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Sam Lee, 27, Dies Suddenly as Racing Community Holds Weekend Tributes

Racing’s authorities have signposted welfare support for those affected.

Overview

  • The Injured Jockeys Fund and the Point-To-Point Authority confirmed Lee died suddenly on Friday, March 6, at age 27, with no cause reported.
  • Point-to-point fixtures held a minute’s silence before racing on Saturday, with further on-course acknowledgements at Sandown Park, Wolverhampton and Ayr.
  • Jockeys at Hereford wore black armbands, and participants dedicated victories to Lee during the meeting.
  • BHA chief executive Brant Dunshea said services are in place to provide care and support to Lee’s friends and colleagues.
  • Lee rode four winners under Rules, highlighted by a Listed success at Cheltenham on Golan Fortune in 2019, and earned warm tributes from trainers including Francesca Poste, Claire Hart and Laura Morgan.