Michael Dee
Michael Dee is a New Zealand born jockey who currently rides in Victoria, Australia. He is notable for having ridden the winners of a number of Group One races.
| Michael Dee | |
|---|---|
| Occupation | Jockey |
| Born | New Zealand |
| Significant horses | |
| Durston, Manzoice | |
Racing career
Michael's father, Richard Dee was a thoroughbred trainer. Michael started his riding career with the Hawkes Bay trainers Guy Lowry and Grant Cullen before moving to Kevin Myers in Wanganui.[1]
Dee had his first race-ride aboard Negotiate when placed 2nd at Stratford on 31 December 2012 for Kevin Myers.[2] His first win was on the Adrian Bull gelding, Bamboo, at New Plymouth in a Rating 65 benchmark 1200m race on January 17, 2013.[3][4]
During his initial riding career in New Zealand he achieved:[5]
- 2012/13 - 17 wins from 233 rides
- 2013/14 - 65 wins from 728 rides
- 2014/15 - 24 wins from 307 rides
In January 2015 Dee moved to Caulfield and completed his apprenticeship with Mick Price.
Michael Dee's first ride in the Melbourne Cup was on Gallante which finished last behind Rekindling in the 2017 race.[6] He has also placed:
- 5th on Persan for Ciaron Maher & David Eustace in the 2020 Melbourne Cup
- 14th on Great House for Chris Waller in the 2021 Melbourne Cup.
Notable victories
The following are some of the major races won by Dee:
| Year |
Race |
Horse |
Trainer(s) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | Eight Carat Classic (Group 2, Ellerslie)[7] | Hera | Roger James |
| 2015 | Bobbie Lewis Quality[8] | Churchill Dancer | David Hayes and Tom Dabernig |
| 2017 | The Metropolitan (ATC) | Foundry[9] | Robert Hickmott |
| 2020 | C F Orr Stakes | Alabama Express | Michael Moroney, Flemington |
| 2021 | Australian Guineas | Lunar Fox | Paul Preusker, Horsham |
| 2022 | Caulfield Cup | Durston | Chris Waller |
| 2022 | Victoria Derby | Manzoice | Chris Waller |
| 2023 | Australian Guineas | Legarto | Ken & Beverley Kelso |
| 2023 | Coolmore Classic | Espiona | Chris Waller |
References
- "New trainer notches up a win with her first runner". NZ Herald.
- "Race 6 BRIAN DARTH FUNERAL SERVICES at STRATFORD RC on 31 DEC 2012 | LOVERACING.NZ". loveracing.nz.
- "Race 3 JUST JUICE SUPPORTING LIFE EDUCATION TRUST 1200 at TARANAKI RI on 17 JAN 2013 | LOVERACING.NZ". loveracing.nz.
- "History making success for former Hastings jockey". NZ Herald.
- "New Zealand Horse Racing Statistics and Information - RaceBase". www.racebase.co.nz.
- Toogood, Mathew (6 November 2017). "Kiwi boy Michael Dee thrilled to get first Melbourne Cup ride". Stuff.
- "Race 6 CAMBRIDGE STUD EIGHT CARAT CLASSIC at AUCKLAND RC on 26 DEC 2013 | LOVERACING.NZ". loveracing.nz.
- "2015 Bobbie Lewis Quality result - Churchill Dancer toughs it out". www.sportingnews.com.
- Thomas, Ray (30 September 2017). "Dee secures first Group 1 win as Foundry strikes in The Metropolitan". The Daily Telegraph. Retrieved 1 November 2022.