Tag: Kris Lees
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LOCAL TRAINERS GEAR UP FOR THE NJC NEWMARKET MEETING
The Hunter has just one runner in Wednesday’s Newmarket Handicap at Broadmeadow, with Kris Lees entering Scorpio Queen. At the same meeting, Jason Deamer will be among several locals chasing victory in the $100,000 Provincial Qualifier.
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KRIS LEES CARRIES LOCAL HOPES FOR NEWMARKET HANDICAP
The fields have been released for next week’s Newmarket Handicap at Broadmeadow, with trainer Kris Lees set to carry local hopes in the Group Three race. This year’s meeting has an extra drawcard – a $100,000 provincial qualifier.
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LEES SAYS THE BEST IS YET TO COME FOR PROTECTIONIST
Newcastle trainer Kris Lees is expecting Melbourne Cup winner Protectionist to make steady improvement as it prepares for its next race, the Australian Cup over 2,000 metres.
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LEES TO SEND THREE RUNNERS TO WYONG
Hunter trainer Kris Lees will send three runners to the opening heat of the Provincial Series at Wyong on Thursday. Selectify is likely to be his best chance in the $100,000 race over 1350 metres, despite drawing barrier 11. The third of five heats will be held at Broadmeadow on Wednesday March 18, with first,…
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PROTECTIONIST HITS THE TRACK AT BROADMEADOW
The Kris Lees trained Protectionist has completed his first serious hit out since winning the Melbourne Cup. Following today’s barrier trial at Broadmeadow, the German stayer could run at Caulfield in four weeks.
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MELBOURNE CUP WINNER AT HOME IN NEWCASTLE
Melbourne Cup winner Protectionist has arrived at his new home in Newcastle. The 5-year-old stallion was welcomed in Broadmeadow early this morning, where he’ll now be under the eye of local trainer Kris Lees. Lees says Protectionist will be spelled for the time being, before he begins preparation for the Autumn Racing Carnival in Sydney.…
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LEES STABLE READY FOR MELBOURNE CUP CHAMPION
Despite only seeing their horse win the Melbourne Cup just over 24 hours ago, two Hunter owners are already eyeing next year’s race. And with the reigns of Protectionist now handed over to Newcastle trainer Kris Lees, preparations are in motion to accommodate the horse of the moment.
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KRIS LEES AND LUCIA VALENTINA READY FOR THE MELBOURNE CUP
Newcastle trainer Kris Lees says Lucia Valentina couldn’t be in better condition for tomorrow’s big race. “I think she’ll run very well. She just needs things to go her way and if she gets a bit of luck I think they’ll know she’s there.” Taking part in just his second Melbourne Cup, Lees has been…
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LEES PREPARES FOR THE RACE THAT STOPS A NATION
The Melbourne Cup is still a week away, but the build-up has begun for Newcastle trainer Kris Lees and his runner, Lucia Valentina. We spoke to Lees this morning, before he headed to Victoria to prepare for his second shot at the race that stops a nation.
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LUCIA VALENTINA SECURES A START IN MELBOURNE CUP
Newcastle trainer Kris Lees has confirmed that his runner, Lucia Valentina, will start in the Melbourne Cup, after finishing a gallant third in Saturday’s big race at Caulfield. Lees was contemplating entering the four-year-old in this weekend’s Cox Plate, but has now decided to rest her in order to prepare for the race that stops…