Bill Van Katwyk Hospitalized
A scary incident on Saturday night at Kawartha Downs has left longtime Peterborough-based horseman Bill Van Katwyk in hospital.
In Saturday's first race, Van Katwyk was finishing the mile with trotter Vinny Espanoza when he suffered a heart attack while pulling up the horse. Van Katwyk, 66, required use of a defibrillator and was taken to hospital in Peterborough before being transported to Toronto where they reportedly induced a coma. The horse got loose and eventually was collared.
Please join Standardbred Canada in wishing Bill Van Katwyk a full recovery.
Scary news also reached us in
Scary news also reached us in Finland and Sweden.
Our thoughts are with Bill, and we wish a full recovery and
many more miles on the bike.
Jutta, Marjo, Lassi, Matti, Isto, Pasi, Heikki (right, kisses from Jutta!)
Well wishes and prayers from
Well wishes and prayers from the Gilberts! One day at a time..
Bill, we wish you a speedy
Bill, we wish you a speedy recovery. were sorry to hear about your problemsKeith @ Jean Hastie
After just spending time
After just spending time together on Saturday and making future plans this episode was totally unexpected. A great friend on and off the track. Bob and I are keeping close to the news and wishing Bill a quick and full recovery. Marlene and family can count on our help or assistance in any way possible.
Linda & Bob Stinson
So sorry to hear about this
So sorry to hear about this set back - We are thinking of you, Marlene and your family and we wish you a speedy recovery. We are sending all our positive thoughts your way.
Ted, Lauretta, Terry and Laurie Allen
Praying for Bill and his
Praying for Bill and his family. May God Bless. Al & Kendra Casselman