Michael Dee

Michael Dee
Occupation	Jockey
Born	New Zealand
Major racing wins
Australian Guineas Caulfield Cup Victoria Derby
Significant horses
Durston, Manzoice

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.

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.

In 2023 Dee was engaged to ride in Hong Kong.[7]

Major wins

 Australia

• Australian Guineas - (2) - Lunar Fox (2021), Legarto (2023)
• Blue Diamond Stakes - (1) - Little Brose (2023)
• Caulfield Cup - (1) - Durston (2022)
• Coolmore Classic - (1) - Espiona (2023)
• Orr Stakes - (1) - Alabama Express (2020)
• Sir Rupert Clarke Stakes - (1) - Magic Time (2023)
• The Goodwood - (1) - Royal Merchant (2023)
• The Metropolitan - (1) - Foundr (2017)
• Victoria Derby - (1) - Manzoice (2022)
• Vinery Stud Stakes - (1) - Hiyaam (2018)
• VRC Champions Mile - (1) - Shillelagh (2017)

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See also

• Thoroughbred racing in Australia
• Thoroughbred racing in New Zealand

References

1. "New trainer notches up a win with her first runner". NZ Herald.
2. "Race 6 BRIAN DARTH FUNERAL SERVICES at STRATFORD RC on 31 DEC 2012 | LOVERACING.NZ". loveracing.nz.
3. "Race 3 JUST JUICE SUPPORTING LIFE EDUCATION TRUST 1200 at TARANAKI RI on 17 JAN 2013 | LOVERACING.NZ". loveracing.nz.
4. "History making success for former Hastings jockey". NZ Herald.
5. "New Zealand Horse Racing Statistics and Information - RaceBase". www.racebase.co.nz.
6. Toogood, Mathew (6 November 2017). "Kiwi boy Michael Dee thrilled to get first Melbourne Cup ride". Stuff.
7. https://www.racingnews.co.nz/dee-kicks-off-hong-kong-contract-with-three-at-happy-valley/