NOTES

In researching this book, I’ve conducted many original interviews, sometimes talking to individuals more than once. Those conversations provide the heart of this story. But much of Peter Moody’s professional life has played out in public, and so I’ve been able to draw on various reports in newspapers, online racing sites and radio broadcasts for specific detail. Those sources are listed here, by chapter.

PROLOGUE

‘the ultimate decision that …’: Moody, quoted in Shane Anderson, ‘Moody confirms intention to quit’, Racing.com, 21 March 2016.

CHAPTER 5

‘currently there is no evidence …’: Ali Mobasheri & Christopher J. Proudman, ‘Cobalt chloride doping in racehorses: Concerns over a potentially lethal practice’, The Veterinary Journal, 205 (3): 335–338.

‘grave concerns over a potentially …’: Mobasheri, quoted in Peter La, ‘Racehorses at risk from misuse of cobalt, new study finds’, media release, University of Surrey, 18 June 2015.

‘“Why wouldn’t it?” …’: Scollay, quoted in T.D. Thornton, ‘Cobalt: How big a problem in U.S.?’, Thoroughbred Daily News, January 2015.

‘I’m devastated to be informed …’: Moody, quoted in Patrick Bartley, ‘Peter Moody may face disqualification after runner’s positive swab to cobalt’, Sydney Morning Herald, 13 January 2015.

‘We have had the drug’s presence …’: Bailey, quoted in Matt Stewart & Rod Nicholson, ‘Mark Kavanagh, Danny O’Brien and Peter Moody facing potential bans after horses test positive to outlawed substance cobalt’, Herald Sun, 14 January 2015.

‘if he’d been a horse …’: Andrew Rule, ‘Terry Bailey is facing his toughest test since being appointed in 2004 to clean up Victorian harness racing’, Herald Sun, 8 September 2012.

‘We’ve all got families …’: Melissa Fyfe, ‘The lone ranger: Terry Bailey’s battle to clean up racing’, Good Weekend, 13 February 2016.

‘How much is too much? …’ Moody, quoted in Rob Nicholson, ‘Moody quits ATA in protest’, Racenet, 8 April 2014.

‘any misunderstanding …’: Darryl Sherer, ‘All Caulfield and Flemington trainers to hand over keys to stewards’, Racenet, 11 April 2014.

‘Veterinary experts claim …’: Michael Hutak, ‘Cobalt from the blue: time to register racing’s vets’, The Drum, 20 January 2015.

‘shaking, trembling, sweating up’ and ‘sweated up like crazy …’: Clinton Payne, ‘Explosive allegations on first day of Sam Kavanagh cobalt and caffeine inquiry’, Racenet, 9 June 2015.

‘it was alleged that Moody …’: Racing.com staff, ‘RV stewards issue Moody cobalt charges’, Racing.com, 10 July 2015.

‘I was very disappointed …’ and ‘He wasn’t receiving …’: Moody, quoted in Shane Anderson, ‘Comment: Moody in for fight of career’, Racing.com, 17 July 2015.

‘He was using a powder …’ and ‘received large doses …’: Bailey, quoted in Matt Stewart, ‘Cobalt saga: Peter Moody hit with three charges over Lidari’s positive test’, Daily Telegraph, 10 July 2015.

CHAPTER 6

‘We’re basically farmers and stockmen …’: Ramsey, quoted in Adam Pengilly, ‘Willing and able: How “Big Red” became Australian breeder and Hong Kong’s best Friend’, Sydney Morning Herald, 15 June 2015.

CHAPTER 7

‘I don’t feel this case …’ and ‘I respect their right …’: Moody, quoted in Daryl Timms, ‘No coming back for trainers Mark Kavanagh and Danny O’Brien if stood down immediately in cobalt case, says barrister Damian Sheales’, Herald Sun, 29 July 2015.

‘Having considered all …’ and ‘The stewards are …’: Bailey, quoted in Patrick Bartley, ‘Peter Moody, Mark Kavanagh, Danny O’Brien consider appealing Racing Victoria decision’, Sydney Morning Herald, 3 Aug 2015.

‘Eighteen months ago …’: Moody, quoted in Brad Bishop, ‘Emotional Peter Moody hits out’, Racing.com, 16 September 2015.

‘He told me that …’ and ‘Sal came back …’: Bailey, quoted in Patrick Bartley, ‘Chief steward denies Peter Moody “spy” claim’, Sydney Morning Herald, 16 September 2015.

‘They wanted me to work …’ Healy, quoted in Matt Stewart, ‘Racing Victoria chiefs offered Michael Healy secret payments to spy on Peter Moody’, Herald Sun, 16 September 2015.

‘I can certainly confirm …’: Bailey, quoted in Madeleine Morris, ‘Shooting dominates racing circles talk as biggest horse races of the year approach’, 7.30, ABC TV, 30 October 2015.

‘No, not at all …’ and ‘Firstly, we didn’t do it …’: Bailey, quoted in Tom Biddlington, ‘Bailey denies victimising Moody’, Racing.com, 17 September 2015.

‘For the time being …’ and ‘An old mentor of mine …’: Bailey, quoted in ‘Chief steward Terry Bailey admits Racing Victoria considered placing informant in Peter Moody’s stables’, ABC Online, 17 September 2015.

‘I’m sick of the whole thing …’ and ‘I’ve done nothing wrong …’: Moody, quoted in Matt Stewart, ‘Peter Moody: I want it over, I’m sick of the whole cobalt saga’, Herald Sun, 17 September 2015.

CHAPTER 8

‘Ancient Song was one “old girl” …’: Statistics courtesy of Racing and Sports, www.racingandsports.com.au.

‘He is very balanced …’ and following: Egan, quoted in Chris Johnston, ‘Cool hand Luke’, Sydney Morning Herald, 13 October 2012.

‘From 455 runners …’: Statistics courtesy of Racing and Sports, www.racingandsports.com.au.

CHAPTER 9

‘I have been invited …’: Moody, quoted in Rod Nicholson, ‘Cobalt stigma behind Peter Moody’s boycott of Victorian racehorse of the year awards night’, Herald Sun, 19 August 2015.

‘Whichever way he manoeuvres …’: Patrick Bartley, ‘Cobalt: Is Peter Moody on the brink of unravelling?’, Sydney Morning Herald, 18 September 2015.

‘I hope the owners are rewarded …’: Moody, quoted in Rod Nicholson, ‘Cobalt stigma behind Peter Moody’s boycott of Victorian racehorse of the year awards night’, Herald Sun, 19 August 2015.

‘He won his first start …’: Moody, quoted in AAP, ‘Dissident bows out with fifth Group 1 win’, Seven Sport, 18 April 2015.

‘If they want to find you’ and ‘I don’t have any …’: Bailey, quoted in Mark Butler, Carly Crawford, Jon Kaila & Lauren Wood, ‘Attack on Terry Bailey’s home sparks fear of racing turf war on Melbourne Cup eve’, Herald Sun, 27 October 2015.

‘The missus said …’: Bailey, quoted in Daryl Timms, ‘Jockey Danny Nikolic denies shooting at home of Racing Victoria chief steward Terry Bailey’, Herald Sun, 2 February 2016.

‘The Hopes entered guilty pleas …’: ‘Horse trainers Lee and Shannon Hope change plea to guilty over cobalt doping charges’, ABC Online, 23 October 2015.

‘It beggars belief …’ and ‘not credible witnesses’: RAD Board, quoted in ‘Horse racing trainers Lee and Shannon Hope found guilty of cobalt doping charges’, ABC Online, 12 November 2015.

‘The RAD Board handed down tough penalites …’: Patrick Bartley, ‘Lee and Shannon Hope banned over cobalt charges’, Sydney Morning Herald, 17 November 2015.

CHAPTER 10

‘Robbie Waterhouse made …’: Helen Thomas, 42 Days at the Races, Allen & Unwin, Crows Nest, 2008.

‘I think he’s a …’: Moody, quoted in John Schnell, ‘Moody holds on to Hercules after sale’, Sydney Morning Herald, 3 November 2007.

‘There are no problems …’: Watt, quoted in John Schnell, ‘Moody holds on to Hercules after sale’, Sydney Morning Herald, 3 November 2007.

‘I’ve got no problems …’: Des Gleeson, quoted in AAP, ‘Mokbel-linked horse sold for $1.8m’, Sydney Morning Herald, 2 November 2007.

‘It is a very good buy …’: Watt, quoted in John Schnell, ‘Moody holds on to Hercules after sale’, Sydney Morning Herald, 3 November 2007.

CHAPTER 11

‘Rosenthal asked if Moody’s lawyer …’: Adrian Dunn, ‘Bombshell: Moody “denied natural justice”’, G1X.com.au, 16 December 2015.

‘The Queensland University associate professor said’: Andrew Eddy, Racing.com, 18 December 2015.

CHAPTER 12

‘I like her …’: Childs, quoted in Tim Habel, ‘Typhoon Tracy to draw comparisons to Kiwi Sunline with Futurity Stakes win’, Fox Sports, 26 February 2010.

‘Tracy passed away quietly’: Orton, quoted in Nic Ashman, ‘Typhoon Tracy dies giving birth’, Racenet, 13 August 2012.

‘It’s a real loss …’: Moody, quoted in Michael Manley, ‘Moody pays tribute after Typhoon Tracy dies at stud’, News.com.au, 14 August 2012.

‘He is developing like …’: White, quoted in Brent Zerafa, ‘Little brown colt ensures Typhoon Tracy’s legacy lives on’, News.com.au, 26 October 2012.

CHAPTER 15

‘I don’t know how to answer …’: Angus, quoted in Adrian Dunn, ‘Moody: My business effectively over’, G1X.com.au, 21 December 2015.

‘according to the vet …’: Patrick Bartley, ‘Cobalt inquiry: Horses given “unknown” injections’, Sydney Morning Herald, 21 December 2015.

‘whether they would be aware …’: Matt Stewart, ‘Peter Moody cobalt case put on hold after drama-filled day’, Herald Sun, 21 December 2015.

‘The paper’s headline …’: Patrick Bartley, ‘Moment of septicaemia for Moody’, Sydney Morning Herald, 9 March 2013.

‘a condition not new’: Brendan Cormick, ‘Moody set for Black Caviar farewell’, Australian, 18 March 2013.

‘Moody insists he is …’: Nathan Exelby, ‘Tired Peter Moody plots quiet exit from horse training’, Courier-Mail, 11 April 2013.

CHAPTER 17

‘There have been three …’: Gleeson, quoted in Daryl Sherer, ‘No decision in Moody Cobalt case’, Racenet, 18 February 2016.

‘There is no plausible explanation …’: Gleeson, quoted in Adrian Dunn, ‘Moody “concocted” story, RAD Board told’, G1X.com.au, 18 February 2016.

CHAPTER 18

‘I thought this bloke …’: Moodie, quoted in Patrick Bartley, ‘Flamberge, the gutsy horse who never gave in, wins group 1 Oakleigh Plate’, Sydney Morning Herald, 28 February 2016.

‘It’s the end of my favourite …’: Cunningham, quoted in Nic Ashman, ‘Clare Cunningham weighs up next move as Peter Moody prepares to close Randwick stable’, Sunday Telegraph, 17 October 2015.

‘They’re really hating …’: Cunningham, quoted in Peter Munro, ‘Spring carnival: Making racing champions for Peter Moody before dawn breaks’, Sydney Morning Herald, 4 October 2015.

CHAPTER 20

‘On behalf of myself …’: Moody, quoted in Shane Anderson, ‘Moody confirms intention to quit’, Racing.com, 21 March 2016.

CHAPTER 21

‘I believe I would be …’: Moody, quoted in Daryl Timms & Danny Russell, ‘Trainer Peter Moody gives stable staff chance to move on as he prepares to front cobalt inquiry’, Herald Sun, 3 December 2016.

‘Everybody says the industry …’: Cavanough, quoted in AAP, ‘Cavanough counts cost of Moody suspension’, Punters.com.au, 31 March 2016.

‘Our core business was breaking …’: Cavanough, quoted in David Johnston, ‘Moody Ban Bites in Albury’, Border Mail, 31 March 2016.

CHAPTER 22

‘I was in Melbourne on Thursday …’: Moody, quoted in Robert Craddock, ‘Peter Moody reconnects with bush and the lamb-licking, sleeping rough trimmings that come with it’, Courier-Mail, 19 April 2016.

EPILOGUE

‘Not at all …’: Bailey, quoted in Adrian Dunn, ‘Moody offered appeal option’, G1X.com.au, 14 July 2016.

‘I don’t know what to make of it …’: Moody, quoted in Adrian Dunn, ‘Moody offered appeal option’, G1X.com.au, 14 July 2016.

‘My advice from RASL …’: Stewart, quoted in Daryl Timms & Michael Manley, ‘Racing Victoria’s head vet Dr Brian Stewart grilled at VCAT hearing’, Herald Sun, 7 September 2016.

‘untruthful on all matters …’: Sheales, quoted in Adrian Dunn, ‘Chief steward untruthful, says lawyer’, G1X.com.au, 7 September 2016.