Overview
- The Injured Jockeys Fund and Professional Jockeys Association confirmed Jakes died Thursday morning at his home near Newmarket.
- His parents, Jeremy and Tonie, asked for privacy, and no cause of death has been disclosed.
- British Horseracing Authority acting CEO Brant Dunshea said care and support are being offered, with marks of respect at Chelmsford and Southwell tonight and further tributes on Friday.
- Jakes recorded 59 winners from 519 rides over three years, including 19 this year; he won at Catterick on October 18, rode at Nottingham on Wednesday, and was booked for two mounts at Chelmsford.
- Trainer George Boughey hailed him as an integral, much‑loved team member, while Brian Meehan and other colleagues paid tribute to his talent and character.