Overview
- Racing bodies the Injured Jockeys Fund and Professional Jockeys Association confirmed his sudden death early Thursday and requested privacy for his family.
- Suffolk Police were called to Freckenham at 5:45am on Oct. 30, stated there is no suspicion of foul play, and said a file will be prepared for the coroner.
- Racecourses observed minutes' silences and jockeys wore black armbands at Chelmsford, Southwell and subsequent meetings as tributes continued across the sport.
- Jakes recorded 59 winners from 519 rides over three seasons on the Flat, with his latest win on Oct. 18 for George Boughey; he rode at Nottingham on Oct. 29 and had bookings at Chelmsford that evening.
- BHA acting chief executive Brant Dunshea said support services are available and encouraged anyone affected to seek help, with helplines from the PJA/IJF, Racing Welfare and Samaritans publicised.