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Posted: 20 Aug 2021 at 4:36pm |
Sad news that Elvis (Ricky) Thurgood has passed away at the age of 62. 41 years after his race fall and catastrophic injury. Total dedication throughout from hi family.
RV and VJA Statement: Vale Elvis ‘Ricky’ ThurgoodRacing Victoria Staff@RacingVictoria 11:43am Elvis “Ricky” Thurgood has passed away peacefully at Melbourne’s Alfred Hospital overnight, aged 62, some 41 years after a catastrophic fall at Caulfield in the Easter Cup of 1980. “As Ricky’s loving parents and family, the past 41 years have been like nothing we could have ever have anticipated. Our blessing is that we have been able to care for Ricky at home throughout that time. We love him beyond all else and his passing leaves us heartbroken.” “On behalf of Racing Victoria and all involved in racing, I extend our deepest sympathies to the Thurgood family at this time. Ricky was a highly talented and respected young rider making his way in Victorian racing when the injury occurred. “On behalf of all past and current Victorian jockeys, we recognise Ricky’s passing and remember him as a much loved and valued member of the Victorian jockey group. |
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The only time I saw A A Armanasco emotional was when he talked about Elvis. Elvis would have been a star, we was a star, he is one now.
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Just read online that Ricky's mum Doris passed away this week, just shy of the 1 year anniversary since Ricky passed.
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