Michael Dee
| Michael Dee | |
|---|---|
 | |
| Occupation | Jockey |
| Born | 13 April 1996 New Zealand |
| Height | 173 cm (5 ft 8 in)[1] |
| Weight | 54 kg (119 lb)[1] |
| Major racing wins | |
| Australian Guineas Caulfield Cup Victoria Derby | |
| Significant horses | |
| Durston, Manzoice | |
Michael Dee (born April 13, 1996)[1] 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
[edit]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.[2]
Dee had his first race-ride aboard Negotiate when placed 2nd at Stratford on 31 December 2012 for Kevin Myers.[3] His first win was on the Adrian Bull gelding, Bamboo, at New Plymouth in a Rating 65 benchmark 1200m race on January 17, 2013.[4][5]
During his initial riding career in New Zealand he achieved:[6][failed verification]
- 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.[citation needed]
Michael Dee's first ride in the Melbourne Cup was on Gallante which finished last behind Rekindling in the 2017 race.[7] 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
- 16th on Sharp 'N' Smart in the 2024 Melbourne Cup.
In 2023, Dee was engaged to ride in Hong Kong.[8]
In 2025, Dee was engaged to ride in Japan from April 26 to June 25.[1]
Major wins
[edit]
- Australian Guineas - (2) - Lunar Fox (2021), Legarto (2023)
- Blue Diamond Stakes - (2) - Little Brose (2023), Devil Knight (2025)
- 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)
- New Zealand Derby - (1) - Willydoit (2025)[9]
See also
[edit]References
[edit]- ^ a b c d "マイケル・ディー騎手に短期免許交付". Japan Racing Association (in Japanese). 23 April 2025. Archived from the original on 23 April 2025. Retrieved 26 April 2025.
- ^ Jenkins, John (21 October 2022). "New trainer notches up a win with her first runner". NZ Herald. Retrieved 26 April 2025.
- ^ "Race 6 BRIAN DARTH FUNERAL SERVICES at STRATFORD RC on 31 DEC 2012". loveracing.nz. 13 January 2013. Retrieved 26 April 2025.
- ^ "Race 3 JUST JUICE SUPPORTING LIFE EDUCATION TRUST 1200 at TARANAKI RI on 17 JAN 2013". loveracing.nz. 18 January 2013. Retrieved 26 April 2025.
- ^ Jenkins, John (5 March 2021). "History making success for former Hastings jockey". NZ Herald. Retrieved 26 April 2025.
- ^ "New Zealand Horse Racing Statistics and Information - RaceBase". www.racebase.co.nz.
- ^ Toogood, Mathew (7 November 2017). "Kiwi boy Michael Dee thrilled to get first Melbourne Cup ride". Stuff. Archived from the original on 17 March 2019. Retrieved 26 April 2025.
- ^ "Dee kicks off Hong Kong contract with three at Happy Valley". www.racingnews.co.nz. 23 May 2023. Retrieved 26 April 2025.
- ^ "Race 9 TRACKSIDE NZ DERBY at AUCKLAND THOROUGHBRED RACING on 8 MAR 2025". loveracing.nz. 9 March 2025. Retrieved 26 April 2025.
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