Maturity, growth emerge from Del Mar Race Track tragedy

Assael Espinoza already has shown what he can do on a race track since his career began in February at Santa Anita. After Saturday’s horrific spill in the 10th race at Del Mar, he’s shown he’s just as impressive off the track as well.
Espinoza, the 18-year-old apprentice jockey who was aboard the horse that caused last weekend’s accident, resulting in injuries to two other riders and the death of a horse, has assumed full responsibility for the nightmarish incident and sh