Overview
- Neale was dislodged during the Warren Shire Cotton Cup and fell heavily near the 400-metre mark on Sunday, after which she was treated on site and airlifted to Dubbo Hospital in a critical condition.
- Her mount, Marnoo, suffered a near foreleg injury and was euthanised at the scene, while fellow jockey Diego Montes de Oca was taken to Dubbo with foot injuries and has since been discharged.
- Stewards abandoned the remaining race at Warren and Racing NSW told trainers and jockeys it had postponed Monday’s Scone meeting, with reports that the fixture was moved to Wednesday.
- Racing NSW has opened a formal inquiry into the incident and will review the circumstances of the fall and race-day responses.
- Neale, a 22-year-old apprentice with 88 winners since starting in February 2024, remains surrounded by family and the incident has prompted widespread support from the regional racing community and calls for careful review of safety and welfare procedures.