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News.com.au
3 days ago
- Business
- News.com.au
Godolphin's promising colt Zebra Finch pushes for Group 1 J J Atkins start after his impressive victory at Rosehill
Progressive Godolphin colt Zebra Finch will be given the opportunity to emulate his big-hitting stablemate Broadsiding, earning himself a crack at the J J Atkins Stakes after lowering the boom on a couple of his more fancied rivals at Rosehill on Saturday. Yesterday's seven-horse affair held more interest than most of the other nine races on the Lord Mayor's Cup undercard given it overflowed with J J Atkins aspirants including the Chris Waller duo Hidden Achievement and pricey Frankel colt, Sarapo. The Waller pair were expected to fight out on the finish as they had when they met at Gosford on Cup Day but were unable to make the same impact this time despite racing at home. Both horses were marked at $15 to win the J J Atkins prior to their respective efforts yesterday. Hidden Achievement blew out to $26 while Sarapo was wound out to $51. Zebra Finch, meanwhile, had his price halved from $51 into $26 for the June 14 feature and carrying the imprimatur of one of the sport's champions. 'If he pulls up well, I'd send him up there, because he is going to get a mile,'' winning jockey Kerrin McEvoy said after the Schweppes Handicap (1300m). 'You obviously need a horse that runs a mile and you need a horse on the improve and that's possibly what he is going to be. ' It wasn't a big winning margin but I am sure with a better quality horse to aim at, he is going to be better again. 'He is the sort of colt that only does enough (but) I am sure if he got challenged there was an extra kick in the lock. A great battle in the opener at Rosehill with Zebra Finch victorious! ðŸ¦'ðŸ'° @JamesCummings88 | @KPMcEvoy | @godolphin | @aus_turf_club â€' SKY Racing (@SkyRacingAU) May 31, 2025 'So if James (Cummings) and the team decide to go to Brisbane for that mile race, I wouldn't be against it.' At least one of the Waller-trained runners from the race looks likely to still make his way up to Brisbane for the last Group 1 two-year-old feature of the season with a decision pending on the other. Yu Long Investments colt Hidden Achievement clocked in third behind Zebra Finch with future Guineas/Derby colt Sarapo three lengths behind in sixth. 'The race lacked tempo, it was a sit and sprint,'' assistant trainer Charlie Duckworth began. 'When Adam (Hyernonimus) won on Hidden Achievement last start, he was mindful that he probably rode him too close that day and took him out of his comfort zone. But he drew so well in a small field today that we basically had to do the same again. 'Adam's adamant that when you can put the bit in his mouth a little bit better, he'll have a better turn of foot. 'Adam is strongly pushing for Chris (to go to Brisbane with him). He said 'I don't care if I ride him or not but you should be running the horse in the JJ', that's his opinion.' "It worked out perfect!" Hear from Paul Reid and @KPMcEvoy on Zebra Finch, who might be headed north after his win today! @JamesCummings88 | @godolphin | @aus_turf_club â€' SKY Racing (@SkyRacingAU) May 31, 2025 As for pricey $750,000 Magic Millions Yearling purchase Sarapo, Team Waller will let the dust settle on the colt's second career start before they decide on his next move. 'He was obviously a long way back off a soft tempo,'' Duckworth explained. 'He is going to be a miler at three you'd imagine, it's just whether you try and break through for that maiden win at two. 'Obviously he is by Frankel so if he ends up in the breeding barn, they're going to be worried about him if he doesn't win at two so it might be an important start for him or do we just look after him and just trust that he'll measure up at three.'' As for Zebra Finch, his own stud career will naturally hinge on the outcome of the J J Atkins but Darley would dearly love to add another Group 1 winning son of Exceed And Excel to their roster. Not only is Zebra Finch by one of the truly global stallions of the modern era, his dam was a handy performer herself and by Lonhro who holds the rare honour of being crowned both Australian Horse of the Year and Champion General Sire.
Courier-Mail
30-04-2025
- Business
- Courier-Mail
Godolphin Australia moves to public training model, James Cummings to train in own right
Don't miss out on the headlines from Horse Racing. Followed categories will be added to My News. Godolphin Australia has announced it will move to a public training model from the start of the new racing season. Champion trainer James Cummings has been Godolphin's private trainer for eight years but has also announced plans to become a public trainer from August 1. Cummings will continue to train some horses for Godolphin with the all-powerful racing and breeding organisation explaiming the decision to spread their team among a number of trainers was 'in line with operating structures used by other major owners and breeders in Australia'. The bombshell announcement was revealed in a joint statement with Cummings, Godolphin Australia Managing Director Andy Makiv said the change would provide greater flexibility for the business while maintaining Godolphin's strong presence in the Australian thoroughbred industry. • PUNT LIKE A PRO: Become a Racenet iQ member and get expert tips – with fully transparent return on investment statistics – from Racenet's team of professional punters at our Pro Tips section. SUBSCRIBE NOW! 'The private training model that we first adopted after the purchase of Woodlands in 2007 with successive trainers, Peter Snowden, John O'Shea and now James Cummings for the past eight years has proven to be very successful,'' Makiv said. 'Moving away from a private training model gives us greater business agility. We will continue to have the same number of horses in training — it's fundamental to what we do. 'As a stallion business, Group 1 winners like Anamoe, Bivouac, Broadsiding and Cylinder have all come through our commitment to racing. 'Our numbers have and will remain stable, just as they have been for the past five years.' Makiv said Godolphin's decision coincided with the conclusion of Cummings' current contract, which ended on July 31, and the trainer's own plans to expand his business. 'James is a fantastic trainer and has been incredibly successful,' Makiv said. 'He brought up his 50th Group 1 win late last year and we are extremely grateful for his leadership of our wonderful racing team who have supported him. 'We are looking forward to working with James under our new training model.' James Cummings trained star Godolphin filly Tempted to victory in the Group 2 Percy Sykes Stakes earlier this month, a win which came just after her gallant third placing in this year's Group 1 Golden Slipper. Picture: Vince Caligiuri / Getty Images Cummings said he was proud of what had been achieved during his time with Godolphin and excited about the next phase of his career. 'The time is right for me to take the next step in my career and launch my own venture as a public trainer,'' Cummings said. 'I've been fortunate to work with exceptional horses and a dedicated team during my time at Godolphin, and together we've celebrated many memorable successes. 'This experience has been incredibly rewarding and has taught me invaluable lessons, both professionally and personally. 'I'm deeply grateful to Godolphin for their ongoing support, and I look forward with great anticipation to this exciting new chapter.' Makiv expected that Mr Cummings' expertise would remain an important part of the operation. 'We are in discussions with James to lead the campaigns of horses like the outstanding two-year-old Tempted, Tom Kitten on his path to the Cox Plate and VRC Oaks winner Zardozi,'' Makiv said. 'We remain absolutely committed to breeding and racing in our famous Godolphin blue silks.'' Originally published as Godolphin Australia moves to public training model, James Cummings to launch own venture
Perth Now
30-04-2025
- Business
- Perth Now
Aussie racing royalty and global powerhouse in bombshell split
Superstar trainer James Cummings and global powerhouse stable Godolphin have split. Since leaving Leilani Lodge in 2017 — where he worked with his legendary grandfather Bart Cummings — James has been the head trainer at Godolphin. But that is now over with Cummings revealing he wants to return to Leilani Lodge. Meanwhile, Godolphin is reimagining its structure in the Australian racing industry and will no longer employ a private trainer from next season. In a joint statement with head trainer James Cummings on Wednesday, Godolphin Australia managing director Andy Makiv said their decision to move to a public training model was in line with the design adopted by other influential owners and breeders. Makiv believes the move will give them greater flexibility while still maintaining a strong local presence. James Cummings wants to return to Leilani Lodge. Credit: Getty Images 'The private training model that we first adopted after the purchase of Woodlands in 2007 with successive trainers Peter Snowden, John O'Shea and now James Cummings for the past eight years has proven to be very successful,' Makiv said. 'Moving away from a private training model gives us greater business agility. 'We will continue to have the same number of horses in training - it's fundamental to what we do. 'As a stallion business, Group One winners like Anamoe, Bivouac, Broadsiding and Cylinder have all come through our commitment to racing. Our numbers have and will remain stable, just as they have been for the past five years.' Prior to joining Godolphin, Cummings worked for nearly a decade at the famous Leilani Lodge and took over the running of that stable before joining Godolphin. Not long after, he had his first Group 1 win and now has a whopping 49 G1 winners to his name plus a stack of other victories. His most significant victories in Australia include the Cox Plate, the Blue Diamond, the Randwick Guineas, the Caulfield Guineas, the Darley Sprint Classic, the Newmarket, the Golden Rose and the Australia Cup. He also worked with nine-time Group 1 winning Horse of the Year, Anamoe. Cummings, the son of former trainer Anthony, expressed excitement at embarking upon the next chapter of his career. 'The time is right for me to take the next step in my career and launch my own venture as a public trainer,' Cummings said. 'This experience has been incredibly rewarding and has taught me invaluable lessons, both professionally and personally. 'I'm deeply grateful to Godolphin for their ongoing support, and I look forward with great anticipation to this exciting new chapter.' He told Idol Horse that he was going to apply for vacant boxes at Leilani Lodge and 'going to keep all my options open.' Godolphin's decision to spread its team of horses among a number of trainers is in line with the model successfully adopted by the likes of Yulong and coincides with the conclusion of Cummings' training contract, which expires on July 31. Makiv confirmed Cummings would rejoin the public training ranks and they intended to have horses in his care. 'He brought up his 50th Group One win late last year and we are extremely grateful for his leadership of our wonderful racing team who have supported him,' Makiv said. 'We are looking forward to working with James under our new training model.' Makiv added that Godolphin was currently in discussions with Cummings to 'lead the campaigns' of some of their best horses including Golden Slipper placegetter Tempted, the Cox Plate-bound Tom Kitten and staying mare Zardozi. Cummings most recent major for Goldolphin came with Broadsiding's Rosehill Guineas win last month. - With RAS NewsWire
7NEWS
30-04-2025
- Business
- 7NEWS
Aussie racing royalty James Cummings and global powerhouse in bombshell split
Superstar trainer James Cummings and global powerhouse stable Godolphin have split. Since leaving Leilani Lodge in 2017 — where he worked with his legendary grandfather Bart Cummings — James has been the head trainer at Godolphin. But that is now over with Cummings revealing he wants to return to Leilani Lodge. Meanwhile, Godolphin is reimagining its structure in the Australian racing industry and will no longer employ a private trainer from next season. In a joint statement with head trainer James Cummings on Wednesday, Godolphin Australia managing director Andy Makiv said their decision to move to a public training model was in line with the design adopted by other influential owners and breeders. Makiv believes the move will give them greater flexibility while still maintaining a strong local presence. 'The private training model that we first adopted after the purchase of Woodlands in 2007 with successive trainers Peter Snowden, John O'Shea and now James Cummings for the past eight years has proven to be very successful,' Makiv said. 'Moving away from a private training model gives us greater business agility. 'We will continue to have the same number of horses in training - it's fundamental to what we do. 'As a stallion business, Group One winners like Anamoe, Bivouac, Broadsiding and Cylinder have all come through our commitment to racing. Our numbers have and will remain stable, just as they have been for the past five years.' Prior to joining Godolphin, Cummings worked for nearly a decade at the famous Leilani Lodge and took over the running of that stable before joining Godolphin. Not long after, he had his first Group 1 win and now has a whopping 49 G1 winners to his name plus a stack of other victories. His most significant victories in Australia include the Cox Plate, the Blue Diamond, the Randwick Guineas, the Caulfield Guineas, the Darley Sprint Classic, the Newmarket, the Golden Rose and the Australia Cup. He also worked with nine-time Group 1 winning Horse of the Year, Anamoe. Cummings, the son of former trainer Anthony, expressed excitement at embarking upon the next chapter of his career. 'The time is right for me to take the next step in my career and launch my own venture as a public trainer,' Cummings said. 'This experience has been incredibly rewarding and has taught me invaluable lessons, both professionally and personally. 'I'm deeply grateful to Godolphin for their ongoing support, and I look forward with great anticipation to this exciting new chapter.' He told Idol Horse that he was going to apply for vacant boxes at Leilani Lodge and 'going to keep all my options open.' Godolphin's decision to spread its team of horses among a number of trainers is in line with the model successfully adopted by the likes of Yulong and coincides with the conclusion of Cummings' training contract, which expires on July 31. Makiv confirmed Cummings would rejoin the public training ranks and they intended to have horses in his care. 'He brought up his 50th Group One win late last year and we are extremely grateful for his leadership of our wonderful racing team who have supported him,' Makiv said. 'We are looking forward to working with James under our new training model.' Makiv added that Godolphin was currently in discussions with Cummings to 'lead the campaigns' of some of their best horses including Golden Slipper placegetter Tempted, the Cox Plate-bound Tom Kitten and staying mare Zardozi. Cummings most recent major for Goldolphin came with Broadsiding's Rosehill Guineas win last month.
News.com.au
30-04-2025
- Business
- News.com.au
BREAKING: Godolphin moves to public training model, Cummings to launch own venture
Godolphin Australia has announced it will move to a public training model from the start of the new racing season. Champion trainer James Cummings has been Godolphin's private trainer for eight years but has also announced plans to become a public trainer from August 1. Cummings will continue to train some horses for Godolphin with the all-powerful racing and breeding organisation explaiming the decision to spread their team among a number of trainers was 'in line with operating structures used by other major owners and breeders in Australia'. The bombshell announcement was revealed in a joint statement with Cummings, Godolphin Australia Managing Director Andy Makiv said the change would provide greater flexibility for the business while maintaining Godolphin's strong presence in the Australian thoroughbred industry. 'The private training model that we first adopted after the purchase of Woodlands in 2007 with successive trainers, Peter Snowden, John O'Shea and now James Cummings for the past eight years has proven to be very successful,'' Makiv said. 'Moving away from a private training model gives us greater business agility. We will continue to have the same number of horses in training — it's fundamental to what we do. 'As a stallion business, Group 1 winners like Anamoe, Bivouac, Broadsiding and Cylinder have all come through our commitment to racing. Congratulations to NSW 2YO of the Year, BROADSIDING! @godolphin @SkyRacingAU — NSWROA (@nswroa) August 29, 2024 'Our numbers have and will remain stable, just as they have been for the past five years.' Makiv said Godolphin's decision coincided with the conclusion of Cummings' current contract which ends on July 31, and the trainer's own plans to expand his business. 'James is a fantastic trainer and has been incredibly successful,' Makiv said. 'He brought up his 50th Group 1 win late last year, and we are extremely grateful for his leadership of our wonderful racing team who have supported him. 'We are looking forward to working with James under our new training model.' Cummings said he was proud of what had been achieved during his time with Godolphin and excited about the next phase of his career. 'The time is right for me to take the next step in my career and launch my own venture as a public trainer,'' Cummings said. 'I've been fortunate to work with exceptional horses and a dedicated team during my time at Godolphin, and together we've celebrated many memorable successes. 'This experience has been incredibly rewarding and has taught me invaluable lessons, both professionally and personally. 'I'm deeply grateful to Godolphin for their ongoing support, and I look forward with great anticipation to this exciting new chapter.' Here’s the statement from Godolphin … @RayThomas_1 has the full story on its switch to a public training model here. ðŸ'‡ — Daniel Sankey ðŸ'°ðŸ�Ž (@Daniel_Sankey) April 29, 2025 Makiv expected that Mr Cummings' expertise would remain an important part of the operation. 'We are in discussions with James to lead the campaigns of horses like the outstanding two-year-old Tempted, Tom Kitten on his path to the Cox Plate, and VRC Oaks winner Zardozi,'' Makiv said. 'We remain absolutely committed to breeding and racing in our famous Godolphin blue silks.''
