Izzy Neale, ‘dearly loved’ Australian apprentice jockey, dies after fall at regional track

Twenty-two-year-old suffered severe injuries at race on Sunday‘Words are not enough,’ says trainer Richard FreedmanApprentice jockey Izzy Neale has died following a fall at a regional racecourse.Neale suffered severe injuries when her mount Marnoo fell entering the home straight in the Warren Shire Cotton Cup in NSW. Continue reading…

Apprentice jockey Izzy Neale has died following a fall at a regional racecourse Apprentice jockey Izzy Neale has died following a fall at a regional racecourse. Neale suffered severe injuries when her mount Marnoo fell entering the home straight in the Warren Shire Cotton Cup in NSW. The 22-year-old fell heavily and was unconscious when airlifted to Dubbo Hospital on Sunday. On Tuesday night, her family released a statement saying she had not recovered. “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 family said. “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. “Through organ donation, Izzy will give others the chance of life, bringing some comfort to our family amid this devastating loss. “We are deeply grateful for the love, kindness and support shown to Izzy and our family by her friends, the racing community and everyone who has been by our side during this heartbreaking time. “We would like to thank Racing NSW and the NSW Jockeys Association for their care, compassion and support during this incredibly difficult time.” Racing industry figures took to