Leading Australian jockey found dead

LEADING Australian jockey Stathi Katsidis has been found dead at his Brisbane home a fortnight before he was due to ride in the Melbourne Cup.

Wed, 20 Oct, 2010 - 01:00

Police say there are no suspicious circumstances around the death of the multiple Group One-winning rider, 31, a brother of top professional boxer Michael Katsidis.

He was due to ride Australian Derby winner Shoot Out in the Cox Plate on Saturday and the Melbourne Cup.

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