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