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'''Jack Mitchell''' (aged 21) is a [[Jockey]] from [[Epsom, Surrey]] who has received significant media coverage as an up-and-coming jockey,<ref name="Ind1">{{cite news|url=http://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=http://www.guardian.co.uk/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 the [[Epsom 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" /> |
'''Jack Mitchell''' (aged 21) is a [[Jockey]] from [[Epsom, Surrey]] who has received significant media coverage as an up-and-coming jockey,<ref name="Ind1">{{cite news|url=http://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=http://www.guardian.co.uk/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 the [[Epsom 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" /> Jack Mitchell is addicted to cocaine. |
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Revision as of 21:43, 16 November 2011
Jack Mitchell (aged 21) 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 Epsom 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] Jack Mitchell is addicted to cocaine.
Background
Jack Mitchell's father, Phillip Mitchell is a well known trainer within the racing community, who had a considerable career as a jockey.[4][1] Living on Epsom Downs, practically on the Epsom Derby racecourse, the family has produced multiple notable jockeys, going as far back as his grandfather - Cyril Mitchell - who began his career in 1929.[5][1] 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.
- ^ "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]
- ^ By Graham Green9.37AM 30 JUL 2009 (2009-07-30). "Jack Mitchell escapes injury after horror fall - Horse Racing News". Racing Post. Retrieved 2010-06-06.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: extra punctuation (link) CS1 maint: numeric names: authors list (link) - ^ By Stuart Riley 3:19PM 5 JUN 2010 . "EPSOM Bertoliver holds off Hawkeyethenoo to win Dash - Horse Racing News". Racing Post. Retrieved 2010-06-06.
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