Belinda Holland, the mother of fallen jockey Dean Holland, expressed sadness on the anniversary of his death. Dean Holland died in a race day fall at Donald, north-west of Melbourne, on Anzac Day eve last year. He left behind his partner, Lucy Camplin, and their four children. The couple had planned to get married in December, but the wedding was postponed due to COVID-19. Dean Holland was a successful jockey and had won the 2023 Newmarket Handicap. He was in the process of applying for a license to ride in Hong Kong when he died. The racing industry has provided ongoing financial support for Lucy and the children. The Anzac Day races, which were canceled last year after Holland's death, will go ahead this year with little fanfare. The first race at Geelong on Wednesday is the Dean Holland Memorial. The Victoria Racing Club named the jockey trophy for the Newmarket Handicap in his honor. Jamie Kah, who won the race this year, was presented with the Dean Holland Trophy by Holland's father [8b26afa1].
Georgie Campbell, a British event rider, died after falling from her horse during a competition at the Bicton International Horse Trials on May 26. The horse, Global Quest, was uninjured. Campbell was a decorated rider and competed in more than 200 events. Her husband, Jessie Campbell, is also a fellow event rider. They formed Team Campbell Eventing and competed together. Campbell's death has saddened the equestrian sporting community. No further details have been shared to respect the family's privacy. Campbell had previously praised Global Quest for his performance in other rides. She described him as a brilliant horse and expressed joy at having him back after an injury. The incident occurred less than three weeks after a video was posted of Campbell practicing with Global Quest. The couple shared their riding career on a joint Instagram account. Campbell's death is a loss for the equestrian world.
Amelia Kotze, a 15-year-old dirt bike rider, died after a mid-race accident at the Central Coast Cup in Australia. She was airlifted to a children's hospital and admitted to the intensive care unit, but ultimately succumbed to her injuries on May 28. The biking community expressed condolences for the talented and young rider, who had achieved success in dirt track racing and had been awarded Junior Female Rider of the Year at the Motorcycling NSW Awards. Her passing has been felt by the entire racing community [b377ba62].
Nadine, a Grand Prix mare ridden by Hans Peter Minderhoud, has passed away at the age of 29. She was bred by Gerard Vervoorn and was a KWPN top mare. Nadine had two foals before her sport career. She was first trained and competed by Ellen van den Berg, winning the KWPN Sport Mare competition in 2002 and becoming Dutch Champions at Z2 level in 2003. In December 2005, Nadine was entrusted to Hans Peter Minderhoud after Ellen van den Berg's accident. Minderhoud competed with Nadine in national Grand Prix tests starting in November 2006. Nadine became a successful team horse for the Netherlands, winning team gold at the 2007 European Championships and team silver at the 2008 Olympic Games. She was retired from competition sport in August 2011. Nadine passed away after suffering a colic attack at age 29. Hans Peter Minderhoud expressed his gratitude for the 21 years they spent together and the memories they shared [8cafa083].
Kylie Dorr, a 34-year-old supermum from Tapanui, West Otago, New Zealand, is leading New Zealand's first-ever women's Enduro team to the World Enduro Championships in Spain. Dorr is a leading women's grade enduro rider and will be competing against younger, full-time riders. The team also includes Taylar Rampton, currently number two in motocross in New Zealand, and Rachael Archer, who is beating the ladies that won the Grand National Cross Country (GNCC) professional circuit last year. Dorr is a solo mum to two sons and also runs her own business as an artificial insemination technician, providing cattle reproduction services across Otago and Southland. She is passionate about motorcycle racing and finds it mindful. Dorr's training includes daily gym work and speed mechanic work, as well as doing her own repairs and tire changes during races. She believes mental grit is crucial for endurance racing and considers it her strongest point. Despite not being a professional athlete, Dorr is confident in her team's abilities and hopes to do well in the championships [5c7d9901].
Great British Bake Off star Dawn Hollyoak has passed away at the age of 61. The former IT manager, who was the sixth person to be eliminated from the 2022 series of the baking competition, died peacefully surrounded by her family. The cause of death has not been revealed. Hollyoak's family paid tribute to her as a wonderfully talented baker and amazing mother. Fellow Bake Off contestants and TV stars also expressed their condolences [9af06ecb].
Daniel Scott, a 21-year-old motorcyclist, died in a crash at Colsterworth in Lincolnshire on June 24th. His motorcycle left the A1 and crashed into a petrol pump. His mother, Amanda Scott, described him as a sensible, caring, and loving young man with a passion for life. Daniel had a 10-year plan with his girlfriend and aspired to become a father of two. He was training with the prison service to achieve his dreams. Daniel was not a troublemaker and enjoyed pursuing his hobbies and spending time in nature. His death has deeply affected his family, leaving a huge hole in their lives. Amanda Scott urges people to be safe, think before they act, and be vigilant on the road [2eb70d47].