James Cummings the Godolphin replacement favourite at Crownbet
IT did not take long for the online bookmakers to throw up a Godolphin head trainer market after news filtered through on Saturday that John O’Shea is set to walk away from the high-pressure role.
No parties will confirm but I’m suggesting that John O’Shea and Godolphin will be parting ways in the near future. An announcement soon.
— Andrew Bensley (@AndrewBensley) April 29, 2017
O’Shea – who is just three years into his five year contract – is believed to be in the process of negotiating a severance package, but no formal announcement has yet been made.
Big news john O’shea resigning from godolphin. Rumblings had been about.
— Matt Stewart (@MattHeraldSun) April 29, 2017
WilliamHill.com.au was quick to pounce on the opportunity to open a market, installing British trainer Charlie Appleby as the $3.50 favourite to assume the Godolphin head position.
Probably zero chance but I would love to see Charlie Appleby take the reigns from O’Shea
— Ashlee Beer (@BeerAshlee) April 29, 2017
Not long after the markets opened however, James Cummings’ odds were slashed for the role.
The grandson of legendary trainer Bart is now the $1.90 favourite across all bookmakers to take on the Godolphin role.
Everyone is having a stab
I’m tipping @godolphin will announce their new Australian trainer will be
JAMES CUMMINGS
✅???-Done Deal— Richard Callander (@richieplz) April 29, 2017
The most interesting elect in the market is Black Caviar’s former trainer Peter Moody.
Moody – who retired from training following a long battle with racing authorities over the cobalt scandal – has no current ties to the training industry and could walk straight into the role.
Would love to see @moodyracingpgm take over the royal blue colours at @godolphin! Great trainer and racing personality. @Punters #Racing
— Jordan Worboys (@JordyWorboys) April 29, 2017
Moody ($9) is on the fourth line of betting at Crownbet.com.au.
