Racing: New campaign for Gybe

SYDNEY - The bulk of Anthony Cummings' best horses may be in the spelling paddock, but the Randwick trainer has welcomed back one he hopes can develop into a stable star.

Two-year-old Gybe, a surprise winner of the Gimcrack Stakes at her only start, is back in work and scheduled to have a barrier trial in the coming weeks, with the A$1 million Magic Millions at the Gold Coast in January her goal.

"She will possibly have her first run back here in Sydney and then run Boxing Day at Doomben and then go into the Magic Millions," said Cummings.

"She looks great, she's healthy. I think she's got a pretty bright future."

By group one winning sprinter Fastnet Rock, Gybe was sent out at long odds on debut but defied her $81 quote to hold off the late bid of Mafia Miss and win the Listed Gimcrack Stakes (1000m) by a short head.

Cummings put her straight in the paddock and has been delighted with how well Gybe has come back. While the youngster was enjoying a break, several of her older stablemates campaigned in Melbourne with mixed success.

Turffontein starred by winning the group one Sir Rupert Clarke Stakes and being placed in another two group two sprints, while Red Lord also picked up a victory.

He was nominated for Rosehill on Saturday but his lacklustre attitude during the week prompted Cummings to pull the pin on his Canberra Cup plans.

Duporth, winner of the Group One BTC Cup during the winter but unplaced in two spring starts, stayed in Melbourne to be prepared by Peter Moody.

Adrian Knox Stakes winner Miss Darcey will be given an extended spell after her luckless spring, while Nothin' Leica Cat will also be given plenty of time to get over a disappointing campaign.

- AAP