How many Melbourne Cups has James Cummings won?

James Cummings
James Cummings. (Photo by Reg Ryan/Racing Photos)

Godolphin’s James Cummings is one of the best horse trainers in the world, but has he won the Group 1 Melbourne Cup (3200m)?

As of 2024, James Cummings is yet to taste success in the great race, but it is not through the lack of experience or knowledge.

James is the grandson to 11-time Melbourne Cup-winning trainer Bart Cummings. Let’s have a look at who James Cummings will saddle up in the 2024 Melbourne Cup.


How many Melbourne Cups has James Cummings won?

Despite being the head trainer for Godolphin in Australia, James Cummings is yet to taste success in the Melbourne Cup. Since 2017, Cummings has saddled up three runners in Australia’s great race and will be hoping it is fourth time the charm on Tuesday, November 5.


What horses does James Cummings have in the 2024 Melbourne Cup?

James Cummings will have just the one starter in the 2024 Melbourne Cup field with 2023 VRC Oaks winner Zardozi set to represent the Blue Army.

Zardozi silks

Zardozi (4)

T: James Cummings
J: Andrea Atzeni
  • Age: 4YO
  • Color: Bay
  • Sex: Mare
  • Sire: Kingman (GB)
  • Dam: Chanderi (GB)

Zardozi 2024 Melbourne Cup Odds

Win: +1600

Place: +320

Best odds at Playup


Career stats for Zardozi

  • Career: 19: 6-3-1
  • Flemington: 4: 2-1-0
  • Distance: 0: 0-0-0
  • Wet: 8: 5-0-0
  • Good: 11: 1-3-1
  • Group 1: 8: 1-2-1
  • Win %: 32%
  • Place %: 53%

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