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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: 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  | 
  • What’s been happening: Mage set for Preakness, Forte’s failed drugs test and more …
    Seven Days in Racing

    What’s been happening: Mage set for Preakness, Forte’s failed drugs test and more …

    Jon Lees  |  May 11, 2023  | 
  • What’s been happening: late turmoil at Kentucky Derby, Belmont Park rebuild, Frankie Dettori and more …
    Seven Days in Racing

    What’s been happening: late turmoil at Kentucky Derby, Belmont Park rebuild, Frankie Dettori and more …

    Jon Lees  |  May 5, 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  | 
  • What’s been happening: California Chrome and Arrogate to Hall of Fame – and more …
    Seven Days in Racing

    What’s been happening: California Chrome and Arrogate to Hall of Fame – and more …

    Jon Lees  |  Apr 27, 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  | 
  • What’s been happening:  Missed The Cut joins John Sadler, Breeders’ Cup for Ushba Tesoro and more …
    Seven Days in Racing

    What’s been happening: Missed The Cut joins John Sadler, Breeders’ Cup for Ushba Tesoro and more …

    Jon Lees  |  Apr 20, 2023  | 
  • What’s been happening: Modern Games, Dubai Honour, Anamoe and more ...
    Seven Days in Racing

    What’s been happening: Modern Games, Dubai Honour, Anamoe and more ...

    Jon Lees  |  Apr 13, 2023  | 
  • What’s been happening: Kentucky Oaks, Yutaka Take, Stewart Elliott and more …
    Seven Days in Racing

    What’s been happening: Kentucky Oaks, Yutaka Take, Stewart Elliott and more …

    Jon Lees  |  Apr 6, 2023  | 
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