Trainer Hugh Robertson recovering after stroke

Trainer Hugh Robertson had a stroke last week because of a fully blocked carotid artery, but Robertson, reached by phone Monday morning, said he’s regaining his health.

Robertson was at his Fair Grounds barn before training hours when people around him noticed a problem.

“Luckily they caught it early. No paralysis,” Robertson said. “They went in and cleaned it out, put a stent in. Other than being a little weak, I’m not in too bad a shape. I haven’t been back to the barn yet, but I might go tomorrow afternoon.”

Robertson, 68, said he plans to send many of his horses to his son, trainer Mac Robertson, and cut his stable back to 12 or 15 horses this spring.