Tom Jenks
The son of trainer Willie Jenks, Thomas Percival Jenks was born in Wolverhampton on January 12 1973 and began his career as an amateur.
The son of trainer Willie Jenks, Thomas Percival Jenks was born in Wolverhampton on January 12 1973 and began his career as an amateur.
Through injury, he missed the winning ride on Earth Summit in the Grand National.
Through injury, he missed the winning ride on Earth Summit in the Grand National.
His first winner was Monsieur Le Cure at Ayr on November 16, 1991.
His first winner was Monsieur Le Cure at Ayr on November 16, 1991.
Tom retired to New Zealand and became a sheep farmer.
Tom retired to New Zealand and became a sheep farmer.
His best wins included:
His best wins included:
1993: Kim Muir - Strong Beau
1993: Kim Muir - Strong Beau
1995: Peter Marsh Chase - Earth Summit
1995: Peter Marsh Chase - Earth Summit
1997: Welsh Grand National - Earth Summit
1997: Welsh Grand National - Earth Summit
1999: Becher Chase - Earth Summit
1999: Becher Chase - Earth Summit
2000 : Great Yorkshire Chase - Strong Beau
2000 : Great Yorkshire Chase - Strong Beau
Article by Chas Hammond
Article by Chas Hammond