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Moody’s runner Lady Tatia was withdrawn from Race 4 by order of stewards at 10.42am, following a stable visit by stewards.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.
andrew
Guest
moody admits he broke the rules. his beef is the rules are ridiculous made up without consultation with the trainers. basically, his horse was given the equivalent of 'dencorub' massage on its leg. i mean......there has to be limit and some treatment that is allowed. to put in human terms, surely, there is a difference between EPO/steriods, etc..... and having a throat lozenger.....
Bunny Boy Marty
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Razzar
Guest
There's little doubt Peter Moodie is feeling the strain. If anyone stops enjoying what they're doing, go do something else, that they do enjoy.
kv joef
Roar Guru
Sorry Tubby. Don't agree. just about to send Tristan an article about today's events. There is more to his point than a raceday poultice and who should take responsibility. Chris Waller has already come out strongly in his support of Moody for a major rethink and won't be long be many other major stables will let there feelings known.
Tubby
Guest
Breaks rules, admits he's in the wrong, cries like a spoilt brat 5 year old. Hit the road jack.