Former champion jockey Chris Munce returns to Sydney racing in a different role at Hawkesbury on Wednesday, a track where he has enjoyed great success.

Le Romain’s trainer Kris Lees is expecting a first three finish from his triple Group One winner in Saturday’s $1 million George Ryder Stakes (1500m) at Rosehill.

St Patrick’s Day arrived nearly a week early for Irish apprentice Louise Day when she rode her first winner at the NSW country meeting at Tuncurry last Saturday.

Kris Lees won the first three barrier trials staged on the new course proper at Broadmeadow on Wednesday and was lavish in his praise of the track.