Jockey, 22, dies after being thrown from horse mid-race
A race at the Warren Shire Cotton Cup on Sunday, November 8, ended in tragedy when 22-year-old jockey Izzy Neale suffered a fatal fall.
Neale was riding a horse named Marnoo when the accident happened mid-race. She was reportedly left unconscious after falling. Following the accident, Neale was airlifted to a hospital in Dubbo, New South Wales. Despite being placed on life support, the young jockey later died due to her injuries.
Neale made her debut on the amateur racing circuit in 2024, going on to compete in 88 races and record 699 career starts.
A joint statement was issued by her family and Racing NSW. The family also requested privacy as they navigate the difficult days ahead and begin to process their loss.
“It is with deep sadness and broken hearts that we announce the passing of our beloved Izzy, surrounded by her closest family and friends,” it read.
“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.
