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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.''
