| Michael Dee | |
|---|---|
 Dee at the 2025 Meguro Kinen parade ring | |
| 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.
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 ]
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:
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]
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