A 22-year-old apprentice jockey has died after falling from her mount during a race in Australia on Sunday.
\n\nJockey Izzy Neale was dislodged and fell heavily mid-race from her horse Marnoo and was airlifted to Dubbo hospital in the far west of the state of NSW after receiving urgent trackside care for a head injury.
\n\nShe remained in a critical condition until her death.
\n\nNeale’s family announced on Tuesday she had passed away from her injuries while thanks all those who worked so hard to save her life :
\n\nSenior ride Diego Montes de Oca was also injured in the same race. He suffered minor injuries to his foot and has since been discharged from hospital.
\n\nNeale won 88 races from 699 career starts in her young career, NEWS.com reports.
\n\nThe Australian Turf Club posted on social media that the organisation was “deeply saddened by the tragic passing” of the young apprentice jockey, ABC News reported.
\n\n“A talented young rider with a bright future, Izzy’s passion for horses and racing will always be remembered,” the club said.
\n\nIzzy Neale riding It’s A Tata win Race 2 TAB Highway Handicap during Sydney Racing at Rosehill Gardens on July 04, 2026 in…
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