# Australian jockey safety inquest

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/australian-jockey-safety-inquest
> Updated: 2026-07-27T00:23:48.000Z. Sources: 6. Developments: 2.

A coronial inquest into the 2022 death of apprentice jockey Marina Morel resumed on 23 July 2026. The inquiry is examining whether the mare Lina’s Choice, which had previously suffered a leg fracture in 2021, should have been allowed to train and race. Testimony from trainer Brett Thompson, veterinary experts and Morel’s colleagues highlighted concerns about the horse’s early return to training and the broader safety protocols for jockeys during track‑work sessions. Morel’s family has urged the court to consider reforms aimed at preventing similar preventable tragedies. The investigation continues to assess current jockey safety measures in Australian racing.

## Timeline

### 2026-07-27: Apprentice Jockey Marina Morel's Death Prompts Australian Racing Inquest

The death of apprentice jockey Marina Morel in 2022 after a horse collapse at Gulgong Turf Club led to a 2026 Australian coronial inquest urging industry safety changes.

6 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/apprentice-jockey-marina-morels-death-prompts-australian-racing-inquest

### 2026-07-24: Marina Morel’s death prompts coronial inquest into jockey safety in Australia

Apprentice jockey Marina Morel died after a horse collapsed in 2022; a 2026 coronial inquest examines horse training and calls for safety reforms in Australian racing.

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/marina-morels-death-prompts-coronial-inquest-into-jockey-safety-in-australia

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