Jack Mitchell (jockey)
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Jack Mitchell is a Jockey
from Epsom, Surrey who has received significant media coverage as an up-and-coming jockey, 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. He was taught to ride by his mother, Patricia.
racecourse, the family has produced multiple notable jockeys, going as far back as his grandfather - Cyril Mitchell - who began his career in 1929. His younger brother Freddie is one of the top pony-race jockeys in the country.
In 2009, Mitchell was rushed to hospital after falling from a horse during a race, but was not seriously injured. Riding a horse named 'Bertoliver', He won the 2010 Investec Entrepreneurial Class "Dash" despite his saddle slipping during the race.
Jockey
A jockey is an athlete who rides horses in horse racing or steeplechase racing, primarily as a profession. The word also applies to camel riders in camel racing.-Etymology:...
from Epsom, Surrey who has received significant media coverage as an up-and-coming jockey, especially after his victory in the 2010 Derby Dash at the Epsom Derby
Epsom Derby
The Derby Stakes, popularly known as The Derby, internationally as the Epsom Derby, and under its present sponsor as the Investec Derby, is a Group 1 flat horse race in Great Britain open to three-year-old thoroughbred colts and fillies...
. His father, Phillip Mitchell, is a well known former jockey and horse trainer and owner. He was taught to ride by his mother, Patricia.
Background
Jack Mitchell's father, Phillip Mitchell is a well known trainer within the racing community, who had a considerable career as a jockey. Living on Epsom Downs, practically on the Epsom DerbyEpsom Derby
The Derby Stakes, popularly known as The Derby, internationally as the Epsom Derby, and under its present sponsor as the Investec Derby, is a Group 1 flat horse race in Great Britain open to three-year-old thoroughbred colts and fillies...
racecourse, the family has produced multiple notable jockeys, going as far back as his grandfather - Cyril Mitchell - who began his career in 1929. 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. Riding a horse named 'Bertoliver', He won the 2010 Investec Entrepreneurial Class "Dash" despite his saddle slipping during the race.