Tag: Kris Lees
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NEWCASTLE TRAINERS SET THEIR SIGHTS ON THE GOLD CUP
A local trainer hasn’t won the NJC’s Gold Cup for more than 50 years – but that could change this Friday. Between them, Kris Lees, Paul Perry and Craig Roberts have nominated six runners for the $175,000 Group Three race.
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STAR GALLOPER WARMS UP AT WYONG
One of the superstars of the turf stepped out at Wyong this morning. The Kris Lees trained Lucia Valentina, the winner of Sydney’s richest race, the Queen Elizabeth Stakes, finished fifth in a soft trial, and will now be set for next month’s Warwick Stakes at Randwick.
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BUMPER SEASON FOR LEES’ STABLE
Kris Lees is enjoying his most successful season on record, with his stable earning more than $7 million in prize money. The local trainer can further add to his tally this Saturday, with Danish Twist considered a strong chance in the Tatts Tiara.
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LUCIA VALENTINA HONOURED BY NEWCASTLE JOCKEY CLUB
The Newcastle Jockey Club held a special champagne barbeque this morning, to honour the achievements of the Kris Lees-trained mare, Lucia Valentina. More than 200 members turned out to congratulate the stable following its win in the $4-million Group 1 Queen Elizabeth Stakes. The five-year-old will now head for a spell at Lees’ Ellalong Farm, before…
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DANISH TWIST WINS ON THE LINE FOR KRIS LEES
It’s been a fairy tale day at Randwick for Newcastle trainer Kris Lees. On top of his Queens stakes win with Lucia Valentina, Lees finished the provincial with a nail biting quinella. Damian Oliver rode ‘Danish Twist’ to take ‘Powerline’ by a nose. Lees had eight runners in the race, his next best, ‘Zestful’ finished…
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LEES RUNNER ON RIGHT TRACK
The Kris Lees trained Lucia Valentina appears to be on track for next Saturday’s Queen Elizabeth Stakes. The mare finished second in a barrier trial at Broadmeadow this morning, as part of her preparation for the group one feature.
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KRIS LEES TAKES 2ND & 3RD AT NEWCASTLE PROVINCIAL CHAMPIONSHIPS
The rain-delayed Newcastle Provincial Championships ran at Wyong this afternoon, with Newcastle trainer Kris Lees in the mix, just missing the win. His horses Marple Miss and Electric Power finishing 2nd and 3rd, qualifying for the final at Randwick.
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LEES LOOKS TO WIN NEWMARKET
Local hopes rest with trainer Kris Lees in tomorrow’s Newmarket Handicap at Broadmeadow. But the odds are stacked against Lees, who’s never won the $125,000 group three race. Christian Reith will be onboard his runner, River Lad, which is considered an outside chance.
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LUCIA VALENTINA FALLING SHORT OF A PLACE IN ROSEHILL
The Kris Lees trained Lucia Valentina fell just short of a place in the Coolmore Classic at Rosehill today. The five-year-old placing fourth, in her first appearance on the Australian racing scene this year.
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LAST SEASON FOR LUCIA VALENTINA?
She’s been one of the best horses in the Lees’ stable in recent years, but Lucia Valentina could be preparing for her last season on the track. Depending on her form this autumn, the five-year-old may head to stud.