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, with whom he celebrated their anniversary on Friday.
“For Bart, aged 87, this was a fitting end. A husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather; a master trainer and a larger than life figure.
“We will miss you.”
* Trainer Gai Waterhouse: “A great sadness clouds over the Industry with the news of Bart Cummings passing.The Cups Kings legacy remembered – past, present & future.”
* Nacim Dilmi (stable foreman): “Very sad waking up to such sad news. Bart has been my boss for the last 4 1/2 years and it’s a pleasure to work for a legend #RIPBart”
* Jockey Glen Boss: “Every person every horse Bart spent time with improved. His understanding of the horse will never be matched. We will miss this amazing Man.”
* Jockey Brenton Avdulla: Thoughts are with the Cummings family. JBC was a Champion of the sport. Honored to have ridden winners for him #RIP
* Jockey Tommy Berry: RIP Mr Cummings, My thoughts and prays go out to the Cummings Family. His memory will live on forever #RIP
* Jockey Michelle Payne: I think on behalf of female jockeys I’d like to thank him for giving myself and Clare Lindop the opportunities he did. Clare had a ride in the Melbourne Cup and so did I. To get the opportunities over the big races is a huge thing, especially for a trainer of his calibre.
“So I’d just like to say thankyou to him for giving us those opportunities. It’s a sad day.”
* Cricketer David Warner: Very sad to hear the passing of legendary racehorse trainer Bart Cummings. One of the greats!! #cupsking
* FlemingtonRacecourse: “Farewell to a legend. 12-time Melbourne Cup winner Bart Cummings has passed away at 87. Rest in peace, Cups King.”
* Australian Turf Club: Sad news this morning with the passing of legendary trainer, ‘Cups King’ Bart Cummings. Condolences from all at ATC.”
* Racehorse owner Matthew Sandblom: “A great man who always looked forward, when most most would be resting on their laurels he would be looking for the next champ”
* Jockey Tim Clark: Racing has lost an icon. RIP Bart. Thoughts with all his family #CupsKing #legend #bestever”
* Jockey Brad Rawiller: “For myself as a kid growing up in Bendigo and following racing, you look up to Bart Cummings and the legend that he is, but probably never thinking I would be in a position down the track where I’d be able to ride for him, let alone in a Caulfield Cup.
“To be able to get a ride on a horse like Viewed for Bart Cummings in the Caulfield Cup and then to win it, is just an honour and a memory that I’ll never forget.”
* Jockey Steven Arnold: “You didn’t waste words with Bart. I think if you were talking rubbish he would know.
“You kept it pretty straight with Bart and I think if you started to talk rubbish he would roll his eyes at you. Kept it pretty simple and to the point and that suited me, and that’s why he was great to ride for.”
* Prime Minister Tony Abbott: “Australia has lost a sporting giant and a racing legend. Few people have dominated a sport like Bart Cummings did.”
