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Two-time Preakness-winning jockey Robby Albarado dies at 52
- Hall of Fame jockey Robby Albarado died on Tuesday at age 52, trainer Kenny McPeek confirmed to Horse Racing Nation following a recent heart procedure.
- Albarado recently underwent surgery to insert a stent for a 100% blockage near his heart but was discharged from the hospital last week prior to his death.
- The rider retired in 2021 with 5,222 victories and more than $221 million in earnings, including two Preakness Stakes wins aboard Curlin and Swiss Skydiver.
- Churchill Downs Racetrack President Mike Anderson said, "Saying goodbye to someone who left us too soon is extremely difficult," noting Albarado ranks fourth all-time with 1,192 wins at the track.
- Post-Retirement, Albarado worked as an exercise rider for McPeek, notably contributing to the training of Mystik Dan, who reached the Kentucky Derby winner's circle in 2024.
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Churchill Downs Mourns Robby Albarado, Hall of Fame Jockey With $221 Million in Wins
Churchill Downs is mourning Hall of Fame jockey Robby Albarado, who died at 52 after winning more than 5,000 races. The post Churchill Downs Mourns Robby Albarado, Hall of Fame Jockey With $221 Million in Wins appeared first on HEAVY.
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Two-time Preakness-winning jockey Robby Albarado dies at 52
Former jockey Robby Albarado, who won the Preakness twice, has died at age 52. A spokesperson for Churchill Downs in Louisville, Kentucky, said the track was informed of Albarado’s death by multiple friends and family members.
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