Australian track work rider Riharna Thomson dies following freak accidentGRAHAM TIDY Canberra track work rider Riharna Thomson has died after a riding accident. Canberra track work rider Riharna Thomson died on Friday morning following serious head injuries sustained from an accident at Thoroughbred Park on Tuesday. "Riharna was a dedicated track rider rising early every morning to ride track work and was recently promoted to the position of stable foreman," Canberra Racing Club said in a statement. "Everyone in the racing family at Thoroughbred Park is deeply affected by the passing of Riharna. The Canberra Racing Club stewards will also investigate.

Source: Stuff March 03, 2017 01:07 UTC