Published: June 14, 2010 10:59 am ET

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During the Thursday session of qualifiers at Hiawatha Horse Park, veteran horseman Fred Drouillard suffered a broken hip after his horse veered off the track and collided with one of the light standards.

Drouillard, the developer of standout pacing mare Burning Point, was qualifying homebred three-year-old pacing filly Random Chance at Hiawatha, and as a result of the accident Random Chance died instantly.

After having his hip repaired at London's University Hospital, the 67-year-old Drouillard is hoping to be back home within a few days. Those wishing to send best wishes to Fred can email him at fredlynpuddy@aol.com, or send him mail to the following address:

252 Margaret Street
P.O. Box 256
Dutton, Ontario N0L 1J0

Please join Standardbred Canada in offering condolences to Fred Drouillard on the passing of Random Chance, and best wishes for a speedy and full recovery.