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Off and racing: horse capital swells for Scone Cup race day

Modern fashion meets historic racing in the heart of thoroughbred country.

Newcastle Herald · May 17, 2024

Lees steels focus for a second Big Dance run

"Possibly [Scone Cup]. We haven't really mapped out his program, but it could be an ideal race to target."

Newcastle Herald · Jan 12, 2023

Newcastle trainer Kris Lees leading Cup day dream team for inaugural Big Dance

A Lloyd Williams-owned favourite with Frankie Dettori aboard in a big race on the first Tuesday in November. It's a dream scenario for Newcastle trainer Kris Lees that in years gone by would suggest he's in the running for a first Melbourne Cup win. But while Lees' hopes of a…

Newcastle Herald · Oct 31, 2022

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'Not in it for the cash': Scone Cup cocaine accused avoids jail time

A court has heard one of the men charged with buying more than $12,500 worth of cocaine set for this year's Scone Cup race meet wasn't in it for financial gain.

Newcastle Herald · Sep 27, 2022

Scone Cup cocaine bust: ketamine, MDMA pills and cannabis found at man's house

A man has avoided jail for his part in the purchase of thousands of dollars worth of cocaine planned to be taken to one of the state's largest country race meets.

Newcastle Herald · Sep 20, 2022

Sex, drugs and horse racing: Scone Cup cocaine guilty pleas

Two men will be sentenced next month over the purchase of more than $12,000 of cocaine bound for this year's Scone Cup race meet.

Newcastle Herald · Aug 2, 2022

Rustic Steel gives Kris Lees first Scone Cup victory

As it was with the Newcastle Cup, Kris Lees had to bide his time to score a breakthrough Scone Cup (1600m).

Newcastle Herald · May 13, 2022

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Hunter Valley Police allege seized cocaine 'destined' for the Scone Cup

NSW Police have arrested a pub licensee as part of investigations into alleged drug supply activity ahead of a major horse racing event in the Hunter Valley this weekend.

ABC News · May 12, 2022

Kris Lees bypasses Scone Cup with returning star Mugatoo

Kris Lees has held fire with Mugatoo for this Friday's Scone Cup but says the 2021 All Star Mile winner is not far away from a return to racing.

Newcastle Herald · May 9, 2022

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