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Horse trainer, 88, killed before race in Pa.

Associated Press

Sunday, September 28, 2008

ERIE, Pa. -- An 88-year-old thoroughbred trainer was fatally struck in the head by one of his horses before the start of a race. John Wilson was unresponsive after he was hit and was taken by ambulance to Hamot Medical Center, where he was pronounced dead, Jennifer See, a spokeswoman for Presque Isle Downs and Casino, said Sunday. Wilson is based out of a track in Fort Erie, Ontario. On Saturday night, he was readying 2-year-old gelding Forbidden Dreams for a stakes race, See said. "The horse ...

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