Australian horse rider dies at 22 after race fall

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Australian apprentice jockey Izzy Neale has died at the age of 22 after falling from her horse during a race at Warren Racecourse in New South Wales. Read More:…

Australian apprentice jockey Izzy Neale has died at the age of 22 after falling from her horse during a race at Warren Racecourse in New South Wales on Sunday.

Neale was dislodged from her horse, Marnoo, during the race and airlifted to Dubbo Hospital, where she received medical treatment.

Her family announced her death on Tuesday on X in a joint statement with Racing NSW, saying she passed away surrounded by her loved ones.

“It is with deep sadness and broken hearts that we announce the passing of our beloved Izzy, surrounded by her closest family and friends,” the statement read.

The family described Neale’s love for horses as a lifelong passion, saying she had been riding before she could walk.

“Izzy rode horses before she could walk. Her love of horses was a lifelong passion that, more recently, had grown into a love of racing,” the statement added.

They also revealed that Neale would become an organ donor, offering hope to others despite the family’s devastating loss.

“Through organ donation, Izzy will give others the chance of life, bringing some comfort to our family amid this devastating loss,” they said.

The Cotton Cup meeting was abandoned following the incident, while Marnoo was euthanised after sustaining a serious leg injury.

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