Police statement over death of jockey Tommie Jakes as tributes paid to 'huge talent'

Young apprentice jockey Tommie Jakes has tragically died. Police were called to reports of a sudden death in Freckenham and stated that the death is not being treated as suspicious, with a file to be prepared for the coroner. Jakes, who had secured 59 wins in just three seasons, was just 19 years old and had completed his final ride at Nottingham Racecourse the previous afternoon. The racing community has been left in shock and ... download the app to read more