Montefilia has posted her first win for her new connections.

Leading Newcastle trainer Kris Lees believes Protagonist and Luncies will both run well for him in the Petaluma Hill Stakes at Rosehill on Saturday, but he favours Protagonist as the horse more likely to succeed out of that pair and bookmakers agree with him.

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The in-form Bold Mac has extended his winning streak to three in the Rowley Mile.

Hawkesbury's Rowley Mile will be the starting point for former English stayer Protagonist as he begins a new campaign for a new trainer.