Australian Apprentice Jockey Izzy Neale Dies After Race Fall in Warren
Apprentice jockey Izzy Neale died after falling from Marnoo during a race at Warren Racecourse in Australia. The 22-year-old was airlifted to hospital and had ridden 88 winners. Her family said organ donation would give others “the chance of life.”
Australian jockey Izzy Neale, a 22-year-old apprentice, died after falling from Marnoo during a race at Warren Racecourse in Australia on Sunday, November 8. She had ridden 88 winners.
Neale was airlifted to Dubbo Hospital in critical condition after the fall. Her family announced her death on Tuesday.
Fall halted the race meeting
Neale and fellow jockey Diego Montes de Oca were unseated around the 400-meter mark during the Warren Shire Cotton Cup. Montes de Oca, who rode Shadow Dane, was taken to hospital by ambulance.
Officials abandoned the remaining races. Montes de Oca suffered minor foot injuries and was later discharged from hospital.
Neale’s horse, Marnoo, suffered a serious leg injury and was euthanized, according to details of the incident. Racing New South Wales also postponed a meeting at Scone scheduled for the following day.
Family remembers her love of horses
Neale’s family said she had loved horses from an early age. “Izzy rode horses before she could walk,” the family said in a statement.
They said organ donation would help others and offer some comfort amid their loss. “Through organ donation, Izzy will give others the chance of life,” the family said.
Neale rode her first winner aboard Scruff’s Magic in February 2024 at the Condobolin picnic races. She later worked for trainers in Muswellbrook, Scone and Sydney, and was employed by trainer Brett Robb.
The Australian Trainers’ Association said Neale’s death had left the racing community grieving. “It hurts beyond words that Izzy will not have the years ahead to keep living hers,” the association said.
