A RACECOURSE will be paying tribute to the life of a popular amateur jockey who died after a fall during a race.

Lorna Brooke, from over the Herefordshire border in Powys, fell from Orchestrated, trained by her mother Lady Susan Brooke, in the Pontispool Equine Sports Centre Handicap Chase at Taunton on April 8.

The rider had been in hospital in Bristol since the fall, but the IJF announced she had died later that month.

Hereford Racecourse paid tribute to Brooke in a statement at the time which said: "Thoughts, prayers and condolences with the family and friends of Lorna Brooke, who has so tragically died following a fall.

"We will miss her riding at Hereford and know that racing's family will be so shocked and saddened by this very sad news."

A celebration of Lorna’s life will now be held at Ludlow Racecourse during and immediately after racing on May 24. Sir Alistair and Lady Susan Brooke invite Lorna’s friends and colleagues to join them in a marquee in the Club Enclosure.

Due to Covid-19 regulations all proposed attendees must book in with Ludlow Racecourse on 01584 856221 no later than May 17. Covid-19 protocols must be observed.

The AJA have kindly sponsored the 3.50pm Amateur Riders Hurdle Race at the meeting in memory of Lorna.