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 One winners – second only to the legendary TJ Smith.
Cummings and the late CS Hayes were inaugural inductees to the Australian Racing Hall of Fame in 2001.
Although there are no plans in place, a NSW government spokeswoman told AAP it is considering offering a state funeral to the Cummings family.
Last Friday marked the 61st wedding anniversary of Cummings and his wife Valmae who he met at a church social in 1953.
The Melbourne Cup nominations come out this week and among them will be Cummings stable favourite, veteran Precedence, who has already run in four with a best-placed sixth last year.
