Trainer Kris Lees would like to see a positive start to Group 1 winner Amokura’s likely short autumn/winter campaign at Rosehill on Saturday.

Kris Lees is keeping his plans for Amokura fluid ahead of the Group 1 winner’s first-up run.

In a coup for Newcastle Jockey Club and Newcastle’s premier trainer Kris Lees, Australia’s most successful jockey Damian Oliver and another of racings best Ben Melham will ride at Friday's Sharp Office Newcastle Gold Cup meeting.

Kris Lees cannot split his three contenders in The Coast at Gosford.

Gai Waterhouse has worked her magic to produce Hawaii Five Oh for an important stakes win.