Horse drowns after competing in harness race at MGM Northfield Park

'Alfred Hanover' had just finished second in his race when he became startled by a nearby tractor, running into a nearby pond and drowning.

[@seantom1672]

That is perhaps one of the most irresponsible pieces of journalism I have seen lately. You failed to identify the guy in the gold jacket and his relationship to the knowledge of the story isn't made clear. Further, the hobbles shown at :21 and :28 of the story are not the hobbles that are used in racing. I won't say that Miss Keyton outright lied, but her report is absolutely misleading in the aspect of the equipment on the horse at the time of the incident

[@hummer2223]

Regardless, you would think that after the incident a few months ago that Northfield would get it's act together.

[@claricec2291]

One would think that a journalist would at least show a correct picture of a harness racing hopple (hobble) instead the hobbles they showed which are used for a very different purpose

[@Thomas-bs2uk]

They show breeding hopples, race hopples are neat the top of the legs and far looser. 55 -60 Inches in length. Terrible information given to to lack of research!

[@kristiwetsel9531]

That's not the hopples they're talking about they're called racing hopples but yes pacers do where hopples

[@matthewhoward5514]

Misleading and lack of proper research before being aired.

[@marklevy2891]

I drove for many years and I agree with all of you. There should be some responsibilty taken and a big retraction.

[@usenamenotallowed]

1500 pounds for a Standardbred? Hmmm.

[@DennisFawcett-ck1fq]

Media 😂 😂😂😂