Godolphin in Major Reboot in Australia

Cummings will not be powerhouse's private trainer next term, but will still train for them

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SYDNEY - Global powerhouse Godolphin is reimagining its structure in the Australian racing industry and will no longer employ a private trainer from next season.

In a joint statement with head trainer James Cummings on April 30, Godolphin Australia managing director Andy Makiv said their decision to move to a public training model was in line with the design adopted by other influential owners and breeders.

Makiv believes the move will give them greater flexibility while still maintaining a strong local presence.

"The private training model that we first adopted after the purchase of Woodlands in 2007 with successive trainers Peter Snowden, John O'Shea and now James Cummings for the past eight years has proven to be very successful," Makiv said.

"Moving away from a private training model gives us greater business agility.

"We will continue to have the same number of horses in training — it's fundamental to what we do.

"As a stallion business, Group 1 winners like Anamoe, Bivouac, Broadsiding and Cylinder have all come through our commitment to racing.