Today is an absolutely heartbreaking day for us all, but Stefano will always be with us. His charming character and smile can never be forgotten.
Our thoughts are with the Cherchi family and his close friends
Rest In Peace 💚🤍❤️
Marco Botti Racing
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Marco Botti Racing
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Italian Racehorse Trainer based in the UK at Prestige Place. Enquiries - [email protected] or 01638 662416.
- 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 ❤️❤️
- The Cherchi family would like to extend a thank you to all who have supported them during this difficult time 🙏🏼❤️
00:00 - Big loss for the yard as 3 nice horses leave us to continue their racing careers abroad. Unfortunately this is due to the same reason as many others that have already left, the lack of prize money in the UK @BHAPressOffice is forcing owners to sell/move horses abroad.
- Over 47 years working in racing, the last 12 years here at Prestige Place and Claire Ricks is still working 7 day weeks, riding out and travelling runners. A fantastic role model and talented horsewomen. Dedication is most certainly the word. Pictured here riding Excelebration.
- End of an era today as Crowned Eagle leaves us for his new home. We are very sad that he has been retired but he has been such a loyal servant to the yard and owes us nothing. We wish his new owners the very best of luck with him☘️#racehorsetoridinghorse #teambotti #retraining
00:00 - We understand that the effects of Stefano’s loss will be far reached and believe that any donations no matter how small, would be a lovely gesture of support and respect to his family
- **Winner** CAPLA TEMPTRESS lands the Grade 1 Natalma Stakes @WoodbineRacing. Congratulations to connections @TeamValor🏆🍾 #TeamBotti
- **Winner** ALJAZZI partnered by William Buick lands the Group 2 Duke Of Cambridge Stakes @Ascot. Giving Marco his first Royal Ascot winner! Congratulations to all connections @BlueDiamondStd @TonyNerses 🥂🍾🏆@DodsonHorrell #TeamBotti #fedondandh #feedtowin #teamdandh
- WHAT A MOMENT ❤️ Andrea Atzeni embrace the family of Stefano Cherchi after winning the Group 1 @SchweppesAus Sydney Cup 🏆🇮🇹 @cmaherracing
00:00 - We were sad to say goodbye to TATSUMAKI this week as he heads off to Hong Kong to continue his racing career. 🇭🇰 He won 3 races from 3 runs including the £150,000 Tattersalls October Auction stakes @tattersalls1766 achieving a rating of 100. Best of luck to his new connections
- EL BELLO gets up to give us a Valentine’s Day winner ❤️ Given a fine ride by @HollieDoyle1 💥 Congratulations to owners Scuderia Blueberry ⭐️ Bred by @MickleyStud #Bottiwinners
00:00 - Big congratulations to our wondering Claire Ricks for winning the dedication award at tonight’s Thoroughbred Industry Employee Awards. Over 48 years of dedicated work rewarded ⭐️ @godolphin #thoroughbredawardsuk
- We were very sad to hear of the passing of Silvio Pioli yesterday. Silvio looked after and rode horses such as Planteur, Moaajim and Joshua Tree whilst working here with us. A lovely man who will be deeply missed ❤️
