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Racing mourns Nathan Berry

Nathan Berry and Whitney Schofield on their wedding day. Picture: Glyn Schofield Twitter

Nathan, an identical twin of jockey Tommy Berry, leaves behind his grief-stricken wife of just two months Whitney Schofield, the daughter of fellow jockey Glyn Schofield. The promising 23-year-old, who before his marriage earlier this year rode the winner in the $2 million Magic Millions Stakes on the Gold Coast, was struck down by viral encephalitis in Singapore two weeks ago before being diagnosed with Norse Syndrome, a life-threatening condition related to epilepsy. Late yesterday, Nathan’s father-in-law Glyn Schofield posted a wedding photo of Nathan and his daughter Whitney on Twitter, along with the caption: “The man we love so much and will miss even more. Losing you cuts so deep buddy. R.I.P.”

Nathan, an identical twin of jockey Tommy Berry, leaves behind his grief-stricken wife of just two months Whitney Schofield, the daughter of fellow jockey Glyn Schofield.

The promising 23-year-old, who before his marriage earlier this year rode the winner in the $2 million Magic Millions Stakes on the Gold Coast, was struck down by viral encephalitis in Singapore two weeks ago before being diagnosed with Norse Syndrome, a life-threatening condition related to epilepsy.

Late yesterday, Nathan’s father-in-law Glyn Schofield posted a wedding photo of Nathan and his daughter Whitney on Twitter, along with the caption: “The man we love so much and will miss even more. Losing you cuts so deep buddy. R.I.P.”

Nathan Berry, riding Everage, at Royal Randwick Racecourse last year.

Nathan Berry, riding Everage, at Royal Randwick Racecourse last year.

Nathan Berry, riding Everage, at Royal Randwick Racecourse last year.

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