Apprentice jockey Izzy Neale has died at the age of 22 following a fall during a race in New South Wales. Neale suffered severe injuries when her horse, Marnoo, fell entering the home straight in the Warren Shire Cotton Cup on Sunday, November 8.
She was airlifted to Dubbo hospital following the incident. Tributes have poured in for the young jockey, with trainer Richard Freedman stating, "Words are not enough." Neale was a "dearly loved" figure in the Australian racing community.
Izzy Neale, 22, Dies After Fall During Australian Horse Race
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- Izzy Neale, ‘dearly loved’ Australian apprentice jockey, dies after fall at regional track — The Guardian Sports,
- Australian Jockey Izzy Neale Dead at 22 After Being Thrown From Her Horse — Yahoo Sports,
- Jockey Neale, 22, dies after fall during race — BBC Sport,