Jockey Izzy Neale, 22, Dies After Falling From Horse During Race: ‘Loved by Everyone Who Met Her’
Australian jockey Izzy Neale has died at age 22 following a fall during a race at the Warren Racecourse. Her family confirmed the news and noted that she will be an organ donor, while the horse involved in the accident was also euthanized.
Why it matters
The incident highlights the inherent physical risks involved in professional horse racing and has prompted an outpouring of grief from the racing community.
Izzy Neale Credit: Jeremy Ng/Getty NEED TO KNOW Horse racing jockey Izzy Neale has died, her family announced on social media this week
Neale, 22, sustained head injuries in an accident during the Cotton Cup race event at the Warren Racecourse in Australia on Sunday, Nov. 8
Neale's horse Marnoo sustained a serious leg injury in the accident and was euthanized shortly afterwards
Horse racing jockey Izzy Neale has died at the age of 22 after falling from her horse during an event in Australia over the weekend, her family announced in a social media post on Tuesday, Nov. 10.
News of Neale's death was shared in a statement by her family, which was posted on Racing NSW's social media pages.
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