The Wednesday program at Flamboro Downs started off on a somber note when Carlys Girl, a three-year-old Western Maverick filly, had to be euthanized following an accident which occurred in the late stages of the first race.

Georgian Baroness, who was first over for most of the mile for driver Shayne Barrington, put in a bad step and rolled into a break just as the field was entering the stretch. Carlys Girl and driver Nick Steward, who were rallying up the rail, hooked wheels with the breaker dumping both drivers from their bikes.

Carlys Girl, who was spun around in the opposite direction, took off without her driver and proceeded to run directly into a light standard located in the infield. The filly suffered major trauma from the collision, and was later euthanized by the ORC Veterinarian.

There were no serious injuries to the other horses or any of the drivers.

Carlys Girl, who was making just her second lifetime start, was owned and trained by Brad Johnson, who shared ownership with her breeder, John Melvin.

Please join Standardbred Canada in offering condolences to the connections of Carlys Girl.