SHOCK AT DEATH OF TOMMIE

RACING is in shock at the death of apprentice jockey Tommie Jakes, at just 19, at his family home near Newmarket in the early hours of yesterday.

- By David Yates

The 5lb claimer, right, who gained his first victory aboard the Jane Chappie-Hyam-trained Suzi’s Connoisseur at Lingfield Park in March 2023, rode a total of 59 winners from 519 rides.His final success came on Fouroneohfever for his boss George Boughey at Catterick Bridge 13 days ago. “It is with deep sadness that we report the death of licensed apprentice jockey Tommie Jakes, 19, who tragica