Bad crash at Saratoga today

[GypsyDancer1]

Bad wreck in the 10th race at Saratoga today- several horses involved. Haven’t heard yet how anyone is- prayers to all involved.

[MIKE CAMPBELL]

That one driver hit the outer fence really hard.

[bodnarcny]

Looks like Alex Chartrand got the worst of it....Took out an entire section of outer fencing....Hope he's ok....Chuck Connor Jr. hit the track hard.

[hammer0419]

Keep moving the hand holds back,so you have no control of your horse

[GypsyDancer1]

Yep

[Yonkers1A]

Any more information ?

[London]

Any updates on horses and drivers

[MOHAWK FREAK]

   Another one? There was one yesterday.  Same race too!!!

[wizardofoz]

Scroll down to see the VIDEO of that race------IDEAL SKIES is LAST at the start of the video:   https://m.facebook.com/story.php?story_fbid=848382420459977&id=466020752029481

[rainman2]

Called Chuck Connor Jr. about an hour ago.  He is fine and still on his drives at Vernon Downs this weekend!

[wizardofoz]

Update on Ideal Skies and Chartrand?

[tumbleweed]

Chartrand is at the barn on crutches. Nothing broke though ligaments are torn. Bruised up pretty good

[MOHAWK FREAK]

OMG. Another one??? How many can this track have? It is Friday the 13th. They should have planned for it.   

[thesilentone]

OMG. Another one??? How many can this track have? It is Friday the 13th. They should have planned for it.

maybe look at the dates before commenting 😑

[MOHAWK FREAK]

maybe look at the dates before commenting 😑

  The headline said “today”.