The family of a rising star jockey has announced with “deep sadness” that he has died after a tragic incident in Canberra. Cherchi, 23, was placed into an induced coma when suffering head injuries and internal bleeding after parting company with his mount in a race at Thoroughbred Park on March 20.
The family of a rising star jockey has announced with “deep sadness” that he has died after a tragic incident in Canberra . Cherchi, 23, was placed into an induced coma when suffering head injuries and internal bleeding after parting company with his mount in a race at Thoroughbred Park on March 20.
The incident happened as the field passed the 800m mark of the race when Cherchi’s mount Hasime fell and Penza, aboard Epic Statement, and Dunjenni, ridden by Shaun Guymer, were unable to avoid the fallen horse and were dislodged. With deep sadness, the Cherchi family have announced their beloved son Stefano passed away peacefully today. The family are very grateful for the love, prayers & messages sent by the racing community across the world. ðððHe was apprenticed in the UK to leading trainer Marco Botti and rode more than 100 winners during his time in England before heading to Australi
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