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USA Today
29-03-2025
- USA Today
Tragic horse-racing accident claims life of young racer Hunter Myers: 'A rising star'
Tragic horse-racing accident claims life of young racer Hunter Myers: 'A rising star' The chain-reaction collision involved five horses and began when the lead horse made a sudden break during the race. Myers was thrown from his horse-drawn cart, according to a trade publication. The horse racing world is mourning the loss of an accomplished harness driver after a racing accident earlier this month. Hunter Myers, 27, passed away from injuries he sustained during a race March 19 at Hollywood Casino at The Meadows in Washington, Pennsylvania, according to the U.S. Trotting Association. Myers was thrown from his horse-drawn cart in a chain-reaction crash involving five horses that began when the lead horse made a sudden break, according to the Daily Racing Form, a trade publication. Myers died from his injuries the next day. 'Hunter was a rising star in our industry. The Meadows racing community, and the entire harness racing industry, are deeply saddened by this tragic event,' Hollywood Casino at The Meadows and the Meadows Standardbred Owners Association said in a joint statement. 'Our thoughts and sympathy are with his fiancée, Chloe Fisher, and son, Hayden Myers, during this time." Myers' driving career began in 2014 at age 16, and his family's involvement in harness racing spans generations with his father, Michael Myers, his dad's grandfather and uncle all being a part of the sport, according to USTA. He won his first race with a horse trained by his dad on July 11, 2014, at the Jackson County Fair in Wellston, Ohio, the USTA said, adding that he would go on to win 298 races over the next four years before earning his first $1 million season in 2019 and finishing in the winner's circle 164 times MGM Northfield Park is shocked and saddened by the tragic passing of driver Hunter Myers. Hunter Myers has been a... Posted by Northfield Park on Thursday, March 20, 2025 Myers won 2,450 races and $21.7 million in purses during his career and was a three-time finalist for the U.S. Harness Writers Association's Rising Star Award, the USTA said. "Hunter Myers was an integral, remarkable part of the fabric of the sport and he died doing what he loved," USTA wrote in a statement. "He was a beloved son to his parents. A doting father to his toddler son. An adored partner to his fiancée. And a loyal, funny, generous friend to the legions in American harness racing who knew him." A GoFundMe page to support his fiancée and son said his "friends and family will always remember his smile, easy going personality, and kindness." As of Saturday, the page had logged more than $80,000 in donations. "Hunter was a proud father and absolutely adored his son. The seven short months they spent together created an everlasting bond," the organizer wrote. "He was over the moon in love with his fiancé Chloe and was ecstatic about their upcoming wedding." What is harness racing? In harness racing, drivers steer a two-wheeled cart known as a "racebike" that is pulled by standardbred horses, according to USTA. Speeds can reach up to 30 miles per hour. Standardbreds weigh between 800 and 1,200 pounds and are known to be athletic and intelligent. Once standardbreds retire from racing, they typically serve as police or military mounts as well as trail-riding companions, USTA writes. Reporter Anthony Thompson can be reached at ajthompson@ or on Twitter @athompsonABJ.
Yahoo
06-03-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Kansas singer Ronnie Platt in high spirits after successful surgery to treat thyroid cancer
When you buy through links on our articles, Future and its syndication partners may earn a commission. Kansas singer Ronnie Platt is recovering after successful surgery to treat thyroid cancer. Platt, 63, reveals in a statement posted on Facebook that his doctors report the surgery went very well and he says he's resting up and looking forward to getting back to work. He says: "I am home! The doctor said my surgery couldn't have gone any better. "I felt the power of everyone's prayers and positive energy. You all have helped me. How do I, or can I, ever thank all of you for that? "Day one of recovery here I am. "I am looking forward to getting back to what I do best. Yes, singing, but my true job is entertaining you all and helping you at least for a couple hours forget about your problems and recharge your batteries. "I take a lot of pride in that. Thank you all again, carry on!" Kansas recently cancelled a number of live shows in the wake of Platt's diagnosis. They still have a raft of shows scheduled through 2025, with the next performance due to take place in early April. The full schedule can be seen below. Last year, drummer Phil Ehart stepped away from live performance with Kansas as he recovered from a major heart attack. His seat was temporarily filled by drum tech Eric Holmquist. Posted by KansasBand on Apr 4: Tuacahn Amphitheatre, Ivins, UTApr 12: Central Texas Spring Music Festival, Belton, TXApr 26: Soaring Eagle Casino & Resort, Mount Pleasant, MIMay 03: Bayside Stadium, Orlando, FLMay 30: Casino Rama Resort, Rama, ONJun 06: Allianz Amphitheater at Riverfront, Richmond, VAJun 07: The Theater at MGM National Harbor, Oxon Hill, MDJun 13: BankPlus Amphitheater at Snowden Grove, Southaven, MSJun 14: Orion Amphitheater, Huntsville, ALJun 20: The Wharf Amphitheater, Orange Beach, ALJun 21: Fox Theatre, Atlanta, GAJun 27: Skyla Credit Union Amphitheatre, Charlotte, NCJun 28: Red Hat Amphitheater, Raleigh, NCJul 05: Blue Gate Performing Arts Center, Shipshewana, INJul 12: The Astro, La Vista, NEJul 13: McGrath Amphitheatre, Cedar Rapids, IAJul 17: Jackson County Fair, Central Point, ORJul 19: The Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion, The Woodlands, TXJul 20: The Pavilion At Toyota Music Factory, Irving, TXJul 25: Ozarks Amphitheater, Camdenton, MOJul 26: Walmart AMP, Rogers, ARAug 01: The Festival at Sandpoint 2025, Sandpoint, IDAug 09: Riverwind Casino, Norman, OKAug 15: Batavia Downs, Batavia, NYNov 21: Hard Rock Hotel And Casino Tulsa, Catoosa, OKNov 22: Choctaw Grand Theater, Durant, OK
