Two-time Preakness-winning jockey Robby Albarado dies at 52
Former jockey Robby Albarado, who won the Preakness twice during his lengthy riding career in the top tier of the sport, has died. He was 52. A spokesperson for Churchill Downs in Louisville, Kentucky, said the track was informed of…
Veteran jockey Robby Albarado, a two-time Preakness winner, has passed away at the age of 52. The news of his demise was conveyed to Churchill Downs, the Kentucky racetrack, by his friends and family members. Albarado had been hospitalized recently for a procedure to insert a stent due to a heart blockage, as revealed by trainer Kenny McPeek, who had employed him as an exercise rider.
Churchill Downs president Mike Anderson expressed deep sorrow over the loss, extending heartfelt condolences to Albarado's family and friends. Albarado gained recognition for riding Curlin to Preakness and Breeders’ Cup Classic triumphs in 2007, and he also claimed victory in the second part of the Triple Crown with Swiss Skydiver in 2020.
His career includes five other Breeders’ Cup wins, totaling 5,222 victories in more than 34,000 races. Having retired in 2022, Albarado continued working for McPeek, Swiss Skydiver's trainer. Born in Lafayette, Louisiana, Albarado embarked on his professional riding career after honing his skills at smaller tracks.
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