Accident at Northfield cancels late racing

An accident going into the first turn at MGM Northfield Park late Saturday night caused a No Contest in the 14^th race pace and cancelation of the 15^th race on the program.

It was a sloppy, rain-soaked track Saturday with a one second variance due to the weather. There were no instances of problems in the first 13 races on the program.

Then in the 14^th race apparently driver Ryan Stahl, driving One Fine Andi, was involved in the accident and was unseated from his horse.

The only two horses and drivers that were able to avoid being involved in the accident were Wild Nite Tina (Ronnie Wrenn, Jr.) and With Wings (Chris Lems).

It was reported that Stahl was taken to the hospital suffering from a partially collapsed lung, six broken ribs and injury to his right leg and left hand and arm. No other drivers were reported with serious issues.

Three horses had to be put down and two others are in jeopardy. One of the horses put down was the outrider’s horse. Apparently, the outrider was able to catch one of the horses, but another horse ran head-on into the outrider’s horse.

More details of this accident and Ryan Stahl’s condition will be updated.

by Steve Wolf, for Harnesslink