Jockey Sheriden Tomlinson points to the sky in tribute to Chris Caserta after Tomlinson won on Deference in race eight. Photo CLAIRE POWER
THE death of popular jockey Chris Caserta cast a pall over Friday’s race meeting with grieving jockeys wearing black armbands.
Caserta’s body was recovered in waters off a Gold Coast beach about 8.30am Friday.
He had been swimming at Surfers Paradise beach about 10pm on Wednesday when he became caught in a rip.
Caserta moved from Victoria at the start of last December, hoping a new base would provide a launching pad to revitalise his career.
He told the Tribune in April he was keen to succeed with a long-term view of going where the rides are and maximising every opportunity.
