Tag: melbourne cup
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PROTECTIONIST RULED OUT OF THE 2015 MELBOURNE CUP
The Kris Lees-trained Protectionist will not get the chance to win back-to-back Melbourne Cups. The five-year-old finished 15th in Saturday’s Caulfield Cup, then pulled up sore. A joint in its pelvis will now require treatment. The horse was due to see a vet today, but for now Lees says he’s not sure when Protectionist will…
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COMFORTABLE TRIAL WIN FOR PROTECTIONIST AT BROADMEADOW
Melbourne Cup winner Protectionist will return to racing on September 5 in the Group 2 Chelmsford Stakes, following a successful trial at Broadmeadow today. Trainer Kris Lees says the ultimate goal is still to claim back-to-back wins, in the race that stops a nation.
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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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LOCAL TRAINER TAKES GOLD COAST CUP
After the Melbourne Cup came the City of Gold Coast Cup, with a good result for a local trainer. Four-year-old gelding Avalanches ran as favourite in the 1800-metre feature race, trained by Trevor Bayliss. Ridden by Kiwi jockey Grant Cooksley, Avalanches didn’t disappoint, winning his fourth race of his career from 20 starts. “Avalanches –…
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TURF CLUB PACKED AS PUNTERS CELEBRATE MELBOURNE CUP IN GOLD COAST STYLE
On the Gold Coast, racegoers turned it on for Melbourne Cup celebrations. The sun was out, the bets were on, and some of the fashion had to be seen to be believed.
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HUNTER SUCCESS AT THE MELBOURNE CUP
Protectionist may have delivered the first Melbourne Cup win for Germany, but two Hunter residents have also shared in his success. Newcastle’s Jamie Lovett and Luke Murrell from Aberglasslyn are part-owners of the horse through Australian Bloodstock. Lovett is a former Lakes United player and real estate agent. Protectionist is trained by Andreas Wohler and…
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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…
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MELBOURNE CUP VISITS LISMORE
For the first time, the Melbourne Cup is touring the Northern Rivers, and stealing hearts along the way.