James Cummings predicts Rosy future for emerging Tarpaulin
James Cummings will give brilliant Randwick winner Tarpaulin an opportunity to chime into the early carnival races, nominating a Golden Rose lead-up as the colt's immediate target.
Starting a $1.80 betting app favourite, the youngster demolished his rivals in Saturday's Ranvet Handicap (1100m), cruising to the front at the top of the straight and zipping clear to defeat Sakima ($6) by 2-1/2 lengths with early leader Ride The River ($20) best of the rest, another 6-1/4 lengths away third.
The performance followed Tarpaulin's impressive maiden victory in midweek grade earlier this month and Cummings said the timing was right to test him in better company.
"He is exciting. He cruised up to them with such an effortless stride," Cummings said.
"That is a good progression from putting away a handy maiden field and I liked the win of the runner-up Sakima ten days ago when she was excellent.
"To put the margin on that field today, I think that bodes well for his prospects in a race like the Rosebud. Hopefully he doesn't go up too much in weight for the sake of the win."
The Listed Rosebud (1100m) is on August 17 and is one of the early lead-ups to the Group 1 Golden Rose (1400m) on September 28.
While Tarpaulin will need to raise the bar again to be competitive at black-type level, winning jockey James Mcdonald has no doubts he has the attributes to make a successful transition.
"He's got a lethal turn of foot," McDonald said.
"He really moves through the ground and he's got a killer will to win, so he is up at the right time.
"He is a bit better than this and he will measure up in whatever he runs in."
Tarpaulin is by Darley stallion Harry Angel, who is also the sire of Godolphin's Group 1 Spring Champion Stakes winner Tom Kitten.
Cummings is a fan of the breed and is adamant the young sire can continue to make his mark through the likes of Tarpaulin.
"One thing I will say about the Harry Angels, for the mares he has had so far he is doing a very good job," Cummings said.
"He is yet another promising colt that he has got out and about and it's exciting for the team."
More Racing News
Canterbury hosts juvenile triumph for Payne and Lloyd
The quality of stablemates Persian Wonder and Krasina shone through as they both broke their maidens at Canterbury, though Persian Wonder's victory was particularly hard-earned.Having contested some of the leading autumn two-year-old events, including a second placing in the Group 3 Baillieu Handicap (1400m), Persian Wonder ($3.30) settled in the...
Litt anticipates improved performance from Barber with better weather
Trainer Richard Litt is hopeful that conditions will finally favour Barber at Randwick, following a preparation hampered by challenging tracks and unfortunate circumstances.Having been scratched from Rosehill last Saturday due to the rain-affected ground, Barber is now scheduled to participate in the Elite Sand and Soil Handicap (1100m) this weekend....
Zou Sensation avoids travel for Bletchingly Stakes bid
Following a disappointing interstate performance, the Leon and Troy Corstens and Will Larkin-trained gelding Zou Sensation will now stick to a strict Victorian racing program.The gelding is set to make his return in the Group 3 Bletchingly Stakes (1200m) at Caulfield this Saturday, with higher Group 1 targets potentially on...
Multiple race engagements for Signature Scent from Maher stable
The Ciaron Maher racing stable has presented three-year-old filly Signature Scent with a trio of potential races to add to her career record, including two Stakes events.Signature Scent holds nominations for the Group 3 Bletchingly Stakes (1200m) and a Three-Year-Old Handicap (1100m) at Caulfield, alongside the Listed Lightning Stakes (1050m)...
Beiwacht shows class in Warwick Farm trial for Waller
The highly-rated colt Beiwacht, a dual Group One victor, was a prominent figure in the initial trial at Warwick Farm on Tuesday, demonstrating impressive form to win the 900m heat.This son of Bivouac, belonging to Godolphin, made the transition from three-year-old races to open-age competition in the Autumn, adding the...
Cosmic Crusader set for Victorian debut in Bletchingly Stakes
Trainer Andrea Leek is yet to pinpoint the exact spring campaign for Cosmic Crusader, but she is anticipating his racecourse return this Saturday.The Group 1-winning Western Australian gelding is scheduled to make his Victorian racing debut in the $200,000 Group 3 Bletchingly Stakes, a 1200m contest at Caulfield.This five-year-old entire,...
Randwick trials see Waller's stars return
A significant contingent of Chris Waller's established racehorses, prominently featuring the acclaimed mare Autumn Glow, commenced their spring preparations at Randwick on Monday morning.The initial three trials, all conducted over 900 metres on the Kensington track following a postponement from Friday due to wet conditions, showcased numerous Group 1 winners...
Concord Connie eyes Victorian Group 1 success
Charlotte Littlefield, the Pakenham-based trainer, is opting against chasing substantial prize money in interstate races with Concord Connie, focusing instead on securing a Group 1 win within Victoria.The exciting mare, Concord Connie, has undergone four weeks of preparation and is being readied for her return, with the Group 1 Empire...
Midnight Dynamite's Path to the Big Dance After Rosehill Win
Connections of Midnight Dynamite are keen to see the horse contest a $3 million prize following his commanding performance in the Winter Challenge at Rosehill.Having added Saturday's stakes race to his triumph in last month's Listed Civic Stakes (1400m), the gelding is now slated for the Coffs Harbour Cup (1600m)...
Bold Soul's future may be over jumps after Flemington success
Connections have found Bold Soul, trained by Patrick Payne, to be a good earner on the flat, but his future might be better suited to hurdles.Bold Soul secured the Deane Lester Flemington Cup 1849 (2800m) at Flemington on Saturday, adding to his seven prior wins from 33 starts and boosting...