Australian jockey Dean Holland dead at 34 after falling off horse during race

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Dean Holland, a longtime jockey in Australia, died Monday from injuries he sustained when he fell off a horse during a race, Racing Victoria said. He was 34.

Holland was one of two jockeys dislodged from their horse in the opening race at Donald Racecourse in Victoria. He was nearing the finish when his horse, Headingley, veered into the inside rail, according to Australian Broadcasting Corp.

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Jockey Dean Holland rides Lady Pluck to victory in race 5, the Walk for Phil Handicap during the Caulfield Race Day at Caulfield Racecourse in Melbourne, Australia, on April 6, 2019. (George Salpigtidis/AAP Image via AP)

Paramedics rushed over to tend to Holland, but he died on the scene. Alana Kelly was also involved in the race but was cleared of any serious injuries.

"It was a tragic accident at Donald today and we are all deeply shocked and saddened that Dean has passed away as a result of injuries sustained in the fall," Racing Victoria chief executive Andrew Jones said in a statement. "Dean was a gifted lightweight rider who won over 1000 races and was highly respected by his peers. He showcased his immense talent on the biggest stage last month when winning the Group 1 Newmarket Handicap at Flemington.

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Dean Holland after winning the Ords Motorcycles Maiden Plate at Ararat Racecourse on April 20, 2023 in Ararat, Australia. (Brendan McCarthy/Racing Photos via Getty Images)

"Dean’s passing is heartbreaking for all within Victorian racing and the sport nationally. It is a sobering