Jockey Jesse Campbell is fine after a training accident on Monday morning. Campbell, Woodbine's 6th leading jockey this season was dropped when the horse he was breezing made a sharp left turn out of the starting gate. As a precaution, Campbell booked off his mounts on Monday's card. He saw a doctor on Tuesday and was cleared to ride Wednesday's races.
Well known for his hard work and strong riding abilities, Campbell has gained much respect around the Woodbine backstretch in the short time that he has been here. Campbell's agent, Lindy McDaniel was initially concerned about his jock says that he was banged up a little bit but not seriously injured. McDaniel, who came to Canada last year with Campbell from the United States also has a good reputation. He can be found walking around the Woodbine backstretch at 5:30 just about every morning.
Campbell, who recently rode Cease to a 2nd place finish in the $500,000 Hawthorne Gold Cup (Gr. 2) has ridden at many U.S. tracks but first started his career riding in the Chicago area. He now rides at Woodbine and during the winter months at the Fair Grounds meet in New Orleans.
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