Authorized (horse) Authorized (horse) Authorized (foaled 14 February 2004) is an Irish-bred and British-trained Thoroughbred racehorse, winner of the 2007 Epsom Derby. Authorized was foaled on 14 February 2004 and was sired by Montjeu, winner of the Irish Derby, Prix du Jockey Club and Prix de l'Arc de Triomphe in 1999 and the King George VI and Queen Elizabeth Stakes in 2000. Authorized’s dam, the unraced Funsie, was sired by Saumarez, winner of the Prix de l'Arc de Triomphe in 1990. Funsie is owned by the Irish jockey Mick Kinane, who is one-third of the partnership which bred Authorized. Kinane would go
Jack Mitchell (jockey) Jack Mitchell (jockey) Jack Mitchell (aged 21) 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 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. 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 Derby racecourse, the family has produced multiple notable jockeys, going as far