James Cummings to continue training from Carbine Lodge

The famous Cummings name will remain part of the fabric at Flemington, with James Cummings set to continue training from Carbine Lodge following his departure as Godolphin’s private trainer.

While the global racing and breeding powerhouse announced in April that it would shift to a public training model, the change won’t affect Cummings’ presence at Flemington, where he will maintain his base and uphold the legacy of his grandfather Bart—who famously trained 12 Melbourne Cup winners at the track.

The move also brings continuity for existing Godolphin staff at Flemington, who will transition to working under Cummings’ newly independent operation.

With space for up to 50 horses at Carbine Lodge, Cummings is expected to attract strong support from leading breeders and syndicators looking to place their stock with one of Australia’s most successful trainers.

In addition to his Melbourne base, Cummings has applied to take over the historic Leilani Lodge at Randwick, a training facility closely linked to his family for more than 50 years.