Michael Dee is a New Zealand born jockey who currently rides in Victoria, Australia.

Michael started his riding career with the Hawkes Bay trainers Guy Lowry and Grant Cullen before moving to Kevin Myers in Wanganui.

[2] His first win was on the Adrian Bull gelding, Bamboo, at New Plymouth in a Rating 65 benchmark 1200m race on January 17, 2013.

[3][4] During his initial riding career in New Zealand he achieved:[5] In January 2015 Dee moved to Caulfield and completed his apprenticeship with Mick Price.

Michael Dee's first ride in the Melbourne Cup was on Gallante which finished last behind Rekindling in the 2017 race.