Humble hero just ‘hoping for the best for Ricky’

Invercargill horsewoman Ellie Barron is being hailed a hero after coming to the aid of fellow harness racing driver Ricky May when the champion reinsman collapsed during a race.

May was revived after suffering a medical event, slumping in his sulky and falling to the track when driving A G’s White Socks at a Central Otago meeting.

He was in a serious but stable condition yesterday in the intensive care unit at Dunedin Hospital.

Barron was among the first to May’s side after he fell.

She began giving CPR with the help of another driver, Lawrence McCormick.

Barron was quick to deflect any praise and said her concern was for May’s recovery.

“I am just hoping for the best for Ricky.

“It is sounding positive from all accounts. I just hope he improves, really.”

Barron is a trained physiotherapist.