Leilani Lodge

Ciaron Maher Racing will train out of Leilani Lodge at Royal Randwick after the Australian Turf Club (ATC) granted the operation stalls. The operation currently trains at Warwick Farm, Bong Bong Farm and Bobs Farm. However, the Warwick Farm branch of Ciaron Maher Racing will relocate to Randwick. "Ciaron Maher Racing is absolutely delighted to announced that we have been allocated stables at the iconic Royal Randwick Racecourse," the operation posted in a statement on X. "We are deeply honoured to receive the keys to Leilani Lodge, a stable steeped...

By TTR AusNZ On Sunday, Edward Cummings was approved by the Australian Turf Club (ATC) to train at Leilani Lodge on an interim basis. Cummings still requires Racing NSW to upgrade his trainers' licence from provisional to metro, before he can officially take over the lease at the yard which has been occupied by a member of the Cummings family for over 40 years. It was revealed on Thursday last week that Cummings' father, Anthony, had been given an eviction notice by the ATC. "They [ATC] have provided me with...

By Renee Geelen/TTR AusNZ It was revealed on Thursday by 7news.com.au that Anthony Cummings has been given an eviction notice by the Australian Turf Club (ATC) from Leilani Stables. Additionally, he has had his training licence revoked by Racing NSW and this is going through an appeals process which is understood to be concluded on Friday by the Racing Appeals Tribunal. These are two separate issues but are related to each other, as only a licenced trainer can hold a lease on ATC-owned stables. Australian Racing has a couple of...