Drivers Dan Charlino and Eric Goodell were injured in a mishap during Monday’s second race at The Meadows.
Both men were transported by ambulance to area hospitals for evaluation and treatment. Initial reports indicated Charlino, 52, suffered potential lower-body injuries while Goodell, 42, was being examined for possible upper-body injuries.
The accident occurred in a race for two-year-old filly pacers. Big Time Blaire stumbled as she was trying to gain on the leader from second, and she ended up flipping Goodell to the track.
PCs Candy could not avoid the fallen horse and also fell, unseating Charlino.
Both horses were up quickly and did not spear to suffer serious injury.
The Meadows will provide more specific information on the condition of the drivers as it becomes available.
Please join Standardbred Canada in wishing Charlino and Goodell swift and complete recovery from their injuries.
(The Meadows)