Summary
Australian jockey Izzy Neale, 22, died Tuesday, two days after she was injured when her horse fell during a race at Warren racecourse in New South Wales. Her family said she was an organ donor; another jockey injured in the race was later discharged from hospital.Key Facts
- Neale was injured Sunday when her horse, Marnoo, fell in the homestretch of a one-mile race.
- Marnoo suffered a fatal leg injury in the fall.
- Neale was unconscious when an air ambulance took her to a hospital.
- Her family announced her death in a statement released by Racing NSW on Tuesday.
- Neale recorded 88 wins in her career and made 699 starts, according to local media.
- Her family said organ donation would give others a chance at life.
- Jockey Diego Montes de Oca was also thrown from his horse and suffered a foot injury; he was later discharged from hospital.
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