John McKee
$2,218,545
2023 earnings
21%
2023 wins
$51,623,351
lifetime earnings
racing Record
2023 Stats
Career Stats
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113
Firsts
2,583
79
Seconds
2,452
79
Thirds
2,420
261
Unplaced
9,633
532
Starts
17,088
$2,218,545
Earnings
$51,623,351
$4,170
Earnings / Start
$3,021
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Bio
John McKee began his career at River Downs, setting a seasonal win record for an apprentice jockey at the Cincinnati track in 2002. He then found success at Oaklawn Park during the mid-2000s, leading the Hot Springs, Ark., track in wins for its 2004 meet. McKee first gained national prominence during this time as the rider of Lawyer Ron early in that horse’s accomplished career. McKee won four stakes races with Lawyer Ron in 2006, topped by the Arkansas Derby.
John McKee began his career at River Downs, setting a seasonal win record for an apprentice jockey at the Cincinnati track in 2002. He then found success at Oaklawn Park during the mid-2000s, leading the Hot Springs, Ark., track in wins for its 2004 meet. McKee first gained national prominence during this time as the rider of Lawyer Ron early in that horse’s accomplished career. McKee won four stakes races with Lawyer Ron in 2006, topped by the Arkansas Derby.
McKee has continued his career riding primarily in Kentucky, Ohio, and Indiana. Based at Turfway Park in northern Kentucky, McKee led that track in earnings during its winter 2018 and winter 2019 meets.
McKee picked up his 2,500th career win June 7, 2023 at Belterra Park.
