The Cummings-trained Griffon made a sensational comeback to the track after being out of action for over a year, claiming victory in what was just his second career start.

Installed as the $3.20 favourite, four-year-old Griffon defeated El Zegri ($20) by an easy three lengths with the Neville Voigt-trained Business Plan just half a head back for third.

Ridden by Glyn Schofield, Griffon had a mediocre start in the 1100m sprint but impressed all when he pulled out a startling burst of acceleration on the home straight to fly home ahead of his rivals.

The $4 second elect, Atomic Force had a disappointing run and only managed to finish seventh.

The son of Flying Spur, Griffon made his debut back in October 2008 when he ran third to the Peter Snowden-trained Pinwheel at Canterbury. Since then he has shown promise but suffered a few problems.

Cummings’ patience looks finally to be paying off however as not only did Griffon win, but he set the course record time in doing so, a blistering 1:02.20.

Griffon is now likely to be aimed at the local Saturday stakes races as Cummings attempts to build up another star.

The next Randwick race meeting is on Australia Day, Tuesday 26^th.

2010 Festival Of Sydney Handicap Results:

The most anticipated event of the meeting that currently has betting markets open is race five, the Festival Of Sydney Handicap (1100m). Two horses are battling for favouritism, Atomic Force and the Bart Cummings-trained Griffon both installed as the $4.20 equal favourite.

Prolific Sydney trainer, Chris Waller, who is currently leading the Sydney Trainers Premiership competition has a number of his horses entered on Wednesday including Key West in race one, Dee Lilly in race two, El Cairo in race four and Needwood Lad in race six.

Peter Snowden and Gai Waterhouse follow Waller on the Premiership leader board, both having ample opportunity at Wednesday’s meeting to close in on the lead.

Snowden has Keshi and Athenienne in race two, Shameless in race four and Brasileira in race seven.

Waterhouse will be represented at the fixture with Samui Lad in race one and Tell Tale in race two.

Below is the list of races that are due to run at the meeting.

Royal Randwick Race Programme – Wednesday 20 January 2010:

Our office is taking a short break after a busy few months getting this great new Royal Randwick race resource up and running, and will be away from Saturday December 19 through until Sunday January 3.

As a new site we want to thank all those who have visited us so far and welcome you back next year as we expand and improve. We look forward to growing to be the leading provider of all things Randwick race related next year!

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Merry Christmas!