The Max Lees Classic 2026 is a horse race run over 900m at Newcastle Racecourse, with $125,000 in prize money. The race is scheduled for Saturday, 14 November 2026.

Date
Saturday, 14 November 2026 (Confirmed)
Race time
To be confirmed
Racecourse
Newcastle Racecourse
Distance
900m
Prize money
$125,000
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Max Lees Classic Information

The Max Lees Classic is a 900m race held at Newcastle Racecourse in New South Wales each year.

The Max Lees Classic (900m) boasts a total prize pool of $125,000 and is for horses aged 2 years-old and is run under Set Weights plus Penalties ( C&G’s 56.5kgs, Fillies 54.5kgs) conditions.

If a nominated horse has won a race worth more than $60,000 to the winner they will receive a 2.5kg penalty. Maximum weight to be carried by Colts & Gelding’s is 59.0kgs, Fillies 57.0kgs. Ballot order by total prizemoney if equal then by lot.

The Max Lees Classic 2026 will be run on November 14, 2026 at Newcastle Racecourse.

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How do i bet on the Max Lees Classic?

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When is the Max Lees Classic?

The Max Lees Classic 2026 will be run on Saturday, November 14 at Newcastle Racecourse. The scheduled start time for the race is to be determined.

Where is the Max Lees Classic 2026?

The Max Lees Classic 2026 will take place at Newcastle Racecourse on Saturday, November 14.

How to live stream the 2026 Max Lees Classic

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The Max Lees Classic is scheduled to be run on November 14, 2026 so sign up to any of the compatible online bookmakers below and stream the race for free!

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Max Lees Classic News

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    • Max Lees Classic nominations – 2026

      View the nominations for the 2026 Max Lees Classic. The Max Lees Classic be run on Saturday, 14 November 2026 at Newcastle racecourse. Market 💰: View the Odds for the Max Lees Classic Nominations: Horse Trainer 1 ACROZINA Fabio Martino 2 BONNIE REBEL Michael Freedman 3 BRONZE LION Kris Lees… Read More »

       
    • Elio a narrow favourite in open Inglis Nursery betting

      Elio is a narrow favourite with betting companies for the Inglis Nursery (1000m) this afternoon at Randwick. The GaiBott trained colt was far from disgraced on debut in the Max Lees Classic and the market says he can bounce back. He sits at $3.60. Bohemian Rhapsody is at $3.70 on… Read More »

       
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