Vale, Dean Holland - Go Fund Me Tops $900,000

Tara Madgwick - Tuesday April 25

Group 1-winning jockey and father of four young children, Dean Holland, has been remembered as a wonderful father, son, brother, partner and fun-loving friend.

Holland, 34, died tragically after a shocking race fall in rural Victoria on Monday.

Go Fund Me page has been set up by racehorse breeder Tony Ottobre with a goal to raise $500,000 for Holland's partner, Lucy, and their four children.

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On Wednesday afternoon the total has surpassed $900,000! 

Incredibly, there is almost a new donation every minute and you can do your part to help by donating now.

Dean Holland rode In Secret the perfect race to win the G1 Newmarket - image Grant Courtney

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