Top trainer Kris Lees and jockey Andrew Gibbons are out to strike at Taree on Sunday when they combine with a couple of leading chances.

Gibbons will link with Lees when riding new stable acquisition Daddy’s Girl in the Insuremore.com.au Benchmark 58 Handicap (2012m), while the jockey will also partner Trounce when the mare contests the Taree & Wingham Produce Super Maiden Handicap (1258m).

Newcastle trainer Kris Lees. Credit: Getty Images

Daddy’s Girl is a six-year-old mare by So You Think and was formerly trained by Allan McRae. She’s had two trials at Newcastle and on the Beaumont track since joining the Lees camp.

“She’s first-up over a staying trip, but Kris will have her primed to run well,” said Gibbons. “She’s a winner over 2000m at Queanbeyan, and I’m sure she will be read

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