Jockey Stefano Cherchi has died aged 23 two weeks after being hurt in a fall.
The Sardinian, who previously rode in Britain, fell during a meeting at Canberra, Australia.
His girlfriend Brittany, daughter of legendary former jockey Kieren Fallon, had travelled to be at his bedside.
“With deep sadness, the Cherchi family have announced their beloved son Stefano passed away peacefully today,” said the New South Wales Jockeys Association in a statement.
“The family are very grateful for the love, prayers and messages sent by the racing community across the world.”
The rider was placed in intensive care with a serious head injury after his mount fell during a race at Canberra on 20 March.
Cherchi’s horse Hasime came down in an incident that involved two other horses.
