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 will have a sizable representation in The Hunter, led by European import Top Ranked.

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.

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.

Consistent mare Wandabaa will spearhead trainer Kris Lees’ team for Randwick.