*Article by John Curtis for hawkesburyraceclub.com.au Edward Cummings clinched his 50th solo career winner yesterday at Royal Randwick, landing the opener, the Midway Benchmark 72 Handicap (1400m) with Strait Acer ($4.60).
Strait Acer (Jason Collett) absolutely trounced his rivals at Randwick to make it two city wins on end, and looks destined for much better things.
A $25,000 Inglis Ready2Race purchase in 2021 as an unraced early two-year-old, the Headwater four-year-old steamed home by a widening three plus lengths and is really hitting his straps this preparation.
“Randwick is the perfect track for Strait Acer,” Cummings said afterwards.
“We knew that we didn’t have him quite at his best all preparation, and he’s starting to get there now.
“Hopefully, he keeps finding new levels each time.
“Being a four-year-old, there are opportunities later in the carnival for him, with some big money prizes too.”
It was fitting that Cummings should bring up his 50th winner at Randwick, where he co-trained with father Anthony before branching out on his own and setting up shop at Hawkesbury in February 2019.
His first winner was Gin Runner at Wellington in July that year, and he can already number three Group 1 triumphs, courtesy of his classy mare Duais.
Strait Acer was sold through WBF Thoroughbreds 2021 Inglis Ready2Race Draft.
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