An emotional Anthony Cummings has paid tribute to his father Bart and the legacy the master trainer leaves behind following his death at the age of 87. Bart Cummings, who died in the early hours of Sunday morning, will be honoured with a state funeral in Sydney next Monday. Known… Read More »
Trainer Bob Baffert has no regrets about running American Pharoah in the Travers Stakes despite the Triple Crown winner’s defeat. Until Saturday (Sunday AEST) American Pharoah had not lost a race since his debut last August at Del Mar. He had reeled off eight straight wins, seven at Grade One… Read More »
Superstar jockey Joao Moreira has showcased his talents in Japan with seven winners from 20 rides in two days. The Hong Kong-based Moreira also amassed the most points in four designated races to win the international jockeys’ series in Hokkaido in which Australian Craig Williams also competed. “I knew all… Read More »
A familiarisation gallop at Moonee Valley will determine whether Dibayani takes his place in a Group Two race at track. The former Irish and Hong Kong galloper is one of 14 entries, including last year’s one-two The Cleaner and Mourinho, for Saturday’s Dato Tan Chin Nam Stakes (1600m). Lindsay Park… Read More »
Trainer Sam Kavanagh has been found guilty of 23 charges stemming from a high level of cobalt in a sample taken from Midsummer Sun after he won the Gosford Cup in January. Racing NSW stewards have found Kavanagh was not responsible for the administration of caffeine also found in the… Read More »
The horse on a mission to deliver Bart Cummings a fairytale 13th Melbourne Cup is set to begin his quest in the Chelmsford Stakes at Randwick. Precedence, already a four-time veteran of Australia’s most famous race, is one of 22 entries for the Group Two race over 1600 metres at… Read More »
Quality galloper Fawkner is ready for his delayed return to racing with Damien Oliver giving him a glowing report. Oliver made the trip to Caulfield to ride Fawkner in a raceday work-out on Saturday although he could not take part in the Memsie Stakes meeting because of suspension. The jockey… Read More »
Victorian jockey Dale Smith has had a small win in his appeal over a careless riding suspension. On Monday, the Racing Appeals and Disciplinary Board shaved one meeting off his 11 meeting ban for his ride on Jobodwana who finished last at Sandown on Wednesday. His suspension was due to… Read More »
Legendary racehorse trainer Bart Cummings will be farewelled at a state funeral in Sydney next Monday. The funeral will be held at St Mary’s Cathedral from 10am. Cummings, who won the Melbourne Cup 12 times, died in the early hours of Sunday, aged 87.
The life of Bart Cummings will be celebrated at a state funeral expected to be at Sydney’s St Mary’s Cathedral. His son Anthony said details would be finalised on Monday with the family proud his father would be honoured in such a way. The legendary trainer of 12 Melbourne Cups… Read More »
The NSW government is considering a state funeral for legendary trainer Bart Cummings as the racing industry and racing lovers mourn his death. The 12-time Melbourne Cup-winning trainer died at his farm in Sydney’s northwest on Sunday, aged 87. Apart from his staggering Melbourne Cup record, Cummings trained 256 Group… Read More »
TRIBUTES AND TWEETS FOR BART CUMMINGS * Trainer and son Anthony Cummings: “Dad died peacefully in his sleep early this morning, surrounded by his family. He lived a full life.” * Bart’s training partner, grandson James: “His final moments were spent with his family and wife of 61 years, Valmae,… Read More »
Chris Waller will have 11 entries for the Group Two Chelmsford Stakes at Randwick as Sydney’s premier stable steps up its assault on the spring carnival. Last season’s leading Group One trainer with 14, Waller has begun 2015/16 with a bang, taking out the first elite race with Boban in… Read More »
As the racing industry mourns one of its own, the broader community is also coming to terms with the loss of Bart Cummings who has died aged 87. While many people can’t name the latest premiership winning trainers, Bart Cummings is etched in Australian folklore because of his association with… Read More »
Jockey Brad Rawiller will have a scan on Monday but is confident he can make his return from injury on Dato Tan Chin Nam Stakes day at Moonee Valley. Rawiller suffered a grade two tear in an adductor muscle in his groin in an incident in the mounting yard before… Read More »
Dwayne Dunn has been entrusted with the ride aboard Contributer when he starts his Cox Plate campaign at Moonee Valley. Dunn, runner-up in the Scobie Breasley Medal last season, will ride the six-year-old in the Group Two Dato Tan Chin Nam Stakes (1600m) on Saturday. It will be Dunn’s first… Read More »
Less than a day before he died, Sultry Feeling won at Rosehill for Bart Cummings. On Sunday it seemed he was watching over the Central Coast track of Wyong when two horses he trained in partnership with his grandson James crossed the line in first place. In between Midas and… Read More »
Trainer Colin Little has called time on the spring campaign of Thousand Guineas favourite Jalan Jalan. After her last-start second in the Group Three Quezette Stakes, Little sent the filly to the paddock for a week’s rest while he and his other owners decided whether to continue on a Thousand… Read More »
Known for his sharp wit and sense of humour which helped him overcome his shyness, trainer Bart Cummings perfected the art of the one-liner. They weren’t always original but the delivery was. The most often told is about the day a hapless health inspector visited his stable and told Cummings… Read More »
Bryan Guy will take 40 horses to his new training centre at Aquis Farm and ironically one of the most important will be retired sprinter Masai Pride. The grey gelding caused Guy plenty of problems when he was racing but these days he plays an important role in the stable… Read More »
