Izzy Neale, a 22‑year‑old jockey, died after a fatal accident during a 1‑mile race. The incident occurred on the homestretch when her horse, Marnoo, fell and sustained a leg injury that proved to be lethal.
Neale was riding Marnoo when the horse lost its footing and collapsed. The fall caused a severe leg injury to the horse, which was immediately pronounced dead.
The race was a 1‑mile event, and the accident took place in the final stretch of the course. Neale was on the horse at the time of the fall.
Details about the race location and the circumstances surrounding the incident remain limited, but the tragedy has shocked the local racing community.
<small>Source: CBS News — read the original story there.</small>