Police have confirmed leading jockey Dean Holland died at the scene, after he sustained critical injuries when he was thrown to the ground in a shocking fall during a race on Monday.
Holland, 34, was aboard Headingley when the horse ducked in and fell as the field entered the straight during a maiden race, the first on the card at Donald in Victoria, bringing down another runner.
Alana Kelly, who was on the other faller, got up and walked in but paramedics rushed to Holland’s side and summoned an air ambulance. However, he could not be saved and the rest of the meeting was abandoned. Both horses were unhurt.
