Jockey John Velazquez was released from the University of Kentucky Medical Center on Saturday, one day after a frightening spill in the seventh race at Keeneland Race Course.

“He checked out of the hospital this afternoon and is scheduled to go home to New York tomorrow,” said Terry Meyocks, national manager of the Jockeys’ Guild. “He is pretty sore, but all X-rays were negative and it is up to him when he rides again.

“He is going to rest up and hopefully be back riding soon. He will not be riding tomorrow.”

Velazquez’s mount, Tap Dancing, fell over Whacka Whacka, ridden by Jamie Theriot, who clipped heels with Rapid Mon in early stretch of the 6 1/2-furlong maiden special weight race.

The riders lay on the track for several minutes before they were taken by ambulance to the first-aid room.