A stallion sales manager's reaction to a missed NFL field goal led to an unexpected medical discovery that may have saved his life.

Mike Toothaker, who works as a stallion sales manager at Spendthrift Farms, experienced a seizure after laughing at an errant field goal attempt by NFL placekicker Younghoe Koo. The incident prompted medical evaluation that resulted in a significant diagnosis.

Toothaker is part of the ownership team for "Further Ado," which was among the top contenders in this year's Kentucky Derby. His work in the thoroughbred industry has made him a recognized expert in horse breeding.

The unexpected medical episode occurred while Toothaker was watching the football game, with the intense laughter triggered by the missed kick leading to the seizure. Medical professionals who examined him following the incident were able to identify a condition that required attention.

Toothaker has described the experience as life-saving, suggesting the seizure led doctors to discover a serious medical condition that might otherwise have gone undetected. The timing proved particularly significant given his involvement in the Kentucky Derby through his ownership stake in the competing horse.