Trainer Kris Lees says likely 'sit and sprint' tactics in the Expressway Stakes at Rosehill on Saturday may force rider James McDonald to play an aggressive hand on Le Romain.

Trainer Kris Lees says he will be very surprised if the addition of blinkers isn’t the key to his unbeaten colt Graff making a competitive start to his 3YO season at Rosehill on Saturday.

Exciting filly Smart Melody may kick off her ambitious spring campaign at the Wyong Cup meeting on Friday week.

Leading Newcastle trainer Kris Lees is confident he can extend his near perfect record in Sunday’s $80,000 Taree Gold Cup.

Trainer Kris Lees says he will know how good his recent recruit Tactical Advantage is after he races at Rosehill on Saturday.