The sport of horse racing has a grand and noble history. It has brought nail-biting thrills and excitement to fans for countless generations. But it also is extremely hazardous to jockeys and their equine mounts. For example, apprentice jockey Izzy Neale was seriously injured and her horse, Marnoo, tragically had to be put down, following a dreadful collision days ago with another jockey and his horse Shadow Dane in Australia. Per The New York Post via news.com.au, Neale is unfortunately in critical condition in a hospital. She is 22 years old. According to The U.K. Sun, Neale "is fighting for her life."
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Per The Sun, "Neale's colleague Diego Montes de Oca was also hospitalised as he unseated at the same time." However, he sustained what is being called "a minor foot unjury." That is opposed to Neale's reportedly much more troubling medical situation.
According to The New York Post, Izzy Neale has emerged triumphant in 88 races out of 699 career starts.
Racing NSW (New South Wales) Issued a Statement About Izzy Neale's Situation
The organization took action following the accident that left Izzy Neale badly hurt. In a somber statement dated November 8 on X, Racing NSW said, "Following consultation with jockeys and trainers engaged to participate at today's race meeting at Scone, a decision has been made to postpone the meeting. The decision follows the serious race fall involving apprentice jockey Izzy Neale at Warren yesterday."
The statement added, "Izzy remains in Dubbo Hospital in a critical condition, with her family by her side. The thoughts and heartfelt support of Racing NSW and the entire racing community are with Izzy, her family, friends and colleagues during this extremely difficult time."
Concerned People Posted Supportive Messages for Her
In the comments section, several people wrote messages for Neale to rally around her at this challenging time.
One wrote, "Toughest part of the sport. thinking of Izzy and all her family and friends."
From another came this thought. "Right thing to do. It's what should happen when any of #HorseRacing's athletes are critically injured, and certainly if they die as a result. But when a racehorse is critically injured & often euthanized soon thereafter, the races continue as though nothing had happened."
A third penned, "Izzy praying for you all be strong."
