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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: racing mourns tragic death of Filip Minarik
    Seven Days in Racing

    What’s been happening: racing mourns tragic death of Filip Minarik

    Jon Lees  |  Sep 7, 2023  | 
  • ‘No issues to competitors’ – NYRA defends track surfaces as racing resumes at Saratoga
    News of the World

    ‘No issues to competitors’ – NYRA defends track surfaces as racing resumes at Saratoga

    Jon Lees  |  Aug 31, 2023  | 
  • ‘Saratoga has very serious questions to answer’ – Qatar Racing’s David Redvers speaks out after latest equine fatalities
    News of the World

    ‘Saratoga has very serious questions to answer’ – Qatar Racing’s David Redvers speaks out after latest equine fatalities

    Jon Lees  |  Aug 30, 2023  | 
  • What’s been happening:  Mostahdaf halts Paddington run, Luis Saez out of Travers, Do Deuce plans and more ...
    Seven Days in Racing

    What’s been happening: Mostahdaf halts Paddington run, Luis Saez out of Travers, Do Deuce plans and more ...

    Jon Lees  |  Aug 24, 2023  | 
  • What’s been happening: Ace Impact on Arc path, Preakness date proposal, Modern Games retired and more ...
    Seven Days in Racing

    What’s been happening: Ace Impact on Arc path, Preakness date proposal, Modern Games retired and more ...

    Jon Lees  |  Aug 17, 2023  | 
  • What’s been happening: Luis Saez to ride Mage, Amr Zedan buys top lot, Algiers plans and more ...
    Seven Days in Racing

    What’s been happening: Luis Saez to ride Mage, Amr Zedan buys top lot, Algiers plans and more ...

    Jon Lees  |  Aug 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  | 
  • What’s been happening: Frankie Dettori, Royal Ascot, Rich Strike and more ...
    Seven Days in Racing

    What’s been happening: Frankie Dettori, Royal Ascot, Rich Strike and more ...

    Jon Lees  |  Jun 1, 2023  | 
  • What's been happening: Forte and National Treasure set for Belmont, Tom Durkin, Fusaichi Pegasus and more ...
    Seven Days in Racing

    What's been happening: Forte and National Treasure set for Belmont, Tom Durkin, Fusaichi Pegasus and more ...

    Jon Lees  |  May 25, 2023  | 
  • What’s been happening: Mage faces only six in Preakness as First Mission is ruled out – and more …
    Seven Days in Racing

    What’s been happening: Mage faces only six in Preakness as First Mission is ruled out – and more …

    Jon Lees  |  May 18, 2023  | 
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