Champion Queensland jockey Stathi Katsidis has been found dead.
His body was discovered at his home in Hendra on Brisbane's northside early on Tuesday by his partner Melissa Jackson.
Jackson's father Tony Jackson confirmed the star rider's death which has shocked the Australian racing industry.
The cause of his death is unknown but police believe there were no suspicious circumstances.
Katsidis was due to ride AJC Australian Derby winner Shoot Out in Saturday's Cox Plate at Moonee Valley and next month's Melbourne Cup at Flemington.
