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OBITUARY – ELVIS ‘RICKY’ THURGOOD<\/span><\/h1>\n

A very sad exit of Ricky Thurgood\u00a0dearly beloved son of Doris and Noel Thurgood of Caulfield, Victoria, who loved Elvis so much, he was always referred to as Elvis, which he, in turn,\u00a0 responded to, with a smile.<\/span><\/p>\n

While sending my sincere condolences to his entire family, I must add that Ricky’s parents, to their credit, gave up nearly everything in life, to look after this son, after his tragic accident, and I was privileged to know them both, personally.<\/span><\/p>\n

I will now pass on to the obituary notice I have just read, with genuine sadness, so rest in peace now<\/span><\/p>\n

Elvis Ricky Thurgood, and may God bless you and keep you in His care, forever.<\/span><\/p>\n

\"Desmond<\/p>\n

Desmond Kelly.<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

(Editor-in-Chief) eLanka.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Victorian racing mourns loss of popular jockey Elvis \u2018Ricky\u2019 Thurgood, 62<\/span> Gilbert Gardiner<\/span><\/span><\/h1>\n

\"Gilbert<\/p>\n

Source:-heraldsun<\/a><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

\n

The entire Victoria racing family is mourning the loss of Elvis \u201cRicky\u201d Thurgood, who died peacefully in Melbourne overnight on Friday, aged 62.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

Thurgood\u2019s loving parents Noel and Doris spent the past four decades caring for the former jockey, who suffered a traumatic brain injury and extreme physical deficits in a 1980 fall at Caulfield.<\/span><\/p>\n

Thurgood, who was born in Sri Lanka in 1958, rode 58 winners from 533 starts before tragedy struck in the Easter Cup at Caulfield when his mount Taras Regent sustained a fatal heart attack and collapsed.<\/span><\/p>\n

Doctors at The Alfred hospital at the time advised family Thurgood was not expected to survive the night.<\/span><\/p>\n

He would go on to surpass all predictions \u2014 days, weeks and months \u2014 to survive and thrive for 41 years in the family home at Caulfield South\u00a0thanks to the dedication of his parents.<\/span><\/p>\n

Thurgood is survived by his parents Noel and Doris, brother Derek and sister Debbie as well as immediate family Brian, Wendy, Andrew, Kellie and Vanessa.<\/span><\/p>\n

\u201cAs Ricky\u2019s loving parents and family, the past 41 years have been like nothing we could have ever have anticipated,\u201d the Thurgoods said in a statement.<\/span><\/p>\n

\u201cOur blessing is that we have been able to care for Ricky at home throughout that time.<\/span><\/p>\n

\u201cWe love him beyond all else and his passing leaves us heartbroken.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n

Thurgood and his siblings Derek and Debbie were brought out to Australia in 1969.<\/span><\/p>\n

He attended secondary school at Caulfield High, which was next to the racecourse.<\/span><\/p>\n

Thurgood would go on to start an apprenticeship with legendary Caulfield trainer Angus Armanasco.<\/span><\/p>\n

His first ever race ride was at Flemington in 1976 as a 17-year-old.<\/span><\/p>\n

\"Gilbert<\/span><\/p>\n

In the same year, Thurgood rode his first winner aboard a horse called World Wonder at Caulfield.<\/span><\/p>\n

Victorian Jockeys\u2019 Association executive officer Matthew Hyland paid tribute to Thurgood.<\/span><\/p>\n

\u201cOn behalf of all past and current Victorian jockeys, we recognise Ricky\u2019s passing and remember him as a much loved and valued member of the Victorian jockey group,\u201d Hyland said.<\/span><\/p>\n

\u201cWe recognise Ricky\u2019s successes as a jockey, we salute the unbelievable reserves of bravery and courage he called on over the past 41 years of a truly extraordinary life.<\/span><\/p>\n

\u201cWe pay every possible tribute to the unfailing dedication shown by his loving, kind and amazing parents, Noel and Doris, and to the love and support provided by his brother Derek and his sister Debbie.<\/span><\/p>\n

\u201cI speak for all VJA members in especially recognising and thanking Lisa Stevens from the RV\/VJA Jockey Assistance Program and my predecessor Des O\u2019Keeffe for their unwavering support of Ricky and the Thurgood family. Rest peacefully Ricky.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n

Racing Victoria chief executive Giles Thompson echoed the sentiment.<\/span><\/p>\n

\u201cI 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,\u201d Thompson said.<\/span><\/p>\n

\u201cTo Ricky\u2019s parents, Noel and Doris, please know that we recognise Ricky for the incredible courage he has shown over the past 41 years, and know we will remember the unwavering love and care shown by you to your son over this amazing journey.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n

Originally published as\u00a0Victorian racing mourns loss of popular jockey Elvis \u2018Ricky\u2019 Thurgood, 62<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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