Australian Jockey Izzy Neale Dead at 22 After Being Thrown From Her Horse

November 10, 2026 · Yahoo Sports

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Australian apprentice jockey Izzy Neale has died after an incident that took place over the weekend in New South Wales. She was 22.

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Reuters reported on Tuesday, November 10, that she was thrown from her horse, Marnoo, during the Warren Shire Cotton Cup on Sunday, November 8, and airlifted to Dubbo hospital.

“It is with deep sadness and broken hearts that we announce the passing of our beloved Izzy, surrounded by her closest family and friends,” read a statement from the family posted on the official Racing NSW X account.

“Izzy rode horses before she could walk,” the statement continued. “Her love of horses was a lifelong passion that, more recently, had grown into a love of racing.”

Noting that Izzy’s organs will be donated, the family said she will “give others the chance of life, bringing some comfort to our family amid this devastating loss.”

The family thanked their relatives, friends and the racing community as well as Racing NSW, the NSW Jockeys Association and “the medical staff who cared for Izzy with such compassion” for their support.

“As we come to terms with our loss, we ask that our family’s privacy be respected,” the statement concluded. “Izzy was dearly loved and will forever be in our hearts.”

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According to the New York Post, Izzy “lost consciousness” after she was dislodged from her horse at about the 400-meter mark during the Warren Shire Cotton Cup. She was reportedly placed on life support after being taken to the hospital.

Per the Post, the final race of the program was abandoned, and Marnoo was euthanized.

Thoroughbred Daily News reported that jockey Diego Montes de Oca was also dislodged from his horse and suffered a foot injury. According to the outlet, Izzy’s death is the first racing fatality in New South Wales since Darren Jones died in April 2017.

Izzy’s brother Tommy Neale wrote on Facebook that he couldn’t “believe what’s happened,” adding: “You’ll always be my lil baby sister, you were my best friend an we always was so close so I dunno how I’m gonna deal with this.”

“I’m so sorry I spent years in jail and didn’t spend much time together before this accident,” he added. “I can’t even comprehend how I feel till we meet again sis ❤ gonna miss you so much!!”