Legendary jockey dies in Thailand who was last apprentice to place in the Derby

An iconic jockey has died at the age of 71, with his family by his side while in Thailand – with tributes pouring in

Iconic jockey Tony Ives, 71, has died in Thailand with his family by his side. Ives had more than 2,000 wins across a 25-year career.

Ives, who remains the last apprentice to place in the Derby, was a stable jockey for Bill O’Gorman – who was famed for his ‘amazing flying two-year-olds’. His biggest win came at the Arlington Million race in Chicago, US.

He had kicked in the head by a horse earlier in the week, but still saddled up Teleprompter and won the prestigious event on the international calendar that has also been won by the likes of Aidan O’Brien, John Gosden and Charlie Appleby.

Ives was forced to retire in 1996 after his final victory at Lingfield, and in his retirement he would move to Thailand with his with his second wife Jiraporn.

He leaves behind three children from his first marriage, and three children from his marriage to his first wife.

Tributes have started to pour in for the icon, Lisa Hancock, chief executive of the Injured Jockeys Fund, said: “We’re all deeply saddened to hear of Tony’s death.

“We have been supporting Tony’s family and our thoughts are with them at this difficult time. Tony was able to spend his final days at home with his family.”

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