SportHorse racingThe DerbyThe 71-year-old rode over 1,000 winners in Britain, won the Arlington Million on Teleprompter in 1985 and was regular rider of record-breaking two-year-old Provideo12:28, 26 May 2026Classic-winning jockey Tony Ives has died in Thailand after a long health battle.‌The 71-year-old was one of the top Flat riders in Britain during the height of his career in the 1970s and 80s, landing his most famous win on Teleprompter in the 1985 Arlington Million, then one of the most valuable races in the world.‌He also enjoyed a successful association with Newmarket trainer Bill O’Gorman, riding many of his best youngsters Superpower, Superlative, Brondesbury and Mummy’s Game plus the prolific Provideo, who set a 20th century record for a two-year-old by winning 16 out of his 24 races.‌READ MORE: Jockey launched out of the saddle like a catapult after horse stumbles during raceREAD MORE: Devastated trainer issues statement as 'horse of a lifetime' suffers fatal injuryIves rode Forest Flower to victory in the 1987 Irish 1,000 Guineas, his only Classic success, and partnered Remainder Man to finish second in the 2,000 Guineas and third in the Derby in 1978.He later moved to Hong Kong to continue his career and remained in South East Asia. He was riding in Macau when forced to quit the saddle in 1997 because of a worsening back problem, after which he held assistant trainer roles.Ives, who retired to live in Thailand, was admitted to hospital in November 2024 after developing a blood infection. A GoFundMe appeal was launched to help pay medical bills and other related costs. Many jockeys past and present responded to the plea for the help.‌An update posted in July last year said: “The Trustees of the Injured Jockeys' Fund have kindly reconsidered his case and have now agreed to cover the cost of these requirements.“However, Tony is in need of additional support including provision of a full time Carer and other ancillary costs. It is hoped that those who have donated to the ongoing GoFundMe will be agreeable to the money being used for Tony’s necessary extra needs.”‌Then in October, organiser Geoffrey Summers said: “Ex jockey Tony Ives continues to fight skin cancer following his battle with Sepsis which has lasted one year already.Content cannot be displayed without consent“Unfortunately he still relies on 24 hour care due to the fact he cannot use his hands. His left hand has had three fingers amputated and his right hand has been seized up since Sepsis though it may open up in the long term.Article continues below“He requires a carer 24 hours a day. We are raising money for the next year’s care estimated at £10,000 and hope that Tony improves. Please help us “Care for Tony”.Ives’s death at the weekend was confirmed by IJF chief executive Lisa Hancock to the Racing Post. She said: “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.”Choose Daily Mirror as a 'Preferred Source' on Google News for quick access to the news you value.‌The DerbyHospitalsSkin cancer