Real reason why Cummings covets the Slipper like no other

James Cummings is chasing his second win in the $3.5 million Longines Golden Slipper (1200m) on Saturday. Godolphin trainer prepared the Slippers quinella two years ago with Kiamichi and Microphone. He wants to experience again the exhilaration he felt after winning the world's richest two-year-old race.

Cummings grew up in Australian racing's most famous family. His father's filly, Ballybleue, had to miss the 2004 Golden Slipper because of mastitis. Godolphin's worldwide racing and breeding operation has the Golden slipper high on their wish list every year. The legend of the Slippers grows each year and it's closely connected to God Dolphin's breeding industry.

Anamoe won the Todman Stakes at Royal Randwick. Ingratiating finished fifth in the Pago Paga Stake. Godolphin nominated them for the Golden Slipper. They are at $17 in early betting on the race. The colts are out of mares who were Group race winners on soft 7 tracks. They have excellent temperaments. Cummings is unsure how they will handle the heavy track conditions.

Cummings stable has a strong presence on Slipper Day with Group 1 hopefuls Tailleur in the $700,000 The Galaxy (1100m) and Avilius and Cascadian in $7,500 George Ryder Stakes (1500m). Taillur is a winner of six races and two seconds from just eight starts. Avilius won on the Slippers two years ago in 2000m. Colette is going to the Tancred Stake next week. Bivouac is ready to run a big race in TJ Smith Stages.