Peter Moody set to have his first comeback runner on Sunday
Trainer Peter Moody and jockey Luke Nolen were a formidable force and unbeatable during the reign of Black Caviar, so their long-awaited reunion is certain to garner much interest.
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Comeback trainer Peter Moody is likely to have his first runner for four years at Ballarat on Sunday with promising stayer Shepard.
Shepard has been accepted for a 2000m race on Sunday and he will be ridden by his former regular jockey in Luke Nolen.
Shepard was purchased as a foal by Moody in 2016 in England and was brought back to Australia.
He had been trained by David Brideoake and has had six starts for three wins and two seconds.
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Shepard with a rating of 72 is the highest rated horse of the 23 Moody has listed in work which includes 13 unraced horses.
“The horse is well. He's in good form,” Moody said.
“But he probably wants further than 2000m. His first-up run at Geelong the other day was good and this will bring him on nicely for a mile-and-a-half race.
“David and I have worked very closely for many years and he came over in good shape.
“If he stays together for the next few days he'll be the first runner.”
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