Jockeys Emma-Jayne Wilson and Steve Bahen were taken to Humber River Hospital after being involved in a spill in the fifth race on Sunday at Woodbine.
The incident occurred when Allowed, with Bahen up, appeared to clip heels with On Top of the Bay during the stretch run of the 1 1/16-miles route sending Bahen to the track. Wilson, in close pursuit of Allowed aboard Minnow Money, was thrown from her mount attempting to avoid the incident.
Bahen and Wilson, both conscious and alert on track, were taken to Humber River Hospital for further evaluation. Allowed and Minnow Money appeared in good order and walked back to the barn under their own power.
Both riders appear to be doing well after the spill.
“Steve seems to be in good order and we’re just awaiting x-rays,” said Bahen’s agent Ron Burke. “He’s in good spirits and wants to come back to work tomorrow.”
Mike Luider, longtime agent for Wilson, said, “We’re waiting on results from an MRI and we’re very optimistic at this point.”
Jim Lawson, Woodbine Entertainment Group’s newly appointed CEO, expressed his concern for both riders.
“I am relieved that both Steve and Emma have come out of the incident with relatively minor injuries. I have a long history with both riders and I am keeping in close contact with their agents as they continue to be assessed,” said Lawson. “I was genuinely moved by the outpouring of concern from our close-knit community regarding the welfare of these two popular riders.”
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