Stefano Cherchi, best known for his association with trainer Marco Botti in the UK, sustained a head injury and internal bleeding in a fall during racing in Canberra, Australia.
The twenty-three-year-old, who rode over 100 winners in the UK, transferred to Australia at the start of the year and was involved in a three-horse incident in the Affinity Electrical Technologies Class 1 Plate at Canberra on Wednesday.
The New South Wales Jockeys Association made a statement on social media platform 'X': "Following a fall at Canberra today, Stefano Cherchi has sustained a head injury and internal bleeding.
"Stefano has been transported to Canberra Hospital, where doctors will assess the full extent of the injuries.
"We pray for Stefano."
A similar sentiment was posted by Marco Botti on the same platform: ""The whole yard is saddened by the news this morning. Stefano has sustained serious injuries in a race fall in Australia.
"Thoughts and prayers are with @SC_Cherchi and his family."
