Racing: Stablemates have perfect preparations for Randwick

Trainer Anthony Cummings is taking nothing for granted despite dream barrier draws and preparations for Saturday's Epsom and Metropolitan Handicap favourites Raheeb and Red Lord. Just four trainers have claimed the Randwick spring double with the last being Tommy Smith in 1975 and not even Cummings' legendary father Bart has achieved the feat. Cameron Handicap winner Raheeb drew barrier four and is the TAB Sportsbet $4 favourite for the Epsom Handicap (1600m) while Red Lord, the $2.50 popular elect for the Metropolitan Handicap (2400m), has drawn barrier three. "Everything's going well ... almost too well," Cummings said last night. "It's all looking pretty easy at the moment but I know it never is in the end. "The important thing is that both horses have done absolutely everything they are supposed to and I wouldn't change a... [read full story]                    

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