Jack Cockell obituary: Horse trainer who made his own luck

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Jack Cockell obituary: Horse trainer who made his own luck

Australian and WA champion jockey William Pike is one of the best race riders ever produced in WA. He is a case of the sorcerer’s apprentice outshining the sorcerer.

Vernon James (Jack) Cockell was the trainer who mentored his young charge, not only in racing, but also in life, including “in the stewards room, buying property, making plans and decisions”, Pike said.

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