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James Cummings will chase a first Group 1 Robert Sangster Stakes victory for Godolphin with Zapateo at Morphettville on Saturday.

The $502,250 fillies and mares feature honour roll is one of a rare Australian Group 1 feature the famous 'Blue Army' is yet to put their name on, but Zapateo comes to Adelaide in flying form.

"She's airborne,'' James Cummings said on radio.

"I wouldn't expect anything but a big run from her.

"We've held her together this prep with the Robert Sangster in mind.

"From the draw, if she can get a good run and launch with her big finish like her past two starts, hopefully we'll be sipping champagne just like Robert Sangster did back in his day when he had a big win.

"She couldn't be going there any better,'' he said.

Cummings has entrusted Damien Oliver with the ride, a three time winner of the race.

Godolphin also have Remedies drawn perfectly in the $107,250 Listed Without Fear Stakes (1050m) for the two-year-olds and Cummings said the filly was capable of turning around her defeat in the Listed Dequetteville Stakes in Adelaide last time out.

"We think she can improve a bit,'' Cummings said.

"I feel like she's the strong filly in the race, she could lead that race if she wishes and give herself every chance,'' he said.

And three-year-old Renosu rounds out his trio who is faced with a wide gate in a red hot $202,250 Group 2 Tobin Bronze Stakes (1200m) drawn the outside in 14.

"If he goes forward, he's going to have to do some work,'' Cummings said.

"The horse is alright, he pulled up well from his brave run last time, he's not the worst chance in the race,'' he said.