Tommie Jakes is the apprentice jockey who recently passed away at age 19, with widespread tributes and coverage from major outlets noting he rode 59 winners across three years, including 19 in 2025, and his most recent victory came at Catterick on October 18. The news has prompted expressions of sadness from the racing community and statements from his employer and racing bodies. Key points

• Who: Tommie Jakes, 19-year-old apprentice jockey, part of George Boughey’s yard.
• Career: 59 winners in three years on Britain’s Flat circuit; 19 wins in 2025; last win on October 18 at Catterick aboard Fouroneohfever.
• Context: Died at home near Newmarket; reported by the Injured Jockeys Fund (IJF) and Professional Jockeys Association (PJA); colleagues and trainers spoke emotionally about his potential and character.
• Reactions: Tributes from Boughey and others; routines such as marks of respect planned at racecourses.

If you’d like, I can summarize the timeline of his notable finishes or gather a short list of memorials and scheduled tributes from official bodies.