Horse Jockey Dean Holland Dead At 34 After Fall During Race

Tragic information within the horse racing world … jockey Dean Holland died on Monday after he fell from his horse throughout an occasion, officers introduced.

He was simply 34 years previous.

Based on Racing Victoria, thoroughbred racing’s governing physique in Victoria, Australia, Holland was driving within the opening race at Donald Racecourse … when he and one other jockey have been thrown from their horses.

Officers say Holland was instantly tended to by medics — and was slated to be airlifted to Melbourne — although he finally succumbed to his accidents.

Racing Victoria introduced the opposite rider who fell, and their two horses, didn’t maintain important accidents within the accident.

“On behalf of the Victorian racing business, I wish to lengthen our prayers and heartfelt condolences to Dean’s associate Lucy, his youngsters, his household, pals and colleagues on the extremely unhappy information of his passing,” Racing Victoria exec Andrew Jones stated in an announcement on Monday.

“It was a tragic accident at Donald at the moment and we’re all are deeply shocked and saddened that Dean has handed away on account of accidents sustained within the fall.”

Racing Victoria added an investigation into the crash is ongoing.

Holland started his racing profession in South Australia in 2005 … and piled up over 1,000 wins. Actually, he had simply gained a race final week.

Racing Victoria stated he was the daddy of 4 youngsters.

“Along with Racing Victoria,” Victorian Jockeys Affiliation Chief Govt Matt Hyland stated Monday, “the Jockey Help Program shall be wrapping its arms across the driving group and shall be working to assist Lucy and the Holland household each now and importantly into the long run.”