Apprentice jockey Izzy Neale dies at 22 after race fall at Warren
The 22-year-old was airlifted to hospital in critical condition after falling during the Cotton Cup on Sunday and died surrounded by family.
Izzy Neale fell heavily when the horse Marnoo faltered near the 400-metre mark. Izzy Neale was unconscious when airlifted to Dubbo Hospital.
Marnoo was euthanised after suffering a foreleg injury. Neale had 88 winning rides since turning professional in February 2024, including a Highway Handicap victory at Rosehill in July.
Her family said she rode horses before she could walk, later developing a passion for racing. Through organ donation, Neale will help give others the chance of life.
This is the first jockey death from a race fall in NSW since 2017.
- 22
- Age
- February 2024
- Professional career start
- 88
- Winning rides
- 2017
- Previous jockey death from race fall in
Why it mattersThe death highlights the serious risks riders face and marks a significant loss to Australia's racing community.
AustraliaNSW racing is mourning the loss of a promising young rider; Racing NSW cancelled Monday's meeting at Scone in her honour.
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