Michael Dee (born April 13, 1996) 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.

Dee had his first race-ride aboard Negotiate when placed 2nd at Stratford on 31 December 2012 for Kevin Myers. His first win was on the Adrian Bull gelding, Bamboo, at New Plymouth in a Rating 65 benchmark 1200m race on January 17, 2013.

During his initial riding career in New Zealand he achieved:[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. He has also placed:

In 2023, Dee was engaged to ride in Hong Kong.

In 2025, Dee was engaged to ride in Japan from April 26 to June 25.

Major wins

Australia

New Zealand

See also