Jockey Umberto Rispoli posted a video on Twitter late Thursday night to reassure fans that he was doing well after an incident in the opening race at Del Mar.
Riding the favorite Single Track Mind for trainer Mark Glatt in the one-mile turf race, Rispoli was unseated when eventual second-place finisher Tom and Jazzy (ridden by Armando Aguilar) shifted out and caused Single Track Mind to clip heels. Single Track Mind was corralled by an outrider and walked off the track under his own power.
Following an inquiry, stewards disqualified Tom and Jazzy for interference.
Rispoli, currently tied for third in the rider standings, was hospitalized after the incident. In the social media video, Rispoli explained that scans and x-rays showed no issues, and that he would try to return to the saddle as soon as possible.
Agent Matt Nakatani told the Daily Racing Form's Steve Anderson that Rispoli was “a little banged up” in the fall.
Thank you very much for reaching out and also for the birthday wishes.
See you soon@DelMarRacing pic.twitter.com/AvYngmU41c
— Umberto Rispoli (@umbyrispoli) September 1, 2023
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