STATHI REMEMBERED

By Graham Potter | Wednesday, October 19, 2011

Twelve months ago the racing world was reeling in a state of shock following the untimely death of jockey Stathi Katsidis.

It was on the morning of October 19, 2010 that Katsidis’ lifeless body was discovered in his home in Brisbane leaving the race riding ranks in Australia the poorer for his passing.

At Eagle Farm today, a banner was stretched out in the public section facing the parade ring. It stated quite simply, ‘We love you Stathi – Legend.’

Just before the last race a single punter expressed the same sentiments as he shouted the message across the front of the main grandstand (see photo below). He added, ‘We remember you Stathi. I’m here. I remember.’

He might have cast a lonely figure in the otherwise empty public enclosure, but he spoke for many.

Katsidis was a friend of this website to which he contributed his personal blog for all too short a time. His presence is sorely missed at HRO.

On this anniversary of his death we echo the cry of that punter!