From dawn til dusk: a day in the life of Group 1-winning jockey Billy Lee

Brian Sheerin shadows the leading rider going about his daily business

Focus: Billy Lee washes down a horse at Paddy Twomey's yard after morning excerciseCredit: Patrick McCann

What you see is what you get with Billy Lee. The straight-talking jockey, best known for his association with Group 1 heroes Fiesolana and Romanised, is one of the most in-demand riders in Ireland and bases himself with Willie McCreery, Paddy Twomey and Ken Condon every week.

The 33-year-old, who has ridden 42 winners in Ireland this season to add to a Group 1 triumph on Romanised in France, allows us a close-up view of a typical day in the life of a jockey.

Getting set: Billy Lee gets himself ready for a morning on the gallops at Paddy Twomey's yard in Golden, County TipperaryCredit: Patrick McCann

7am On Wednesday morning the sun is up and so is the mood at Paddy Twomey's yard in Golden, County Tipperary.

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Published on 31 August 2019inFeatures

Last updated 14:36, 31 August 2019

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