Apprentice jockey Tommie Jakes has died at the age of 19; he was found at his family home near Newmarket in the early hours of Thursday after riding at Nottingham the previous afternoon, the Racing Post reports. A joint statement from the Injured Jockeys Fund and the Professional Jockeys Association confirmed his passing and described him as “a much-loved son and brother” and a popular member of George Boughey’s team, with his parents asking for privacy.
Jakes had ridden 59 winners over the past three years on the Flat in Britain, including 19 in 2025, and his most recent victory came aboard George Boughey’s Fouroneohfever at Catterick on Oct. 18, records show. Tributes poured in across the sport, with jockeys observing a minute’s silence at Southwell and support services made available to those affected as the racing community mourns the loss of a rising talent.
