Robby Albarado, a Hall of Fame jockey renowned for his achievements at Churchill Downs, has passed away at the age of 52. His passing was confirmed on Tuesday, August 4, prompting an outpouring of tributes from the horse racing community.
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According to WDSU, Albarado had surgery last week to address a blockage near his heart. He was discharged from the hospital before he passed away.
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Reports indicate that he had a stent procedure to address a heart blockage and was discharged from the hospital prior to his passing, though additional details remain scarce. Trainer Ken McPeek, who worked with Albarado as an exercise rider, confirmed the jockey’s death on Tuesday afternoon in Saratoga Springs, New York. “He was a very good friend and an exceptional horseman,” McPeek stated, according to Horse Racing Nation. “This is difficult news to process.”
