Accident at Ocean 2nd race

[MCR]

I agree that he should be handed a lengthy suspension.  When I went to watch the replay to see who all was involved and what exactly happened, I saw Porter pushing the 4 horse badly.  He was whipping and rocking back and forth in the bike.  USTA should review this and act accordingly.  Porter is a bit of a clown.  I didn't like him for similar reasons when he was driving at Rosecroft.   He is a bit cocky and too aggressive, seen it at Harrington also.  He thinks he is all that and that comes from when he was driving Wagner horses.     

Fact is..he caused this accident last night and should be held accountable and reprimanded for it.   Horses following couldn't avoid his horse when he went down.  Hopefully horses are all okay and drivers.  It could have been much worse.  So glad it wasn't.   I'm just still surprised they continued racing.  I expected to see them cancel considering 2 were helicoptered out to a trauma hospital.   One thing for sure, Ocean Downs took care of the scary situation and people and EMS acted fast to help those injured.  I'm still baffled as to how the announcer missed 3 guys being launched in the air.  The replay shows it happening right behind the horse he was watching.   I'm sure he feels bad about it.  But he did stay calm and let everyone know who was involved after and what was going on.

Or it was just that... And ACCIDENT.  Horses fall wrecks happens. Not always the drivers fault. Thoughts and prayers to all involved.

[Dingus]

I see an article on the USTA saying the same thing.

Except nobody proofread the USTA article because it incorrectly states Russell was taken to the hospital instead of Trae.

[Harness racer]

Wow another moron. Horse wasn’t dangerous you moron. Trae porter pulled a Joe bongiorno.   Horse was done and he was still pushing and pushing hand holds behind his back. Pushing and hitting. Finally horse went down and caused a wreck.  If I got hurt because of a driver like this I’d smash his hands so bad he wouldn’t be driving anymore period

This is spot on.  Exactly who he reminded me of.  Horse clearly had enough and he kept rocking and slashing.  I get he’s young and trying to make a name for himself.  Trying to make the owner some money; but this was excessive.

[Bobby Booey]

They should not take the replays of the accidents down.  It's important for any driver or owner or trainer to see what happened to them or their horse in a race.  Also, others can learn from the mistakes made in that race so future accidents can be avoided.

[Checked Up]

They should not take the replays of the accidents down.  It's important for any driver or owner or trainer to see what happened to them or their horse in a race.  Also, others can learn from the mistakes made in that race so future accidents can be avoided.

I strongly agree with this post!

[Onthefront11]

What was the actual cause of this?

[Way to go]

Hope everyone is starting to heal