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Husbands sidelined three-to-four months with tibia fracture Patrick Husbands, a seven-time Sovereign Award winner as Canada's top jockey, was injured in Monday's 5TH race at Woodbine when his mount, A Tough Buck, collapsed just after the finish line. A Tough Buck, a lightly raced four-year-old by Philanthropist, was able to get up and walk off the track under his own power. Husbands, however, was caught briefly underneath the dark bay gelding and suffered a fractured right tibia. After consulting with doctors following a successful surgery on the injured right leg, Husbands' agent, Gary Kemplen, reported that the rider will be sidelined for three to four months. "Patrick is in good spirits and resting comfortably," Kemplen said. "Patrick wants to extend his gratitude to everyone for their concern and continued support." Husbands, a native of Barbados now living in Brampton who will celebrate his 40th birthday on May 22, has won 18 races at Woodbine in 2013, including a smart stakes score in Saturday's Ballade Stakes with Bear's Gem.
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