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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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  • Living the dream with Oaks favourite Emily Upjohn – with a little help from Sir Henry Cecil
    News of the World

    Living the dream with Oaks favourite Emily Upjohn – with a little help from Sir Henry Cecil

    Jon Lees  |  May 29, 2022  | 
  • ‘I was a heroin addict and a crackhead, coupled with severe alcoholism’ – trainer on the long road to recovery
    News of the World

    ‘I was a heroin addict and a crackhead, coupled with severe alcoholism’ – trainer on the long road to recovery

    Jon Lees  |  May 25, 2022  | 
  • Shock move as Melbourne Cup heroine Verry Elleegant is switched to French trainer Francis Graffard
    News of the World

    Shock move as Melbourne Cup heroine Verry Elleegant is switched to French trainer Francis Graffard

    Jon Lees  |  May 12, 2022  | 
  • On the road again: record-breaker Mickaelle Michel joins French jockey exodus to US
    News of the World

    On the road again: record-breaker Mickaelle Michel joins French jockey exodus to US

    Jon Lees  |  May 12, 2022  | 
  • ‘The Russians don’t seem to like anything that lives in Ukraine’ – London hospitality exec helps equine rescue effort
    News of the World

    ‘The Russians don’t seem to like anything that lives in Ukraine’ – London hospitality exec helps equine rescue effort

    Jon Lees  |  May 10, 2022  | 
  • Backstretch charity set for six-figure windfall thanks to owners’ Kentucky Derby bets
    Welfare

    Backstretch charity set for six-figure windfall thanks to owners’ Kentucky Derby bets

    Jon Lees  |  May 3, 2022  | 
  • Germany’s Arc hero Torquator Tasso set for G2 return later this month
    News of the World

    Germany’s Arc hero Torquator Tasso set for G2 return later this month

    Jon Lees  |  May 3, 2022  | 
  • Self-sufficiency: Qatar team hopes Mise En Scene can land homebred Guineas success
    News of the World

    Self-sufficiency: Qatar team hopes Mise En Scene can land homebred Guineas success

    Jon Lees  |  Apr 28, 2022  | 
  • Change of plans: Ascot’s Champions Day a new option for Verry Elleegant as Arc is ruled out
    News of the World

    Change of plans: Ascot’s Champions Day a new option for Verry Elleegant as Arc is ruled out

    Jon Lees  |  Apr 27, 2022  | 
  • Top Aussie jockey Craig Williams drives to Ukraine to deliver humanitarian aid for relief effort
    News of the World

    Top Aussie jockey Craig Williams drives to Ukraine to deliver humanitarian aid for relief effort

    Jon Lees  |  Apr 16, 2022  | 
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