Robin Oakley

The importance of second chances

After an early mistake, jockey Jack Mitchell is going from strength to strength

Jack Mitchell, who was banned after failing a cocaine test but is now vying for a top ten place among Britain’s Flat jockeys. Credit: David Davies/PA Wire 
issue 04 September 2021
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