The remainder of Haydock's Friday card was abandoned after stalls handler Stephen Yarborough suffered fatal injuries in a starting gate incident before the fourth race. Yarborough had been flown to Whiston Hospital by air ambulance and admitted to intensive care while the police had arrived at the scene of the accident to conduct inquiries.
Yarborough's employers, RaceTech, said in a statement, “Following a tragic accident today our dear friend and colleague Stephen Yarborough sadly passed away following serious injuries incurred in his role of Team Leader of the Starting Stalls at Haydock Park Racecourse.”
RaceTech Chief Executive John Bozza added, “Our thoughts are very much with Stephen's family, close friends and his colleagues at this very sad time. Stephen was an experienced and popular member of the team; he will be hugely missed by everyone. We are doing all we can to support Stephen's family and the investigation at this stage.”
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