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Scots jockey 'dies in flat blaze' Tribute paid to fire death jockey
(about 6 hours later)
An apprentice jockey from Forfar is believed to have been killed in a suspected arson attack. Tributes have been paid to an apprentice jockey from Angus who was killed in a suspected arson attack in North Yorkshire on Saturday.
The 19-year-old woman - named in reports as Jan Wilson - died with fellow apprentice Jamie Kyne, 18, in the blaze at flats in North Yorkshire. The woman, understood to be 19-year-old Jan Wilson, died along with fellow apprentice Jamie Kyne, in a blaze in a block of flats, in Norton, near Malton.
A man has been arrested over the fire which occurred during a party at Buckrose Court in Norton, near Malton. A man arrested by police in connection with the Saturday morning fire has been released on conditional bail.
Tributes from friends on social networking sites praised Ms Wilson for following her dream to become a jockey. Friends praised Ms Wilson for following her dream to become a jockey.
She left home for the Newmarket-based British Racing School two years ago and took up a job as an apprentice jockey in Thirsk, North Yorkshire, last December.She left home for the Newmarket-based British Racing School two years ago and took up a job as an apprentice jockey in Thirsk, North Yorkshire, last December.
Kevin Darley, chief executive of the Professional Jockeys Association, said in a statement that racing was united in grief.Kevin Darley, chief executive of the Professional Jockeys Association, said in a statement that racing was united in grief.
'Proud of you''Proud of you'
The former champion jockey said: "To lose two very talented riders in these circumstances is tragic.The former champion jockey said: "To lose two very talented riders in these circumstances is tragic.
"Jamie Kyne and Jan Wilson were well on their way in their careers as jockeys."Jamie Kyne and Jan Wilson were well on their way in their careers as jockeys.
"The thoughts of everyone in the weighing-room go out to their family and friends.""The thoughts of everyone in the weighing-room go out to their family and friends."
North Yorkshire Police said it was not in a position to identify the two victims despite names being widely reported in the media.North Yorkshire Police said it was not in a position to identify the two victims despite names being widely reported in the media.
Ms Wilson had been due to ride Imperial Sword, owned by her mother Margaret, at Thirsk. The horse was declared a non-runner on Saturday morning.Ms Wilson had been due to ride Imperial Sword, owned by her mother Margaret, at Thirsk. The horse was declared a non-runner on Saturday morning.
Jamie Kyne, from County Galway, had been due to ride on Saturday Jamie Kyne, from County Galway, also died in the fire
Mrs Wilson, of Greenhead Farm, Rescobie, said of reports her daughter had been a victim of the blaze: "It hasn't been confirmed. We are waiting to find out."Mrs Wilson, of Greenhead Farm, Rescobie, said of reports her daughter had been a victim of the blaze: "It hasn't been confirmed. We are waiting to find out."
But friends of Ms Wilson left tributes to her on her Bebo webpage. One wrote: "I am so proud of you for following your dream, you did it, you did become a jockey. I will never forget you, rest in peace." But friends of Ms Wilson left tributes to her on a social networking site. One wrote: "I am so proud of you for following your dream, you did it, you did become a jockey. I will never forget you, rest in peace."
Miss Wilson enjoyed the third adult victory of her career at Ayr races just four weeks ago. Ms Wilson enjoyed the third adult victory of her career at Ayr races just four weeks ago.
Half-mast At the scene of the blaze, a number of people came to lay tributes as those living around the flats complex spoke warmly of the two victims.
The family of Mr Kyne, from Ireland, who had been booked to ride at Haydock on Saturday afternoon, said they were devastated and shocked. Darren Rushworth, landlord of the nearby Derwent Arms, said both Mr Kyne and Ms Wilson came into his pub and were well liked.
Following the fire two men were also taken to hospital and treated for minor burns and the effects of smoke inhalation. Of Mr Kyne, he said: "He was a very likeable lad. He had a great sense of humour and everyone liked him.
On Saturday Thirsk and Kempton racecourses observed a period of silence as a mark of respect to the victims. "He would come in here a lot, like many of the racing people, and he was a lovely bloke."
Jockeys at Stratford wore black armbands in tribute and York racecourse was flying its flags at half-mast. Asked about Miss Wilson, Mr Rushworth said she was a "lovely young girl".
The bodies of the victims remained in the building as emergency services worked to make it safe to enter.
Stuart Simpson, of North Yorkshire Fire Service, said crews had arrived at the scene within five minutes of the fire which started at about 0215 BST, but were prevented from accessing the house immediately by a fire on the staircase.