Robby Albarado, Hall of Fame horse jockey, dies at 52
WLKY • • sports
Key Points:
- Hall of Fame jockey Robby Albarado, who achieved over 5,000 career wins, has died at the age of 52 following recent heart surgery.
- Albarado was one of Churchill Downs' most successful jockeys, ranking fourth all-time with 1,192 wins at the track.
- Throughout his career, which began in 1996 and ended with his retirement in 2021, he won prestigious races including the Preakness Stakes twice and the Breeders' Cup Classic in 2007.
- He earned more than $221 million in prize money and was known for riding notable horses such as Curlin.
- Churchill Downs Racetrack president Mike Anderson expressed deep condolences to Albarado's family and friends, highlighting the significant loss to the racing community.
