Kris Lees won the Max Lees Classic at Newcastle, named after his late father, with his horse Gobi Desert.
Trainer Kris Lees achieved a personal milestone by winning the Max Lees Classic at Newcastle on Saturday, a race named after his late father. His horse, Gobi Desert, led in the straight and won the 900-meter race by 0.49 lengths, paying $10 on TAB fixed odds. Lees also had another runner, Rustemo, finish fourth in the two-year-old sprint. The Max Lees Classic began in 2017 and is a significant race for the trainer.
November 16, 2024
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