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'''Jack Mitchell''' (aged 21){{when|date=February 2016}} is a [[ |
'''Jack Mitchell''' (aged 21){{when|date=February 2016}} is a [[jockey]] from [[Epsom, Surrey]] who has received significant media coverage as an up-and-coming jockey,<ref name="Ind1">{{cite news|url=https://www.independent.co.uk/sport/general/racing-new-generation-of-mitchell-dynasty-hits-stride-in-style-502056.html |title=Racing: New generation of Mitchell dynasty hits stride in style - More Sports, Sport |publisher=The Independent |date=2005-08-09 |accessdate=2010-06-06 | location=London | first=Sue | last=Montgomery}}</ref><ref name="Guard1">{{cite news|author=Ron Cox |url=https://www.theguardian.com/sport/2007/aug/15/horseracing.sport1 |title=Horse racing: Mitchell playing his cards right in strong year for young riders | Sport |publisher=The Guardian |date= 2007-08-15|accessdate=2010-06-06 | location=London}}</ref> especially after his victory in the 2010 Derby Dash at [[Epsom Derby|The Derby]]. His father, Phillip Mitchell, is a well known former jockey and horse trainer and owner.<ref name="timesonline father">{{cite news|last=Lee|first=Alan|title=Philip Mitchell could be tempted back|url=http://www.timesonline.co.uk/tol/sport/racing/article4345934.ece|publisher=Timesonline|accessdate=2010-06-06 | location=London | date=2008-07-17}}</ref> He was taught to ride by his mother, Patricia.<ref name="Guard1" /> |
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==Background== |
==Background== |
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Revision as of 14:02, 8 August 2021
Jack Mitchell (aged 21)[when?] is a jockey from Epsom, Surrey who has received significant media coverage as an up-and-coming jockey,[1][2] especially after his victory in the 2010 Derby Dash at The Derby. His father, Phillip Mitchell, is a well known former jockey and horse trainer and owner.[3] He was taught to ride by his mother, Patricia.[2]
Background
Jack Mitchell's father, Phillip Mitchell is a well known trainer within the racing community, who had a considerable career as a jockey.[1][4] Living on Epsom Downs, practically on The Derby racecourse, the family has produced multiple notable jockeys, going as far back as his grandfather - Cyril Mitchell - who began his career in 1929.[1][5] His younger brother Freddie is one of the top pony-race jockeys in the country.
Racing career
As of June 2010, Jack Mitchell has competed in over 800 races and had over 90 wins, including 5 wins (out of 18 races) on his home course of Epsom.
In 2009, Mitchell was rushed to hospital after falling from a horse during a race, but was not seriously injured.[6] Riding a horse named 'Bertoliver', He won the 2010 Investec Entrepreneurial Class "Dash" despite his saddle slipping during the race.[7]
References
- ^ a b c Montgomery, Sue (2005-08-09). "Racing: New generation of Mitchell dynasty hits stride in style - More Sports, Sport". London: The Independent. Retrieved 2010-06-06.
- ^ a b Ron Cox (2007-08-15). "Horse racing: Mitchell playing his cards right in strong year for young riders | Sport". London: The Guardian. Retrieved 2010-06-06.
- ^ Lee, Alan (2008-07-17). "Philip Mitchell could be tempted back". London: Timesonline. Retrieved 2010-06-06.
- ^ "MITCHELL'S STAR ON THE RISE | Sporting Life - Horse Racing News | Live Racing Results, Racecards, Live Betting Shows". Sporting Life. 2010-03-12. Retrieved 2010-06-06.[permanent dead link]
- ^ "Death of Cyril Mitchell aged 85 | Racing Post (London, England), The Newspaper | Find Articles at BNET". Findarticles.com. 2001-01-31. Retrieved 2010-06-06. [dead link]
- ^ Graham Green (2009-07-30). "Jack Mitchell escapes injury after horror fall - Horse Racing News". Racing Post. Archived from the original on 2012-10-26. Retrieved 2010-06-06.
- ^ Stuart Riley. "EPSOM Bertoliver holds off Hawkeyethenoo to win Dash - Horse Racing News". Racing Post. Archived from the original on 2012-10-26. Retrieved 2010-06-06.