22-year-old jockey Izzy Neale dies from injuries sustained in race fall

Summary

Australian apprentice jockey Izzy Neale has died at age 22 from injuries she suffered in a race fall. Her family said in a statement released by Racing NSW that she died "surrounded by family and friends." Neale was seriously hurt when her horse Marnoo fell in the homestretch of a one-mile race, the Warren Shire Cotton Cup at a regional track in New South Wales, on Sunday, and CBS News reports the horse suffered a fatal leg injury. Trainer Richard Freedman said "Words are not enough."

Timeline

1. ABC

   10 Nov 2026, 09:32 UTCSource ↗

   ABC reports that jockey Izzy Neale, 22, has died from injuries sustained in a race fall, with her family saying in a statement released by Racing NSW that she died "surrounded by family and friends."

2. BBC

   10 Nov 2026, 11:34 UTCSource ↗

   BBC reports that Australian jockey Izzy Neale, 22, passed away following a fall during a race in Australia on Sunday.

3. CBS News

   10 Nov 2026, 19:42 UTCSource ↗

   CBS News reports that Izzy Neale suffered injuries when her horse Marnoo fell and suffered a fatal leg injury in the homestretch of a 1-mile race.

4. The Guardian

   10 Nov 2026, 22:23 UTCSource ↗

   The Guardian reports that 22-year-old apprentice jockey Izzy Neale died after severe injuries suffered when her mount Marnoo fell entering the home straight in the Warren Shire Cotton Cup in NSW, and quotes trainer Richard Freedman saying "Words are not enough."