TACTICAL ADVANTAGE
Lees has gem on song for Hunter breakthrough
Leading Newcastle trainer Kris Lees believes he has the right horse in Gem Song to break a frustrating run of seconds in his home track feature, The Hunter (1300m), but says luck is going to play a big part in the outcome of Saturday’s $1m sprint.
Australian Bloodstock hope it’s third time lucky in Hunter
Australian Bloodstock will have a sizable representation in The Hunter, led by European import Top Ranked.
Newcastle racecourse a hive of activity for The Hunter Raceday
The third running of the $1 million ‘The Hunter’ will take place on Saturday headlining an exciting 10-race Metropolitan stand-alone meeting at Newcastle Racecourse.
Lees rates The Hunter as Newcastle's new gem
Leading Newcastle trainer Kris Lees says the strong interest in Saturday’s $1 million The Hunter confirms to him the feature sprint has just about established itself as the city’s signature race.
Track conditions could determine trio’s chances
Consistent mare Wandabaa will spearhead trainer Kris Lees’ team for Randwick.
