Stephen Davies, a former champion apprentice jockey, died at the age of 53, know his cause of death, son and net worth
He had been sick with throat cancer.
Harry Davies, a rising star in the world of horse racing, paid an emotional tribute to his father, with whom he said he didn’t have much of a relationship.
Champion apprentice Jockey Stephen Davies cause of death, obituary, age, family, wife, son, net worth
Stephen Davies was named the best young Flat rider in 1994, and people thought he would do very well in the business. Even though he didn’t reach his full potential, he was still very well known and respected in the world of horse racing.
Stephen was Welsh, and he had ridden for some of the biggest names in the business, like the late Henry Cecil and Sir Michael Stoute. He was a Group 1 winner and had won 124 races in his career.
Davies was married to Angie, who worked as an assistant trainer at Palmer’s Newmarket stable with his net worth at $1 million.
The PJA, on behalf of all Professional Jockeys, send our sincere condolences to the family and friends of former flat jockey Stephen Davies, who has sadly passed away. https://t.co/uK9MLOlvt8
— The PJA (@PJAOfficial) March 13, 2023
Son of late Jockey Stephen Davies carries on family legacy in horse racing
Last season, Harry was second in the race for the apprentice title. He told the Racing Post about the death of his father Stephen Davies. He said, “It’s quite sad really. I didn’t have much of a relationship with my dad as he was dealing with his demons most of the time. I met him only a few times, but they did say when he was dying he had photos of me riding winners all around him. He was proud but struggled to reach out.”
The rest of Stephen Davies’ family also talked about how much he liked racing. Natasha Wilson, who is his sister, said, “Racing was Stephen’s life. We were all so proud of him when he was champion apprentice and Harry has followed in his footsteps now, which is really nice.”
Young jockey Alex Canchari died in 2021
Alex Canchari, a young jockey with a bright future, died in July 2021, when he was only 22 years old. Canchari was killed when he fell off his horse at the Canterbury Park racetrack in Minnesota during a race.
@John_hiraldo wearing a helmet cover of the late Alex Canchari in R5 Sunday @OaklawnRacing. Oaklawn riding colony held a moment of silence before Sunday's first race for Canchari, who rode 208 career winners in Hot Springs. pic.twitter.com/TKcbPgxKSH
— Robert Yates (@RobertYates1982) March 5, 2023
Canchari had a short but successful career as a jockey. He won his first race when he was 16 years old. And he rode in more than 1,300 races over the course of his career. Many people in the horse racing world were saddened by his death.
Other jockeys and trainers sent their condolences and remembered him as a talented and kind person. Canchari’s death shows how dangerous it is for jockeys to ride horses.
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