Journalists Wandering Eyes Posted November 5, 2023 Journalists Share Posted November 5, 2023 Kris Lees will have two runners in the 2023 Melbourne Cup, with these being Cleveland and Kalapour. The talented pair will be Lees’ fifth and sixth runners in the Melbourne Cup in his 20 year career in Australian racing, with the respected trainer renowned for his preparation of stayers. Cleveland is paying $41 to win the Melbourne Cup, with Michael Dee set to partner the Moonee Valley Gold Cup winner. Lees’ second runner is Kalapour ($26), which is also an Irish import with strong staying credentials. Lees trains out of Hamilton, which is a suburb in Newcastle, with his success as a provincial trainer somewhat of a rarity in modern racing. How many Melbourne Cups has Kris Lees won? Kris Lees is yet to win a Melbourne Cup, despite having four previous runners in the Flemington feature. What horses does Kris Lees have in the 2023 Melbourne Cup? Kris Lees has Cleveland and Kalapour in the 2023 Melbourne Cup field. Kalapour (14) T: Kris Lees J: Zac Lloyd (50kg) Age: 7YO Color: Bay Sex: Gelding Sire: War Command (IRE) Dam: Daldiyna (FR) Win: +4500 Place: +1000 Best odds at Bet365 Cleveland (23) T: Kris Lees J: Michael Dee (52kg) Age: 6YO Color: Bay Sex: Horse Sire: Camelot (GB) Dam: Venus de Milo (IRE) Win: +2500 Place: +550 Best odds at Neds More racing news View the full article Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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