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.\n<\/p>\n
Neale was dislodged from her horse, Marnoo, during the race and airlifted to Dubbo Hospital, where she received medical treatment.\n<\/p>\n
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.\n<\/p>\n
\u201cIt is with deep sadness and broken hearts that we announce the passing of our beloved Izzy, surrounded by her closest family and friends,\u201d the statement read.<\/p>\n
The family described Neale\u2019s love for horses as a lifelong passion, saying she had been riding before she could walk.<\/p>\n
\u201cIzzy rode horses before she could walk. Her love of horses was a lifelong passion that, more recently, had grown into a love of racing,\u201d the statement added.\n<\/p>\n
They also revealed that Neale would become an organ donor, offering hope to others despite the family\u2019s devastating loss.<\/p>\n
\u201cThrough organ donation, Izzy will give others the chance of life, bringing some comfort to our family amid this devastating loss,\u201d they said. <\/p>\n
The Cotton Cup meeting was abandoned following the incident, while Marnoo was euthanised after sustaining a serious leg injury.\n<\/p>\n
A second jockey involved in the same race, Diego Montes de Oca, also sustained injuries to his foot. He was later discharged from hospital.\n<\/p>\n
Neale recorded 88 winners during her professional riding career and was remembered by members of the Australian racing community as a talented young jockey.\n<\/p>\n
The Australian Turf Club described her as a \u201ctalented young rider with a bright future\u201d.
Trainer John Thompson, who Neale worked for, also paid tribute to the young jockey in a message posted on X.\n<\/p>\n
\u201cAn absolute beacon of shining light. Always happy. Always smiling. Loved by everyone who met her,\u201d he wrote.\n<\/p>\n
\u201cThe world is poorer for the loss of a beautiful young lady. Heartbreaking.\u201d
Neale\u2019s family expressed gratitude to the racing community, medical staff, friends and members of the public for their support during the difficult period.<\/p>\n
\u201cAs we come to terms with our loss, we ask that our family\u2019s privacy be respected,\u201d they said.\n<\/p>\n
\u201cIzzy was dearly loved and will forever be in our hearts.\u201d\n <\/p>\n
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