Races postponed as apprentice Izzy Neale remains in critical condition

Racing NSW called off Monday’s Scone meeting as apprentice Izzy Neale remained in a critical condition in Dubbo hospital following a fall at Warren on Sunday.

The decision was made in consultation with jockeys and trainers to postpone the meeting as the racing industry’s thoughts and prayers are with Neale.

“The decision follows the serious race fall involving apprentice jockey Izzy Neale at Warren yesterday,” the Racing NSW statement said.

“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.”

Neale and fellow rider Diego Montes de Oca fell when Neale’s mount Marnoo suffered a catastrophic foreleg injury on the home turn of the Warren Shire Cotton Cup.

Montes de Oca has a suspected broken left foot and was transferred to Dubbo hospital via ambulance.

Neale was airlifted to Dubbo after losing consciousness in the fall. The final race at Warren was abandoned after the fall.

Marnoo had to be euthanised because of its injury.