Tommy Jakes is a 19-year-old apprentice jockey who has died. Several UK and Irish outlets reported his passing on October 29–30, 2025, with joint statements from racing bodies confirming the death and noting he rode 59 winners across three years, including 19 wins in 2025. He was associated with George Boughey’s stable and had rides lined up at Chelmsford prior to his passing. Context and key details:

• Identity: Tommie Jakes (also spelled Tommie/Tommy in some outlets) was an apprentice jockey in Britain, recognized as a rising talent in Flat racing. He rode his first winner at age 16 and went on to accumulate 59 career winners from 519 rides.
• Death: Reported as sudden and unexpected, with statements from the Injured Jockeys Fund (IJF) and the Professional Jockeys Association (PJA) expressing sadness and requesting privacy for his family. He passed away at or near his home in the Newmarket area.
• Highlights: 19 wins in 2025, including a notable success aboard Gascony’s Fouroneohfever (or similar phrasing) at Catterick, and multiple rides for trainer George Boughey among others.
• Reaction: Widespread mourning within the racing community, with tributes from trainers and colleagues. A period of reflection and silence was observed in some outlets and broadcasts as a mark of respect.

If you’d like, I can summarize the timeline of his career year by year, gather exact race-by-race statistics, or provide a concise obituary-style write-up with verified quotes from the official statements.