Jockeys suspended for interference that led to Frey's brief hospitalization

Jockeys Armando Aguilar and Adrian Escobedo have been suspended for causing interference in a race on May 23 that led to a spill and the brief hospitalization of jockey Kyle Frey.

In a turf sprint for $25,000 claimers, Frey was unseated when Navy Jack fell after clipping heels with Mongolian Altai, who was ridden by Aguilar. Mongolian Altai was disqualified from second to unplaced. Aguilar, 25, was suspended for seven racing days from June 7 to June 20. He was cited for crossing over without sufficient clearance and causing an accident.

Aguilar’s suspension covers the final six racing days of the current Santa Anita spring meeting and the first day of the Los Alamitos summer meeting.

Escobedo, 37, was cited for failing to maintain a straight course in the stretch aboard White Mountain and suspended three racing days – June 7, 8, and 12. White Mountain finished fourth and was promoted to third following the disqualification of Mongolian Altai.

Frey was hospitalized for precautionary reasons and released later that day. He rode the first race of his comeback on Saturday and had wins on Sunday and Monday.

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