Posted: 9:42 AM May 8, 2012
Reporter: Associated Press

An attorney for jockey Robby Albarado says the veteran rider is worried his racing career is at risk as he faces an assault charge.

Albarado's attorney, Scott Barton, entered a not guilty plea in Jefferson District Court for Albarado. The jockey was arrested and charged with fourth-degree assault for allegedly accosting a woman who said she was trying to break up with him.

Albarado's arrest came hours before he was to ride in the $1 million Kentucky Oaks, the female version of the Kentucky Derby. He was indefinitely suspended from racing at Louisville's Churchill Downs racetrack, where he is third on the all-time jockey wins list.

Judge Ann Bailey Smith set a trial date for July 18.

Albarado was charged with domestic assault last year in an incident involving his estranged wife, but the charge was dismissed.

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