Favourite Racetrack
Chepstow
Favourite football team
Arsenal
What would he be if he didn’t do Journalism?
Solicitor
Favourite racing memory
Kauto Star winning King George in 2009 - I was only 8 years old!
Favourite racehorse of all time
Kauto Star
Favourite racehorse trainer
Aidan O’Brien
Jake Wilkes is a 3rd year Sports journalism student at the University of Gloucestershire and is a Horse Racing writer for Old Gold Racing, Cheltenham Post and Gloucestershire Live.
Jake has contributed to preview evenings for big events such as the Cheltenham Festival and filmed personal insights into different stables.
Jake’s hard-working and friendly persona allows him to source exclusive quotes and interviews with high-profile industry experts.
Despite only being 23, Jake has Interviewed top names such as Ruby Walsh, Paul Nicholls and Gordon Elliott.
After developing many skills at University, Jake is talented with a camera in hand and enjoys filming and editing videos.
Whats your best betting memory?
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Winning my first placepot at the races, borrowed £5 off my Mum to enter, thought I was only getting £30 and came back with £142!
Whats your worst betting memory?
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Had a good bet on a horse called Haas Boy at Ludlow races stood with all my mates at 8/1. Told people all day that he is a good bet and he romped clear in the home straight. As he comes to the last hurdle, He’s 8 lengths clear when he falls!
A quote you live by:
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I HAVE SEEN EVERYTHING THERE IS TO SEE IN RACING, THERE IS NO SUCH THING AS A CERTAINTY!
Latest Articles by Jake Wilkes
Sports Betting
Rowley and Lewis Eye Bright Racing Seasons: Malaita and Gris Majeur Lead the Charge
Trainers Mel Rowley and Sheila Lewis set sights on strong racing seasons, with Rowley’s Malaita aiming for tougher races and Lewis's Gris Majeur eyeing novice chase success.
Jake Wilkes
2024-10-15
Jake Wilkes
Jake has been passionate about horse racing since he was very young, and often attended race meetings in his local area of Shropshire.
Over the last few years Jake has been working his way up the journalism ladder and trying to forge a career in the industry.
He’s met fantastic people along the way who have helped him strive to become a better journalist.
He has a huge desire to post fantastic and engaging content in the horse racing sector.
Jake is JOCKEY CLUB MEDIA ACCREDITED meaning he has access to all Jockey Club racecourses and has access all areas at the events.
When not on a racecourse, Jake can be found playing Golf and playing football!