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Moods: The Peter Moody Saga

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Moods: The Peter Moody Saga by Helen Thomas chronicles the life and career of an iconic Australian horse trainer, Peter Moody. Known for steering the champion mare Black Caviar to a remarkable 25 consecutive wins, Moody's career took a dramatic turn after a cobalt doping scandal in 2016 led to a six-month suspension and the closure of his Caulfield stables. Drawing on interviews with Moody, his family, colleagues, and friends, the book provides a nuanced look at his rise in the racing world, his bond with Black Caviar, and the challenges that ended his career in racing.
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This book appeals to fans of thoroughbred racing and sports biographies, as well as readers interested in stories of triumph, controversy, and resilience within Australian sport. It is particularly suited to those who appreciate detailed, personal insights into the lives of sporting legends.

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The remarkable story of a champion Aussie horseman.

In March 2016, Peter Moody, the man who took his good mare Black Caviar to an unprecedented 25 straight victories, walked away from racing. Suspended for six months after he was found to have presented a horse on race day with an illegal level of cobalt in its system, the trainer made the drastic decision to close down his Caulfield stables altogether. How had it come to this?

In Moods, respected journalist Helen Thomas traces Moody's extraordinary career and shines a spotlight on the cobalt scandal that engulfed him. Through interviews with family, colleagues, and friends, and with Peter Moody himself, Thomas explores the horseman's life and achievementsβ€”from his time with turf legend T.J. Smith to the day he first noticed the bay filly who grew up to become Black Caviar, and the inquiry that led him to quit the job he loves.

Articulate yet reticent, tough yet sensitive, Moody is an intriguing character. For the first time, discover what drives the man who will always be remembered as Black Caviar's trainer, and a true Aussie legend.

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ISBN: 9781760640026

Publisher: Black Inc.

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 02 October 2017

Country: Australia

Imprint: Nero

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 26.0mm

Width: 129.0mm

Height: 196.0mm

Weight: 324g

Pages: 320

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