Jockey Izzy Neale, 22, dies after her horse suffers fatal fall during race in Australia
Fatal fall at Warren racecourse
Neale was injured Sunday when Marnoo fell in the homestretch of a 1-mile race at Warren racecourse. The horse suffered a fatal leg injury. Neale was unconscious when she was airlifted to a hospital. Racing NSW, the state thoroughbred authority, said Tuesday that she had died, relaying a statement from her family.
Family remembers lifelong passion
Neale’s family said she had ridden horses before she could walk and described her passion for horses as lifelong. More recently, they said, she had developed a love of racing.
The family also said organ donation would give others a chance of life and provide some comfort amid their loss. Neale rode 88 winners during her career.
Second rider also injured
Racing NSW said Diego Montes de Oca was also thrown from his horse during the race. He suffered a foot injury and was later discharged from hospital.
Key points
- Neale died Tuesday, two days after being injured in a race at Warren racecourse.
- Her horse Marnoo suffered a fatal leg injury after falling in the homestretch.
- Neale’s family said organ donation would give others a chance of life.
- Diego Montes de Oca suffered a foot injury and was later discharged from hospital.