HORSE RACING

Albarado disputing charge

Suspended jockey Robby Albarado worries his racing career could be at risk as he fights an assault charge that sidelined the veteran rider for the two biggest racing days at Churchill Downs, his attorney said Tuesday. Attorney Scott Barton entered an innocent plea for Albarado. The jockey did not attend. Albarado was arrested Friday and charged with fourth-degree assault. He was accused of accosting a woman who said she was trying to break up with him. Last spring, the jockey faced a domestic dispute charge. Albarado’s arrest came hours before he was to ride in the $1 million Kentucky Oaks, a race for 3-year-old fillies the day before the Kentucky Derby. Churchill stewards have suspended him indefinitely from the Louisville track, where he is third on the all-time jockey wins list. Judge Ann Bailey Smith set a trial date for July 18.