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19 Apr 21
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Horrific news this morning. RIP Lorna.
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Tragic news, RIP lorna and huge condolences to her family.
That really is terrible , it just shows what a dangerous sport it can be .
awful news RIP Lorna, life is so fragile at times 
Amateur jockey Lorna Brooke, 37, has died following a horror fall at Taunton earlier this month.
Brooke, was riding Orchestrated for her mother, Lady Susan Brooke, and fell at the third fence at the Pontispool Equine Sports Centre Handicap Chase.
She was placed into an induced coma with 'significant' swelling having developed on her brain but lost her fight to recover on Sunday as she passed away.
A statement released by Brooke's family said: 'It is with deep sadness that we have to share the tragic news that Lorna Brooke passed away yesterday.
'Her family thank everyone for their kindness in the last few weeks, particularly the staff at Southmeads Hospital who were so professional.
'They will be having a private funeral and will hold a celebration of Lorna's life once Covid restrictions allow.'
So very sad news, Sincere condolences to her family and friends.
Brooke, was riding Orchestrated for her mother, Lady Susan Brooke, and fell at the third fence at the Pontispool Equine Sports Centre Handicap Chase.
She was placed into an induced coma with 'significant' swelling having developed on her brain but lost her fight to recover on Sunday as she passed away.
A statement released by Brooke's family said: 'It is with deep sadness that we have to share the tragic news that Lorna Brooke passed away yesterday.
'Her family thank everyone for their kindness in the last few weeks, particularly the staff at Southmeads Hospital who were so professional.
'They will be having a private funeral and will hold a celebration of Lorna's life once Covid restrictions allow.'
So very sad news, Sincere condolences to her family and friends.
terribly sad for the family and the sport. RIP.
Horrendous news, my condolences to all her family
Rip Lorna
Rip Lorna
So tragically sad, losing your life at such a young age. I cant imagine the pain that her family have gone through since the fall. God help them to give them strength to keep going.
Very sad news , I used to follow the exploits of Yourholidayisover and Spock.
RIP Lorna.
RIP Lorna.
Tragic ,just a reminder of what these jockeys are risking every time they go out to ride ,RIP Lorna.
Tragic ,just a reminder of what these jockeys are risking every time they go out to ride ,RIP Lorna.
That's awful, really sorry to read this, only consolation is that she died doing something she loved, RIP Lorna.
Time for some to consider before slagging jockeys on here,each and every time they risk their lives for our entertainment.Very sad in any respect and she was obviously a brave lady.
How sad. It sent a shiver down my spine just reading about it.
RIP.
RIP.
A reminder that this sport is highly dangerous & all that take part deserve admiration & respect.
By Jonathan Harding
UPDATED 12:56PM, APR 19 2021
Lorna Brooke has died following a heavy fall at Taunton this month, the Injured Jockeys Fund (IJF) has announced in a statement.
The amateur jockey was treated on track and airlifted to Southmead Hospital in Bristol on April 8 after falling from Orchestrated, trained by her mother Lady Susan Brooke, in the 2m7f handicap chase.
The 37-year-old was taken into intensive care where she underwent observations and tests for a suspected spinal injury, but due to complications she was placed in an induced coma on Friday.
A statement from the IJF was released on Monday morning, which read: "It is with deep sadness that we have to share the tragic news that Lorna Brooke passed away yesterday.
"Her family thank everyone for their kindness in the last ten days, particularly the staff at Southmeads Hospital who were so professional. They will be having a private funeral and will hold a celebration of Lorna's life once Covid-19 restrictions allow. Any donations to go to the Injured Jockeys Fund."
'She was the most wonderful lady'
Brooke, a 7lb claiming amateur, rode 17 winners in Britain and Ireland, including when landing the inaugural running of a Ladies Handicap Chase at Fairyhouse on Moonlone Lane for Paul Stafford.
She rode more than 300 times for her mother but rode for several trainers since starting during the 2001-02 season, including for Tom Symonds and Shropshire-based trainer John Groucott.
"She was the most wonderful lady," said Groucott. "She was passionate about horses and rode because she loved it. It's just a tragedy and terribly sad as Lorna was the loveliest person you'd hope to meet.
"She's reasonably local to us and started by riding out a bit. She always gave horses a terrific ride. We have a lot of exceptional female jockeys and she was a probably a bit before her time in that regard – she's one of the ladies who set the standards early doors."
'She was a proud competitor'
The BHA also released a statement, which read: "The entire racing community is in mourning. We ask for the privacy of Lorna's family to be respected at this time and we await the opportunity to celebrate her young life when restrictions allow."
Its chief executive, Julie Harrington, said: "Lorna was a much-loved member of our sport, in which she and her family are steeped.
"She demonstrated many of the qualities that make British racing so special. She was a proud competitor and somebody who was driven by an abundance of love not only for the sport but for the horses she competed with.
"My thoughts, along with everybody else who loves racing, are with Lorna's family, friends and colleagues at this dreadful time."
A statement from Taunton on social media read: "All at Taunton are deeply saddened by the tragic news of Lorna's death as a result of injuries sustained in a race-riding fall at our meeting on April 8.
"We're in contact with the Injured Jockeys Fund and the relevant authorities. We'll pay our respects to Lorna's memory with a period of silence at our next meeting and all will wear black armbands."
The Racecourse Association (RCA) confirmed a period of silence will be observed at every meeting on Friday and black armbands will be worn as a "mark of respect to Lorna's memory".
UPDATED 12:56PM, APR 19 2021
Lorna Brooke has died following a heavy fall at Taunton this month, the Injured Jockeys Fund (IJF) has announced in a statement.
The amateur jockey was treated on track and airlifted to Southmead Hospital in Bristol on April 8 after falling from Orchestrated, trained by her mother Lady Susan Brooke, in the 2m7f handicap chase.
The 37-year-old was taken into intensive care where she underwent observations and tests for a suspected spinal injury, but due to complications she was placed in an induced coma on Friday.
A statement from the IJF was released on Monday morning, which read: "It is with deep sadness that we have to share the tragic news that Lorna Brooke passed away yesterday.
"Her family thank everyone for their kindness in the last ten days, particularly the staff at Southmeads Hospital who were so professional. They will be having a private funeral and will hold a celebration of Lorna's life once Covid-19 restrictions allow. Any donations to go to the Injured Jockeys Fund."
'She was the most wonderful lady'
Brooke, a 7lb claiming amateur, rode 17 winners in Britain and Ireland, including when landing the inaugural running of a Ladies Handicap Chase at Fairyhouse on Moonlone Lane for Paul Stafford.
She rode more than 300 times for her mother but rode for several trainers since starting during the 2001-02 season, including for Tom Symonds and Shropshire-based trainer John Groucott.
"She was the most wonderful lady," said Groucott. "She was passionate about horses and rode because she loved it. It's just a tragedy and terribly sad as Lorna was the loveliest person you'd hope to meet.
"She's reasonably local to us and started by riding out a bit. She always gave horses a terrific ride. We have a lot of exceptional female jockeys and she was a probably a bit before her time in that regard – she's one of the ladies who set the standards early doors."
'She was a proud competitor'
The BHA also released a statement, which read: "The entire racing community is in mourning. We ask for the privacy of Lorna's family to be respected at this time and we await the opportunity to celebrate her young life when restrictions allow."
Its chief executive, Julie Harrington, said: "Lorna was a much-loved member of our sport, in which she and her family are steeped.
"She demonstrated many of the qualities that make British racing so special. She was a proud competitor and somebody who was driven by an abundance of love not only for the sport but for the horses she competed with.
"My thoughts, along with everybody else who loves racing, are with Lorna's family, friends and colleagues at this dreadful time."
A statement from Taunton on social media read: "All at Taunton are deeply saddened by the tragic news of Lorna's death as a result of injuries sustained in a race-riding fall at our meeting on April 8.
"We're in contact with the Injured Jockeys Fund and the relevant authorities. We'll pay our respects to Lorna's memory with a period of silence at our next meeting and all will wear black armbands."
The Racecourse Association (RCA) confirmed a period of silence will be observed at every meeting on Friday and black armbands will be worn as a "mark of respect to Lorna's memory".
This is yet another sad example of how dangerous this sport can be , and the risks jockeys take every day on both codes.
And furthermore, I’ve heard idiots saying that some jockeys fall off on purpose..
Hopefully her memory will ease the pain for her family of this tragic occasion.
RIP Miss Lorna Brooke.
And furthermore, I’ve heard idiots saying that some jockeys fall off on purpose.
.Hopefully her memory will ease the pain for her family of this tragic occasion.
RIP Miss Lorna Brooke.
very sad news
most of us are to quick to criticise these brave jockeys on occasions a tragic event like this hopefully will make us think a little before opening our mouths.
rip lorna
most of us are to quick to criticise these brave jockeys on occasions a tragic event like this hopefully will make us think a little before opening our mouths.
rip lorna
Extremely sad. On a day where we have been witnessing a day of utter greed in the footballing world it is extra sad that an amateur jockey died what she loved best.
Very sad to hear this awful news. RIP
Just goes to show you how brave jockeys are. Its a very dangerous sport.
Just goes to show you how brave jockeys are. Its a very dangerous sport.
very very sorry to hear this. May she rest in peace. My deepest sympathy to her family and friends.
Just goes to show you how brave jockeys are. Its a very dangerous sport. RIP
Just got in from work and found out the desperately sad news. R.I.P Lorna.
I hope those of us who consistently criticise jockeys just take a moment to reflect on how brave these people are, risking their lives so that we can have a pastime. Desperately sorry for her family, it must be their worst nightmare , how do you get over this. ?
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