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What should have been another day of horse racing ended in heartbreak after a young jockey suffered a devastating accident in front of spectators.
The 22-year-old was competing in the Warren Shire Cotton Cup when her horse, Marnoo, fell during the race. She suffered severe head injuries and lost consciousness.
Emergency medical teams treated her at the scene before she was airlifted to Dubbo Hospital in New South Wales. Despite receiving intensive medical care, she sadly passed away two days later, surrounded by her closest family and friends.
Her name was Izzy Neale, a young rider whose passion for horses began long before she entered professional racing. She had recorded 699 career starts and 88 wins.
Her family also announced that her organs would be donated, giving others a chance at life.
The horse involved in the accident suffered a serious leg injury and was euthanized. The remaining races were cancelled.
Tributes have poured in from the racing community, remembering Izzy as a talented, joyful young woman whose life ended far too soon.
