Tragedy in the Horse Racing World: Young Jockey Stefano Cherchi Passes Away

Tragedy in the horse racing world: Sardinian jockey Stefano Cherchi has died. From Sassari, originally from Mores, 23 years old, Cherchi was admitted to the intensive care unit of the Canberra hospital in Australia, where he had arrived last March 20 following an accident suffered during a race at Thoroughbred Park: while leading on Hasime, Stefano Cherchi fell disastrously from the horse, sustaining serious head injuries. After two weeks of hospitalization in serious condition, the rising star of international horse racing died at 12:30 Australian time on Wednesday, April 3. This was announced on X by the NSW Jockeys Association, which supports jockeys and apprentices in NSW. The news was then also reported by Australian media. Who was Stefano Cherchi Considered a real talent, Stefano Cherchi had moved to Newmarket, England, when he was just 16 years old. Raised under the guidance of thoroughbred trainer Marco Botti, across the Channel he had achieved 106 victories and a full consensus and popularity, also thanks to his splendid character and his brightness, as also evidenced by the extraordinary wave of affection and solidarity that in these very hard days has overwhelmed the family, very well-known and highly esteemed on the island. Having moved to Australia just a few months ago, he had already achieved two victories and several important placements.