Jockey Jorge Ruiz, who fell shortly after the start of the first race at Gulfstream Park Saturday, was released from Aventura Hospital Saturday night after receiving stitches above his left eye.
Ruiz, a 39-year-old native of Argentina, was hurt after being thrown to the turf course when his mount, 3-year-old filly Roscoe Village (Kantharos), stumbled and fell shortly after the start of Saturday's opener. Roscoe Village was uninjured.
The track safety siren and lights were activated as Ruiz was being helped off track, causing several riders to pull up and resulting in the race being declared a no contest.
Ruiz ranked in the top 10 in both wins (eight) and purse earnings ($282,235) during the 2024-2025 Championship Meet, which began Thanksgiving Day, Nov. 28.
Replaced on his four mounts Sunday, Ruiz said he expects to return to riding Wednesday when he is named in five races at Gulfstream.
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