Kris Lees
Kris Lees is a prominent horse trainer based in Australia, known for his successful management of thoroughbred racehorses. With a career spanning over two decades, he has established a reputation in the racing community for his ability to develop and prepare horses for competitive events. Lees has trained numerous winners across various prestigious races and is particularly noted for his strategic approach to training and race selection.
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Kris Lees will combine with Jason Collett for two leading contenders at Wyong.
In-form Jason Collett ready to continue winning run at Wyong
Australia· 2025-06-23
Kris Lees claimed his third Queensland Oaks when You Wahng kicked back late.
Joe Pride rides winning wave with In Flight as part of Randwick trebleAustralia· 2025-06-07
Kris Lees is the leading trainer associated with Hawker Hall.
Prima Bella primed to put the brakes on Hawker Hall’s meteoric riseAustralia· 2025-05-25
Newcastle trainer Kris Lees will chase Big Dance Eligibility at Gunnedah on Sunday when he sends a huge team to the track.
Big team hunting Big Dance chance for Lees at GunnedahAustralia· 2025-05-24
Kris Lees-trained Wollzeile finished second in the race.
Local trainer savours special victory at SconeAustralia· 2025-05-17
Kris Lees is considering a shot at the Takeover Target Stakes with Memoria.
Nash Rawiller guide Grand Eagles to strong win at RandwickAustralia· 2025-04-26
Kris Lees trained Lord Of Biscay, who lost in the race but still had consolation with another horse.
Baker gives Arapaho ‘the Murray treatment’ to land first Sydney CupAustralia· 2025-04-12
Kris Lees-trained Rivellino, which came from last to finish fourth in the Slipper, was the $3.50 Sportsbet favourite for the April 5 Inglis Sires at Randwick.
Kensington meeting to provide early look at Waugh’s Midway Championships hopesAustralia· 2025-03-25
Kris Lees is involved with Andrew Gibbons in the Taree races.
Andrew Gibbons and Kris Lees hoping winners are grinners again with Golden Smile at Taree races on TuesdayAustralia· 2025-03-24
Kris Lees commented on the lasting connection of his family to the Golden Slipper.
Forty-eight years after Luskin Star’s stunning Slipper win, Chris Lees out to add to family legacyAustralia· 2025-03-17
Bailey Wheeler was a former apprentice to top Newcastle trainer Kris Lees.
Tyler Schiller hoping for first Golden Slipper chance with Hawkes coltAustralia· 2025-03-14
Kris Lees trained the colt Rivellino, who won the Skyline Stakes.
Waller to split paths of Via Sistina and Fangirl after group 1 doubleAustralia· 2025-03-01
Local trainer Kris Lees heads to Newcastle on Tuesday with three strong chances engaged to go around at a meeting that has six races on the card.
Kris Lees hopes Oakfield Prince can reign at NewcastleAustralia· 2025-02-17