Victorian-based trainer Peter Moody has talked about being close to breaking point following a race day treatment that caused a horse to be scratched at Pakenham earlier this morning.
Moody freely admitted to breaking the rules of racing as they stand today, but called the rule ‘ridiculous’.
Moody’s runner Lady Tatia was withdrawn from Race 4 by order of stewards at 10.42am, following a stable visit by stewards.
Lady Tatia was found to have received a treatment, following application on her forelegs this morning with a common product Moody referred to as ‘mud’ or clay poultice, a brand known as Kelato SwellDOWN.
Moody was told he will be referred to the Racing Appeals and Disciplinary Board (RAD Board) after being interviewed by stewards at Pakenham.
Moody went on-air with Racing.com’s Shane Anderson to vent. While he admitted to breaking a “ridiculous” rule, said he is at a point where he could “throw my licence across the table” and leave racing, an industry he professed to loving.
In the extraordinary interview, Moody further accused Racing Victoria of attempting to plant a mole in his stable, and said he feels he’s being victimised by racing officials.
Moody stated Racing Victoria, with full knowledge of current and former board members, tried to plant a person in his stable 18 months ago.
You can watch the interview, courtesy of Racing.com, below.
WATCH: Peter Moody threatens to walk away from racing after more strife with stewards. http://t.co/cuFPFqqnWE
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