The Professional Jockeys Association (PJA) has announced that future winners of the annual apprentice jockeys' championship will now receive the Tommie Jakes Memorial Trophy, in memory of the young rider who died in October last year. The apprentice jockeys' championship, which runs from early-May through to Qatar Racing British Champions Day at Ascot in mid-October, is decided on the number of winners. Tonie Jakes, mother of Tommie, said, “Tommie was a much-loved son and brother who we'll remember for his smile, spirit, kind heart, hard work, dedication, love of racing and a dream to succeed. Nick Attenborough, PJA chair, added, “Tommie was a very promising young rider who was a shining example to others in the weighing room and he had the world at his feet. Great British Racing, which organises the sport's championships, will also provide a cash prize to the winning apprentice.