Apprentice jockey Tommie Jakes has died at the age of 19, the Injured Jockeys Fund and the Professional Jockeys Association have announced.
Jakes, who died at home on Thursday, rode 59 winners on the Flat in Britain over the past three years.
Among them there have been 19 winners in 2025, the most recent being aboard the George Boughey-trained Fouroneohfever at Catterick on October 18.
The teenager had ridden in Nottingham on Wednesday and was due to make two rides in Chelmsford on Thursday.
A joint statement from the IJF and PJA said: “It is with great sadness that we report the death of 19-year-old apprentice jockey Tommie Jakes, who tragically died at home near Newmarket this morning.
“Tommie was a beloved son and brother, and a popular member of George Boughey’s racing team. His parents Jeremy and Tonie ask that their privacy is respected at this terrible time.”
In a statement about X says, external George Boughey Racing wrote: “We are heartbroken by the news that our apprentice jockey Tommie Jakes has passed away.
“Tommie has been an integral and much-loved member of our team. He was not only a hugely talented young rider with so much to look forward to, but an incredibly friendly, popular and hard-working young man.
“We will miss him immensely. Our thoughts are with Tommie’s family, friends and all who knew and loved him at this incredibly difficult time.”
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