Jockey Castillo Sidelined Up to Three Weeks After Spill

Isaac Castillo, the second-leading rider at Monmouth Park, will miss “two to three weeks” with a cervical injury following a spill July 3, according to Dr. Angelo Chinnici, the track’s medical director.

Castillo was injured when the Gregg Sacco-trained Insatiable took a bad step and stumbled in Sunday’s ninth race, pitching Castillo forward onto the turf course. He was taken to Jersey Shore Medical Center in Neptune City for X-rays, which revealed a cervical injury.

Chinnici said Castillo will be closely monitored by orthopedic specialists during his recovery.

The spill came a day after Castillo set a personal best with six winners on the Monmouth Park card. He is second in the Monmouth Park jockey standings with 30 winners, eight behind leading rider Paco Lopez.