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Jon Lees

A familiar face on the world's major racetracks with notepad and tape recorder, newshound Jon Lees is an award-winning reporter who has spent more than 30 years on horse racing’s frontline, firstly for Britain’s national news agency, the Press Association, and then 20 years with the Racing Post as senior news reporter. A founder member of the Horse Racing Planet team, he is now responsible for Mirror Online’s digital racing content; he also provides content for the Breeders' Cup and Hong Kong Jockey Club.

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  • Ferrin Peterson: ‘Vet Jockey’ adds new string to her bow with podcast featuring array of riding legends
    Racing

    Ferrin Peterson: ‘Vet Jockey’ adds new string to her bow with podcast featuring array of riding legends

    Jon Lees  |  Jan 16, 2025  | 
  • Robbie Dolan: The Voice Australia … then the Melbourne Cup
    Racing

    Robbie Dolan: The Voice Australia … then the Melbourne Cup

    Jon Lees  |  Nov 5, 2024  | 
  • Secretariat silks back in the winner’s enclosure – for South African trainer Dylan Cunha in a race in England
    Racing

    Secretariat silks back in the winner’s enclosure – for South African trainer Dylan Cunha in a race in England

    Jon Lees  |  Sep 10, 2023  | 
  • ‘We must go to Royal Ascot’ – Tom Morley saddles juvenile filly Cynane with Javier Castellano along for the ride
    Racing

    ‘We must go to Royal Ascot’ – Tom Morley saddles juvenile filly Cynane with Javier Castellano along for the ride

    Jon Lees  |  Jun 17, 2023  | 
  • ‘Kentucky Derby has always been a bucket list item for me’ – sports presenter Joy Taylor enjoys the ride with Jace’s Road
    Racing

    ‘Kentucky Derby has always been a bucket list item for me’ – sports presenter Joy Taylor enjoys the ride with Jace’s Road

    Jon Lees  |  May 5, 2023  | 
  • ‘Blood, sweat and tears’ – Jareth Loveberry takes on racing’s elite in Kentucky Derby with Two Phil’s
    Racing

    ‘Blood, sweat and tears’ – Jareth Loveberry takes on racing’s elite in Kentucky Derby with Two Phil’s

    Jon Lees  |  May 4, 2023  | 
  • Top South African jockey Greg Cheyne enjoying pastures new in Newmarket
    Racing

    Top South African jockey Greg Cheyne enjoying pastures new in Newmarket

    Jon Lees  |  Apr 25, 2023  | 
  • ‘My mom didn’t want the racetrack life for me’ – trainer Dana Saul stands out on her own
    Racing

    ‘My mom didn’t want the racetrack life for me’ – trainer Dana Saul stands out on her own

    Jon Lees  |  Apr 5, 2023  | 
  • Kentucky Derby: UK syndicate eyes once-in-a-lifetime opportunity for Secretariat descendant Brave Emperor
    Racing

    Kentucky Derby: UK syndicate eyes once-in-a-lifetime opportunity for Secretariat descendant Brave Emperor

    Jon Lees  |  Apr 3, 2023  | 
  • ‘I survived – that’s the most important thing’ – champion jockey Filip Minarik reflects on life after career-ending fall
    Racing

    ‘I survived – that’s the most important thing’ – champion jockey Filip Minarik reflects on life after career-ending fall

    Jon Lees  |  Mar 27, 2023  | 
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