The parents of Tommie Jakes, the talented rider who died at the age of 19 , have paid tribute to their 'brilliant' son. Jeremy and Tonie Jakes said their son was happy and planning for the future before he sadly passed away a week ago . The teenager, who lived with them at the family home a short distance away from the racing town of Newmarket, was one of the sport's brightest young talents. He was found dead at his home last Thursday, hours after his final ride at Nottingham Racecourse on