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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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  • What’s been happening: Saudi Cup draw, Kentucky Derby blow,  European Pattern changes and more ...
    Seven Days in Racing

    What’s been happening: Saudi Cup draw, Kentucky Derby blow, European Pattern changes and more ...

    Jon Lees  |  Feb 20, 2025  | 
  • 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  | 
  • Farewell to the ‘Wonder from Down Under’: Australia mourns Black Caviar
    News of the World

    Farewell to the ‘Wonder from Down Under’: Australia mourns Black Caviar

    Jon Lees  |  Aug 17, 2024  | 
  • What’s been happening: Imperatriz fetches record sum, City Of Troy on Derby mission, Gaffalione replaced and more ...
    Seven Days in Racing

    What’s been happening: Imperatriz fetches record sum, City Of Troy on Derby mission, Gaffalione replaced and more ...

    Jon Lees  |  May 30, 2024  | 
  • What’s been happening: Kentucky Derby latest – Zedan seeks Muth injunction, Laurel River plans and more …
    Seven Days in Racing

    What’s been happening: Kentucky Derby latest – Zedan seeks Muth injunction, Laurel River plans and more …

    Jon Lees  |  Apr 4, 2024  | 
  •  What’s been happening: Warren Kennedy seven-timer, Irad Ortiz, Pegasus World Cup latest and more …
    Seven Days in Racing

    What’s been happening: Warren Kennedy seven-timer, Irad Ortiz, Pegasus World Cup latest and more …

    Jon Lees  |  Jan 4, 2024  | 
  • What’s been happening Breeders’ Cup latest, James Doyle move, Melbourne Cup and more …
    Seven Days in Racing

    What’s been happening Breeders’ Cup latest, James Doyle move, Melbourne Cup and more …

    Jon Lees  |  Nov 2, 2023  | 
  • What’s been happening: Country Grammer retired, Appleby’s Woodbine mission, Point Given tribute and more ...
    Seven Days in Racing

    What’s been happening: Country Grammer retired, Appleby’s Woodbine mission, Point Given tribute and more ...

    Jon Lees  |  Sep 15, 2023  | 
  • 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  | 
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