Frank Gabriel Jr.

Sentell "Sonny" Taylor, Jr., who first joined the New York Racing Association, Inc. (NYRA) as an assistant clocker in 1964 at Aqueduct, has announced his retirement. The 85-year-old, currently serving as a NYRA placing judge, will step down on Apr. 2 after 58 years. "Sonny Taylor is a friend, a mentor and an encyclopedia of racing--and we will miss him," said NYRA's Senior Vice President, Racing Operations Frank G. Gabriel, Jr. "There's no one else like Sonny, and we look forward to honoring him in a way that highlights his...