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Virus keeps Lee on sidelines

Graham LeeGraham Lee
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No date has been set for Graham Lee's return to the saddle as he continues to suffer with a virus.

The Grand National-winning jockey, who won the Ascot Gold Cup a little over 12 months ago on Trip To Paris, was a notable absentee from the big meeting last week.

He has been out of action for over two weeks with a virus and there is no sign of an imminent return.

His agent Richard Hale said: "There's no date set.

"It won't be for a week or two yet, I wouldn't have thought.

"It seems to be a virus that he can't shake off.

"It's the worst time of year for it, I've had a couple of people on this morning asking for him but I can't tell them anything at the moment."