Craig Kelly – Newcastle Herald – 31.03.2020 IT was a case of lucky 11 for Maitland jockey Andrew Gibbons on Tuesday as he booted home a third Provincial Championship finalist for trainer Kris Lees in the last qualifier at Newcastle. Gibbons completed a...
racenet.com.au Australian Bloodstock could have another genuine star on their hands after Mugatoo produced a stunning display to win the Listed Canberra Cup (2000m) on Monday. The Kris Lees-trained import made a mess of his rivals when notching up his third vcitory...
Kris Lees has not ruled out a Doncaster Mile tilt for Special Reward after he led home a trifecta for the local trainers in the Group Three Newcastle Newmarket. Brenton Avdulla settled the $3.40 favourite behind the two leaders and he cruised up to them before...
Australian Bloodstock’s Jamie Lovett and Luke Murrell must have had mixed feelings when the magnificent chestnut colt Salios strode clear to capture Sunday’s Group 1 Asahi Hai Futurity Stakes at Hanshin to keep his record at a perfect three for three. The then...
The inaugural running of the $1 million The Hunter at Newcastle on Saturday is already making an impact in terms of interest in racing in New South Wales’ second city according to Australian Bloodstock’s Luke Murrell. Murrell and business partner Jamie...
The powerful Kris Lees stable includes some well-bred two year-olds, one of which was an eye-catching winner at the Newcastle trials on Monday morning, while at the same set of trials two royally bred older horses from the same stable indicated they were also ready...