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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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  • Dubai World Cup: Alberto Sanna eyes Sheema success with Hong Kong star Russian Emperor
    Racing

    Dubai World Cup: Alberto Sanna eyes Sheema success with Hong Kong star Russian Emperor

    Jon Lees  |  Mar 17, 2023  | 
  • Rich Strike to miss Dubai World Cup in favour of Turfway Park comeback
    Racing

    Rich Strike to miss Dubai World Cup in favour of Turfway Park comeback

    Jon Lees  |  Feb 27, 2023  | 
  • ‘Baaeed had everything’ – William Haggas on the Europe’s champion racehorse
    Racing

    ‘Baaeed had everything’ – William Haggas on the Europe’s champion racehorse

    Jon Lees  |  Jan 18, 2023  | 
  • Janney tribute after stallion Air Support is killed in attack by swarm of bees in India
    Breeding

    Janney tribute after stallion Air Support is killed in attack by swarm of bees in India

    Jon Lees  |  Jan 11, 2023  | 
  • Baaeed’s six steps to Group 1 greatness – according to Jim Crowley
    Racing

    Baaeed’s six steps to Group 1 greatness – according to Jim Crowley

    Jon Lees  |  Oct 10, 2022  | 
  • ‘No rules violated’ in controversial Assiniboia Downs race
    Racing

    ‘No rules violated’ in controversial Assiniboia Downs race

    Jon Lees  |  Jul 28, 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  | 
  • Marcus Tregoning: It’s a miracle we manage to get international runners to Royal Ascot
    What They’re Thinking

    Marcus Tregoning: It’s a miracle we manage to get international runners to Royal Ascot

    Jon Lees  |  Feb 15, 2022  | 
  • Scrubs or silks? Ferrin Peterson is enjoying the best of both worlds in the bluegrass state
    Racing

    Scrubs or silks? Ferrin Peterson is enjoying the best of both worlds in the bluegrass state

    Jon Lees  |  Feb 13, 2022  | 
  • Brian Kavanagh: Returning to the magical place that is the Curragh
    What They’re Thinking

    Brian Kavanagh: Returning to the magical place that is the Curragh

    Jon Lees  |  Feb 2, 2022  | 
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