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The Sun
5 days ago
- Sport
- The Sun
‘They sewed my ear on and pulled a bone out of my head' – Jockey kicked in face by horse lucky to be alive
A JOCKEY who was kicked in the face by a horse has revealed the horrifying extent of her injuries, saying: "I had my ear sewed back on and a bone pulled out of my head." Irish rider Samantha Wynne, 36, who learned her trade under the late, great Kevin Prendergast, has made a name for herself on the circuit in New Zealand. 1 She combines race-riding with training - and it was while doing some of the latter she came close to death. Wynne was rushed to hospital with severe head injuries after being smacked in the head by a filly when taking horses out for training at Canterbury Park Racecourse. She needed emergency surgery for a fractured skull and severed ear. But as bad as that sounds it could have been much worse - especially when you consider a former jockey died earlier this month after being kicked as well. Wynne was able to share a positive update on her condition on Monday. She had absolutely no recollection of what happened, being instantly knocked out cold from the impact. Wynne said: "I've been in hospital for the last couple of days and I'm feeling a little bit better this morning. "I can't really remember what happened but the girls filled me in. "One of the two-year-old fillies wouldn't walk into the tie-ups and she ran backwards and kicked me in the head. "It pretty much took my ear off and I've got a fractured skull. "I was knocked out for about five or six minutes and apparently when the ambulance came I was fighting them because I didn't want to go to the hospital. Once they got me in, they gave me some good painkillers and I went into surgery that night. "I got my ear sewed back on and they removed fragments out of the fractures and pulled a bone out of my head. "They had to make sure I had no brain injuries, and I'm very lucky that I don't think I have. "There is just a lot of swelling, but hopefully that will go down and the fracture will heal. "My partner has spoken to a lot of people and I've responded to a couple. "I've been able to use my phone a little bit more today after being a bit too dizzy over the last couple of days. "I have to go for a hearing test later on and a couple of other tests as well. "I just feel upset and frustrated because I don't know what happened, but I'm grateful for the support I've had." . Remember to gamble responsibly A responsible gambler is someone who:
News.com.au
09-07-2025
- Sport
- News.com.au
Jockey Jay Ford taken to hospital with head soreness following race fall at Canterbury
Group 1 jockey Jay Ford had to be taken to hospital for further assessment after suffering a head knock in a fall at Canterbury Park on Wednesday. Ford came off the Joseph Pride-trained Investment in the Brave Smash @ Yarraman Park Benchmark 64 Handicap (1550m) shortly after the 600m mark and hit the turf. He was conscious and was able to get to his feet following the incident before being attended to by paramedics on course. A decision was made to transport the seasoned hoop to hospital shortly after with Ford also suffering from left knee soreness. Ford was stood down for the remainder of the card. He has four rides on Thursday at Gosford.
News.com.au
09-07-2025
- Sport
- News.com.au
Injured jockey Tyler Schiller to meet specialist as riding return looms
Injured Group 1 gun Tyler Schiller is hoping to get the green light to resume riding this week. Schiller has been on the sidelines for the past six weeks after suffering a compression fracture in the core of his T8 vertebrae in a race-day incident on May 28. • PUNT LIKE A PRO: Become a Racenet iQ member and get expert tips – with fully transparent return on investment statistics – from Racenet's team of professional punters at our Pro Tips section. SUBSCRIBE NOW! The five-time Group 1-winning hoop was injured when he parted company with a filly pre-race at Canterbury Park, forcing Schiller to miss most of Brisbane's winter carnival. The star rider has been forced to keep his activity to a minimum to allow the injury to recover while spending time at home with his young son Arlo and partner Alexandra. 'I haven't had any issues with it, it's been stable and really easy the whole way so hopefully when I get the scans on Thursday they are clear and I can go back to trackwork to get fit before I go back to racing,' Schiller said. 'After the scans, I will see the specialist on Friday and if that's all clear I should be able to go to the GP and get it clear. 'I don't know if there will be any physio or anything involved on the cover side on things if I get cleared but at the moment it feels really good.' Alive — Tyler Schiller (@G1TySchil) May 28, 2025 If he gets the OK, Schiller will spend a few weeks riding trackwork and trials to get 'match fit' for his return to the saddle. 'I don't know about trials straight away but maybe within a week and then trackwork the rest of it,' he said. 'Hopefully I can get some fitness back that way and the rest will have to come with racing.' Michael, John and Wayne Hawkes via Briasa (T J Smith Stakes) and Nepotism (Champagne Stakes). Briasa has already been locked in for this year's Group 1 $20m The Everest (1200m) in October while Nepotism is the current favourite for the Golden Rose. 'I can't wait to get back on a few from the Hawkes camp,' Schiller said. 'They've got some nice horses and they have been winning without me which is good, the stable is in form.'
News.com.au
28-05-2025
- Health
- News.com.au
Schiller taken to Hospital after pre-race fall at Canterbury
Tyler Schiller has been taken to Royal Prince Alfred (RPA) after parting company with his mount prior to the opening race at Canterbury Park on Wednesday. Schiller was aboard the Gary Portelli -trained Rockabye Roxy when the filly reared going out onto the track, sending Schiller to the turf. Schiller was conscious, moving his limbs and talking when treated by paramedics, but he was complaining of soreness in his back. All races on the Canterbury card were put back a race due to the delay while waiting for a replacement ambulance. The last race will be run at 5pm. Gallo Nero, Superalloy in the Group 1 Queensland Derby and Payline in the Group 1 Kingsford Smith Cup.
Yahoo
15-05-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
CPHC Q1 Loss Widens Y/Y on Casino Decline, Events Boost Revenues
Shares of Canterbury Park Holding Corporation CPHC have gained 1.2% since reporting results for the first quarter of 2025. This compares with the S&P 500 index's 3.9% growth over the same time frame. Over the past month, the stock has gained 1.3% compared with the S&P 500's 11.4% rally. For the three months ended March 31, 2025, Canterbury Park posted total net revenues of $13.1 million, marking a 6.8% decline from $14.1 million in the same period in 2024. This revenue contraction reflected broad-based softness across key business segments. Most notably, Casino revenues, the company's primary income driver, dropped 8.6% to $9.2 million. Pari-mutuel revenues decreased 8.2% year over year to $1.08 million, and food and beverage revenues slipped 5.9% to $1.62 million. These declines were partially offset by a 9.3% increase in other revenues, which reached $1.25 million and were driven by higher admission revenues from large-scale special events. Net income fell to a loss of $299,000, or 6 cents per diluted share, from a profit of $998,000, or 20 cents per diluted share, in the prior-year period. Adjusted EBITDA, a non-GAAP metric that excludes certain items such as stock-based compensation and equity investment impacts, fell 39.6% to $1.94 million from $3.21 million a year earlier. Canterbury Park Holding Corporation price-consensus-eps-surprise-chart | Canterbury Park Holding Corporation Quote Canterbury Park's EBITDA, excluding interest, tax, depreciation and amortization, fell sharply to just $8,000 from more than $1.76 million in the prior-year quarter, illustrating the margin pressure the company is experiencing. The adjusted EBITDA margin narrowed to 14.8% of net revenues, down from 22.8% in the same period in 2024. Operating expenses increased 1.3% year over year to $12.5 million, driven by higher payroll expenses from annual wage increases and state-mandated minimum wage hikes. Additionally, property taxes and marketing expenses rose, the latter tied to new Casino promotional campaigns. These cost pressures exacerbated the decline in earnings despite some efficiency gains in other areas. CEO Randy Sampson acknowledged the adverse impacts of increased competition in the Casino segment, which he said was the primary factor behind the revenue decline. In response, Canterbury Park is bolstering its marketing strategy to retain and grow its player base. These efforts include hiring Jennifer Lauerman as the new vice president of marketing and entertainment, unifying marketing and event operations under her leadership. Sampson noted that several record-attendance events had already taken place in 2025, and the company plans to expand its mid- and large-scale event offerings further. Sampson emphasized that while short-term earnings suffered, the company continues to generate a solid annual cash flow and maintains a strong balance sheet with no debt. He also highlighted Canterbury Park's ongoing investment in long-term projects like the Canterbury Commons development, which is expected to drive economic value. The decline in Casino revenues was attributed to both a reduction in wagering activity (referred to as "drop") and a lower average collection rate, reflecting heightened competitive pressures in the regional gaming market. Although revenues from table games declined, the company did see increases in its progressive jackpot income and poker rake, thanks to a new maximum rake policy instituted in May 2024. Pari-mutuel revenues moved down due to fewer race days at other tracks, impacting simulcast betting volume. Food and beverage revenues dropped in tandem with Casino visitation. However, the uptick in other revenues came from admissions and space rentals tied to large-scale events, providing a partial buffer against broader weakness. On the cost side, increased salaries and wages, marketing spend, and depreciation tied to the barn redevelopment project contributed to the higher operating expenses. Additionally, the company's equity investments continued to post losses, particularly from the Doran Canterbury II joint venture, which became operational in 2024 and added depreciation and interest expense burdens. Management expressed confidence that its combination of event-driven revenue expansion, operational efficiencies and ongoing real estate development will contribute positively to future performance. The company expects further benefits from tax increment financing receivables and the completion of its barn relocation initiative by mid-2025. Canterbury Commons, the company's flagship real estate development initiative, continued to advance. Phase II of the Triple Crown Residences is now 95% leased, while Phase I reached 22% occupancy following repairs and certification. In the commercial space, several new restaurants and fitness facilities opened, and the construction of a 28,000-square-foot office building is underway, with half the space already leased. A new 16,000-square-foot entertainment venue developed by Trackside Holdings is on track for a June 2025 opening. The company also continued its development partnership with Pulte Homes for a second phase of residential units. Completion of a road near the Swervo-operated amphitheater will unlock an additional 25 acres of development land, bringing the total available for future projects to 50 acres. Want the latest recommendations from Zacks Investment Research? Today, you can download 7 Best Stocks for the Next 30 Days. 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