Apprentice Jockey Izzy Neale Dies After Warren Race Fall

Apprentice jockey Izzy Neale has died after a fall during a race at Warren in New South Wales on Sunday, November 8, her family confirmed in a statement released through Racing NSW. The family said she was surrounded by close relatives and friends. “Izzy was dearly loved and will forever be in our hearts,” her family said. They said her organ donation would give other people a chance at life and bring the family some comfort. They described her love of horses from before she could walk and her more recent involvement in racing, and asked for privacy. Racing NSW said Neale and fellow jockey Diego Montes de Oca fell from their mounts near the 400-metre mark in Race 6 at Warren. Neale was airlifted to hospital. The authority’s earlier medical report said she remained critically ill at Dubbo Hospital with her family present. Montes de Oca suffered soft-tissue injuries to his left foot, with no fractures identified, and was discharged. Following Neale’s fall, Racing NSW postponed the Scone meeting after consulting participating jockeys and trainers. The meeting has been rescheduled for Wednesday, November 11. The accompanying Tamworth barrier trials were cancelled, with a trial added after the last race at Scone.