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Caitlin Forrest passed away at the Royal Adelaide Hospital in the early hours of Thursday morning, succumbing to injuries she received at Murray Bridge.

Caitlin had been riding since mid-2013 and was a member of Thoroughbred Racing SA’s Apprentice Jockey Academy.

She had ridden 51 winners (7 metro, 20 provincial, 24 country). Such was her success that she had been recognised at the recent Thoroughbred Racing SA industry awards as the South Australian Provincial and Country Apprentice Jockey of the Year for the 2013/14 season. She was 19 years old.

“Like the rest of the South Australian racing family, we are devastated and shocked at the tragic loss of Caitlin Forrest who passed away in hospital in the early hours of this morning following yesterday's fall at Murray Bridge,” TRSA CEO Jim Watters said.

“Caitlin received the very best medical attention both at the track and at the Royal Adelaide Hospital and - on behalf of her family - our thanks go to all the medical professionals who did so much for Caitlin.

“Our thoughts are very much with the family at this stage and we are doing everything we can to support them through this incredibly difficult time.”

TRSA Chair Frances Nelson also commented on the tragic news.

“The South Australian racing family has lost someone very special ; a young woman who had already achieved much and yet was still at the start of her career.

“She was an incredibly bright, vibrant and hard-working young woman who was committed to her career and loved the racing industry. I know I speak for the entire racing industry when I say that she was very much loved in return.”