News Release: Albarado Suffers Broken Heel in Pre-Race Mishap

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Contact: Jim Mulvihill, Communications and Pari-Mutuel Marketing Manager, 504.948.1233, james.mulvihill@fgno.com

Contact: Graham Ross, Staff Writer, 504.948.1255, graham.ross@fgno.com

 

ALBARADO SUFFERS BROKEN HEEL IN PRE-RACE MISHAP

 

 

NEW ORLEANS (Sunday, January 02, 2011) – Jockey Robby Albarado suffered a broken right heel when he was dismounted by 3-year-old filly Mollys Missb’havin while leaving the paddock for Race 2.

 

Albarado was transported to Tulane Medical Center for X-rays. Albarado told a track official a CT scan was being scheduled to determine whether surgery is necessary.

 

There has been no estimate on a timetable for Albarado’s return.

 

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James J. Mulvihill
Communications & Pari-Mutuel Marketing Manager
Fair Grounds Race Course & Slots
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