Australian apprentice jockey Izzy Neale dead at 22 after fall from horse during race

A sudden death stunned the horse racing world in Australia on Tuesday.

Izzy Neale, an apprentice jockey, died after being thrown from her horse during a race in New South Wales, her family and Racing NSW said in a statement on Tuesday. She was 22.

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"It is with deep sadness and broken hearts that we announce the passing of our beloved Izzy, surrounded by her closest family and friends," a joint statement read.