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Middleton injured in training accident

MILTON, July 1, 2023 – Ken Middleton, the long-time voice of Woodbine Standardbred racing, has been hospitalized following a serious training accident.

Middleton, who trains his own stable in addition to the announcing role, was injured on Thursday morning, suffering cracks and breaks to multiple vertebrae. Middleton is currently at Hamilton General Hospital and is set to undergo surgery for the injuries this weekend.

Woodbine Entertainment and its racing community extends best wishes to Middleton for a full and safe recovery.

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Ken Middleton and Bob Loblaw ahead of the 2021 Metro Pace. (Michael Burns Photo)Ken Middleton and Bob Loblaw ahead of the 2021 Metro Pace. (Michael Burns Photo)
Ken Middleton following Bob Loblaw's win in the 2021 OSS Super Final. (New Image Media)Ken Middleton following Bob Loblaw's win in the 2021 OSS Super Final. (New Image Media)
Mark McKelvie

Mark McKelvie

Sr. Manager Communications, Woodbine Entertainment

 

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