Australian Jockey Holland Dies After Fall

Australian Jockey Holland Dies After Fall
Jockey Dean Holland riding Inn Keeper after winning Race 8, the Midfield Group Wangoom Handicap, during the Warrnambool Jumps Carnival at Warrnambool Racing Club in Warrnambool, Australia, on May 5, 2021. Vince Caligiuri/Getty Images
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Australian jockey Dean Holland has died as a result of injuries sustained after falling during a race at the Donald Racecourse in Victoria on Monday, Racing Victoria said.

“Holland was one of two riders dislodged from their horse in the opening race. He was immediately attended to by on-course paramedics, however, was unable to be saved due to the nature of his injuries,” Racing Victoria said in a statement.