The Australian racing business is mourning the demise of revered Tamworth pastime coach Stephen Meyer after he suffered deadly accidents in a tragic accident at Scone racecourse in regional NSW.
Meyer, 71, was kicked within the again on Friday forward of the ultimate race on the opening day of Scone’s two-day carnival within the Hunter area.
Emergency providers rushed to help the veteran horseman after the incident involving his prized gelding Danza In The Darkish, with the ultimate race delayed whereas medical workers handled him trackside.
Regardless of determined efforts, Meyer later died from his accidents.
Danza In The Darkish, the one horse Meyer educated, was declared match to race and nonetheless competed within the occasion, ending in direction of the again of the sector.
The tragedy despatched shockwaves by means of the close-knit racing neighborhood, with tributes flowing from trainers, jockeys and business figures on Saturday morning.
Veteran Tamworth coach Stephen Meyer died after struggling catastrophic accidents throughout a tragic race day accident at Scone carnival
Racing contributors and punters noticed a minute’s silence earlier than Saturday’s assembly as tributes poured in for Meyer.
Racing NSW chief govt Peter V’landys described Meyer as a revered determine whose life revolved round horses.
‘A devoted and extremely regarded horseman from the Hunter North West district, Stephen was identified for his integrity, work ethic, and deep lifelong love for thoroughbreds,’ V’landys mentioned.
‘Working out of Tamworth, he achieved notable success together with his secure star, Danza In The Darkish, winner of the 2024 Walcha and Quirindi Cups.
‘His humble strategy and sportsmanship earned him huge respect throughout the business.
‘Each story he advised all the time included point out of a horse.
‘Racing NSW extends its deepest condolences to Stephen’s household and plenty of buddies.’
Meyer loved six profession wins as a coach, all with Danza In The Darkish, with the pair sharing a memorable victory within the 2024 Walcha Cup throughout Meyer’s close to two-decade journey as a pastime coach.
The NSW Trainers’ Affiliation additionally paid tribute, saying its members wished to ‘cross on its love and ideas to Stephen’s household at this tough time’.
Sky Racing presenter Chantelle Buckley was among the many first racing personalities to react publicly to the devastating information.
‘Unhappy information in a single day with the passing of Tamworth coach Steve Meyer who took his solely horse in work to Scone yesterday, he was kicked and sadly handed away,’ she wrote on X.
‘Breaks your coronary heart.’
Champion jockey Blake Shinn replied merely: ‘Heartbreaking.’
Channel 7 presenter Emma Freedman additionally addressed the tragedy throughout protection on Saturday.
‘The very tragic passing of pastime coach Stephen Meyer … a completely terrible incident at Scone,’ Freedman mentioned.
‘He shall be fondly remembered and really a lot missed by all people who knew him.
‘We ship our condolences to his household.’
A minute’s silence was held earlier than Saturday’s assembly at Scone as contributors and racegoers honoured Meyer’s reminiscence.
