Trainer Kris Lees is relying on his aptly-named My Man Of War to give him a Jungle Juice Cup breakthrough at Cessnock this afternoon.

Leading trainer, Kris Lees, has won Group and Listed races from Brisbane to Melbourne but one prize missing from his portfolio is a Muswellbrook Cup.

It took 12 attempts and six minor placings, but Singapore’s Magic Man Joao Moreira has finally ridden a winner at Newcastle.

It took 12 attempts and six minor placings, but Singapore's Magic Man Joao Moreira has finally ridden a winner at Newcastle.

Newcastle Jockey Club will mark the start of the calendar racing year with a FREE ENTRY day at Broadmeadow on Saturday January 14.