James Cummings's long-rumoured move to Hong Kong has been confirmed, with the Hong Kong Jockey Club announcing he will join its list of contracted trainers.

Cummings, who earlier this year announced he would end his exclusive training arrangement with Godolphin in Australia was in Hong Kong for the announcement and will take up his licence in the 2026/27 season.
He has withdrawn his application for the Leilani Lodge stables at Randwick racecourse and Carbine Lodge at Flemington.
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