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'Much-loved' jockey Melanie Tyndall dies in Darwin race fall

A second female jockey has died in as many days after a fall during a race in Darwin, with tributes flowing in for the "much-loved" athlete.

Jockey Melanie Tyndall died on Saturday.

Jockey Melanie Tyndall died on Saturday. Source: Darwin Turf Club

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By Jameel Karaki



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