Australian apprentice jockey Izzy Neale dies at 22 after Warren fall
The gist
Apprentice jockey Izzy Neale, 22, died after a fall at Warren races in western NSW on Sunday.
Her death led Racing NSW to postpone a meeting and prompted an inquiry.
How it unfolded
- 2024Neale moved from the academy/amateur ranks into professional riding, winning at Condobolin on her first professional race ride.
- Jul 4, 2026Neale rode It's A Tata to win the TAB Highway Handicap at Rosehill Gardens, her first city winner.
- Nov 8, 2026Neale fell from her mount Marnoo at the 400-metre mark of the 1,600m Cotton Cup at Warren, suffering head injuries; she was treated onsite and airlifted to Dubbo Hospital in a critical condition. Marnoo suffered a near foreleg injury and was euthanased.
Key terms
- apprentice jockey
- A professional horse rider in racing, typically light and fit, who competes for trainers and earns a share of winnings.
- Racing NSW
- A statutory body that controls, supervises and regulates thoroughbred horse racing in New South Wales, Australia.
- picnic ranks
- Amateur thoroughbred horse racing meetings, mainly in Australia, run by amateur clubs with amateur riders and hobby-trained horses.
Source: Wikipedia