Godolphin is reworking its structure in Australian racing, announcing it will move away from employing a private trainer next season.
In a statement with head trainer James Cummings, Godolphin Australia managing director Andy Makiv explained that the decision aligns with the practices of other leading owners and breeders.
Makiv said the new public training model would offer greater flexibility while maintaining a strong local presence.
“The private training model we’ve used since purchasing Woodlands in 2007 with Peter Snowden, John O’Shea, and now James Cummings has been very successful,” Makiv said.
“However, moving to a public training model gives us greater business agility.”
Godolphin will maintain the same number of horses in training, with notable Group One winners such as Anamoe, Bivouac, Broadsiding, and Cylinder having come through their commitment to racing.
The switch also coincides with the conclusion of Cummings’ contract on July 31.
Makiv confirmed that Cummings would rejoin the public training ranks and that Godolphin intends to keep horses in his care.
“We are looking forward to working with James under our new training model,” Makiv said.
Cummings, who recently reached his 50th Group One win, expressed his excitement for his next career chapter.
“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.
Cummings, who joined Godolphin in 2017, most recently guided Broadsiding to victory in the Rosehill Guineas.
Godolphin is in talks with Cummings to handle campaigns for several top horses, including Golden Slipper placegetter Tempted, Cox Plate contender Tom Kitten, and staying mare Zardozi.