Update On Christoforou, MacDonald

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Published: August 2, 2020 09:10 pm EDT

Trot Insider has received updates on the status of drivers Chris Christoforou and James MacDonald after both reinsmen were involved in an accident in the fifth race on Saturday (Aug. 1) at Woodbine Mohawk Park.

The incident occurred at the top of the stretch when 3-5 favourite Best In Show, first over while edging to the lead, jumped and veered into Highlandbeachlover. Highlandbeachlover jolted inside, causing Sports Column (driven by James Macdonald) to trip over a wheel and go down. Yacht Seelster and Tyga Hanover raced gapped from the rest of the field into the stretch and also went down over Sports Column.

Christoforou told Trot Insider on Sunday that he suffered a fractured hand and left ankle. The ankle is immobilized in a boot and both fractures will be re-examined in two weeks.

MacDonald suffered a concussion and a broken collarbone. He told Trot Insider that he's set to have the clavicle examined again in a week's time.

All horses walked away okay with only minor cuts and bruises.

Please join Standardbred Canada in wishing both drivers a speedy recovery.

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