Woodbine Mohawk Park: James MacDonald injured in accident

Saturday evening’s 11-race card at Woodbine Mohawk Park was spoiled by an accident in the fifth race. The accident occurred when 4-year-old pacer Best In Show made a quick bolt towards the rail at the head of the lane, taking out 6-year-old Sports Column and driver James MacDonald. The incident caused a chain reaction with 5-year-old Yacht Seelster dumping driver Chris Christoforou and 4-year-old Tyga Hanover falling to the track with driver Sylvain Filion remaining in the sulky.

MacDonald was examined by paramedics on the track and transported to a local hospital for further evaluation. Early reports were a possible broken collarbone and concussion. Christoforou left the track under his own power, but did book off his remaining drives.

All horses involved in the accident were okay from initial examinations and escaped with only cuts and bruises.

--press release (Woodbine Mohawk Park)--