Robbie Fradd – invited to Mauritius
A dual Durban July winner and Hong Kong Champion jockey, 58 year old Durban-born Robbie Fradd is scheduled to undergo triple bypass surgery.
In a media release published by Lloyd Racing Management Services early on Tuesday it is stated that Robbie’s main artery is 90% blocked and he has already suffered a minor heart attack.
Fradd has ridden with success in Mauritius, Australia, New Zealand, Dubai, Japan, Singapore and Hong Kong.
Another graduate of the world-renowned SA Jockey Academy, Fradd partnered Barberton for his first career winner for the late Jacky Gorton at Clairwood in 1982.
1994 Gr1 Rothmans July – Space Walk
Fradd relocated his family to Australia in 2014, settling on the Gold Coast.
“I would, as his manager and friend, like to say how incredibly grateful and proud I am to have had the opportunity to ride against and work for such an incredible, talented and strong athlete. I am sure Robbie, and the entire Fradd family, will be in everyone’s thoughts and prayers over the next few weeks,” said his colleague and manager, Jeff Lloyd.
