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Harness Racing / Re: WEG DEPARTURE
« Last post by Kenny on Today at 09:46:11 AM »
Not really sure why Middleton left in the first place to become a trainer, not much money there with a small stable of cheaper horses.
He was always a trainer then had a serious injury.
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[Ken Middleton](https://www.google.com/search?q=ken+middleton&kgmid=/g/11vsj4y858) left regular race announcing due to ongoing health setbacks following a severe horse training accident. [1]
In June 2023, Middleton—who trained his own stable alongside his duties as the long-time track announcer for Woodbine Mohawk Park—sustained serious injuries, including multiple fractured vertebrae, during a training mishap. The accident was severe enough that surgeons noted he was lucky to have survived without being paralyzed. [2]
Following an arduous recovery, he made a highly anticipated return to the announcer's booth in January 2024. However, his return was brief; he suffered subsequent health setbacks related to his recovery, which ultimately forced him to step away from the microphone again as other announcers filled his rotation. [1, 2, 3]
If you want, I can find more details on:
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* The current announcing lineup at Woodbine Mohawk Park
* Updates on Ken Middleton's training stable and racing horses
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Let me know how you would like to proceed.
[1] [https://harnessracingupdate.com](https://harnessracingupdate.com/2026/01/18/familiar-fill-in-evan-loucks-is-a-recent-return-race-caller-on-canadas-biggest-stage/)
[2] [https://standardbredcanada.ca](https://standardbredcanada.ca/news/1-14-24/middleton-back-behind-mic-monday.html)
[3] [https://harnessracingupdate.com](https://harnessracingupdate.com/2024/01/19/ken-middleton-back-with-a-fresh-start-in-the-new-year/)

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