Driver Jason Ryan remains sidelined after an accident on Saturday, April 4 at Flamboro Downs.

In that race, Ryan and pacer Justine Ray were in the midst of a three-wide bid around the far turn after the three-quarter mark when the mare took a bad step and fell. Ryan was ejected from the sulky and immediately hit by Sweet Gadgets and driver Steven Hudon, who were unable to avoid the fallen participants. Sweet Gadgets and Hudon also fell to the track as a result of the collision. Hudon has since returned to driving action. Sweet Gadgets did not survive the spill.

After the accident, Ryan was transported to local hospital for observation. He told Trot Insider that he suffered a concussion and a AC (acromioclavicular) joint separation. He's feeling better but still waiting to hear from medical practitioners if the shoulder requires surgery.

A career winner of more than 2,200 races with $15 million in purse earnings, Ryan was third in the local drivers' standings at Flamboro Downs at the time of the accident with 36 seasonal wins. 

Please join Standardbred Canada in wishing Jason Ryan a full and speedy recovery.

(Standardbred Canada)