Stefano Cherchi dies following Canberra fall
Rider was injured at the Australian track on March 20.
Stefano Cherchi, who rode over 100 winners in the UK, has died as the result of injuries sustained in a fall in Australia last month. The 23-year-old was riding at Canberra on March 20 when his mount, Hasime, fell in the Affinity Electrical Technologies Plate, with two other riders escaping serious injury after being unseated in the incident. Cherchi received medical treatment at the track before being transferred to hospital and was found to have sustained a head injury and internal bleeding.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. 💔💔💔 — NSW Jockeys (@nswjockeys) April 3, 2024
The New South Wales Jockeys Association posted on X, formerly twitter, on Wednesday: “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.” Cherchi partnered 38 winners for trainer Marco Botti while in the UK before switching to Australia earlier in the year.
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