Tim Thomson Jones
Born in Marylebone on May 6, 1956, Tim was the son of Harry Thomson Jones and became champion amateur three times: 1985-86, 86-87 & 87-88.
Born in Marylebone on May 6, 1956, Tim was the son of Harry Thomson Jones and became champion amateur three times: 1985-86, 86-87 & 87-88.
His first winner was Dismasted at Doncaster on May 29, 1976.
His first winner was Dismasted at Doncaster on May 29, 1976.
Tim rode a total of 231 winners before becoming a trainer in 1997.
Tim rode a total of 231 winners before becoming a trainer in 1997.
His brother Chris (born in 1954) was also an amateur jockey.
His brother Chris (born in 1954) was also an amateur jockey.
He also won the 1979 Imperial Cup on Flying Diplomat and the 1985 Liverpool Foxhunters on City Boy.
He also won the 1979 Imperial Cup on Flying Diplomat and the 1985 Liverpool Foxhunters on City Boy.
Article by Chas Hammond
Article by Chas Hammond
Big winners:
Big winners:
1979: Imperial Cup – Flying Diplomat
1979: Imperial Cup – Flying Diplomat
1980: Moet and Chandon Silver Magnum – No Bombs
1980: Moet and Chandon Silver Magnum – No Bombs
1981: Moet and Chandon Silver Magnum – No Bombs
1981: Moet and Chandon Silver Magnum – No Bombs
1985: Liverpool Fox Hunters’ Chase – City Boy
1985: Liverpool Fox Hunters’ Chase – City Boy