Trot Insider has learned that Driver Don McElroy was transported to hospital on Sunday afternoon following a spill in the third race at Clinton Raceway
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Officials at Clinton Raceway confirm that McElroy, who was driving Thrill Lover, was thrown from his bike shortly after the trotter made a break in deep stretch. McElroy’s bike became tangled up with the bike of driver Garrett Rooney and trotter Windsong Fantasia, who could not avoid the breaking leader.
McElroy was flipped out of the bike and he landed on his left wrist – the same wrist that was shattered and later rebuilt following a spill in a race at Grand River Raceway in 2005. The career winner of 4,015 races and purses in excess of $18 million was taken to hospital in Clinton, and was later transported to hospital in London. He is expected to have surgery later this evening.
Please join Standardbred Canada and officials at Clinton Raceway in wishing McElroy a speedy recovery. We’ll have an update on his condition when details are available.
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may you find comfort in
may you find comfort in knowing many of us are caring about you... you are in our thoughts & we're wishing you a speedy recovery!
As well as Conrad, my
As well as Conrad, my family too is shocked and sadened by this terrible news. My entire family wishes Donnie a speedy and healthy recovery. We want you to know, that if there is anything that you and Wendy need to help you through this difficult time, to not hesitate to ask. You are in our thoughts and we look forward to seeing you soon.
Duke (aka Duck)
horrible news. our thoughts
horrible news. our thoughts and best wishes are with you. hoping for a speedy recovery.
Gord Dougan, Hanover Raceway
Prayers and best wishes are
Prayers and best wishes are with you Donnie. Get well quickly.
so sorry to hear this, again
so sorry to hear this, again to an amazing guy, who loves racing, and horses, i live next door to this guy, and my girl loves horses, and Don, he is so amazing, he shows her his pictures, and trophies, talks to her about school, and horses....him, and his wife are amazing..........i just hope he can make it back, i know it took a long time last time, we're there for he'll be ok this time..........God Bless you Don.....SPEEDY RECOVERY