Stefano Cherchi

Stefano Cherchi (8 March 2001 – 3 April 2024) was an Italian jockey.[1]

Career

Cherchi had 38 wins in the United Kingdom riding horses trained by fellow Italian Marco Botti.[2] In total he rode the winners of 106 races in Britain and a further two in Australia.[3]

In 2021, he won the Grey Horse Handicap riding Mitrosonfire.[4]

Personal life

His girlfriend Brittany is the daughter of Irish jockey Kieren Fallon.[5]

On 20 March 2024, Cherchi was injured when his horse Hasime fell while racing at Canberra, Australia.[6] On 3 April he died in hospital from his injuries, at the age of 23.[7]

References

1. "Jockey Stefano Cherchi, 23, dies from injuries after fall from horse". Sky News. Retrieved 4 April 2024.
2. Kendrick, Paul (3 April 2024). "Tributes flood in for racing star following tragic death in Australia". Wigan Observer.
3. Stevens, James (3 April 2024). "'It's just heartbreaking' - racing in mourning following death of jockey Stefano Cherchi at the age of 23". Racing Post. Archived from the original on 3 April 2024. Retrieved 4 April 2024.
4. Milnes, David (14 August 2021). "Just one shade of grey for Muir as Mitrosonfire hits the target". www.racingpost.com. Retrieved 4 April 2024.
5. Armytage, Marcus (3 April 2024). "Kieren Fallon's daughter in emotional tribute after jockey boyfriend dies following fall". The Telegraph. ISSN 0307-1235. Retrieved 4 April 2024.
6. "Jockey Stefano Cherchi, 23, dies after fall at Canberra racetrack last month". The Guardian. Associated Press. 3 April 2024. ISSN 0261-3077. Retrieved 4 April 2024.
7. Berry, Gavin; Reporters, PA Sport (3 April 2024). "Italian jockey Stefano Cherchi dead aged 23 two weeks after fall in Australia". Daily Record. Retrieved 4 April 2024.