Tony Jacob (on the left) with his lifelong friend Robert Safi 1976
It is with great sadness and deep regret that we announce the passing of Tony Jacob, fondly known as "Baby Tony".
Tony was a lifetime racing man and spent his last few years as a Jockey agent.
Tony Jacob's mother, Thora, leading in one of her many winners with his brother, Cliff, the jockey in the saddle
Tony grew up around racing people with his mother Thora being an owner of a large string of racehorses in the 70's.
Tony's brother Cliff was a jockey then became a starter and also hand made saddles and racing gear then later on he trained for a few years.
Tony's sister Cecilia married another great horseracing man, Gary Soma, father of Gaby who is part of the 4racing fold. Gary wrote many articles for Formgrids in our early years.
Tony loved his racing and lived the game, he was very knowledgeable regarding handicapping and form, Tony worked until the very end, while receiving daily Dialysis treatment.
Condolences to the family, Leslie, Natasha, Clinton and Brandon.