Peter Moody: From Charleville Dust to Doncaster Glory

About this episode

Peter Moody shares his journey from Charleville to winning the Doncaster with his filly, discussing personal stories and the challenges of horse racing.

Peter Moody joins Sam and Leon for a cracking episode that swings from outback roads to Randwick’s biggest stage. Moody breaks down the jaw‑dropping Doncaster win by his $10,000 filly — “to see a three‑year‑old filly… put them to the sword was quite remarkable” — and explains how a Rockhampton bargain is now being compared to the greats. The boys dive into Moody’s bush upbringing, the 12‑hour road trip from hell, Harold & Beryl’s caravan near‑miss, and the emotional moment he stopped to “have a beer” with his late father under the old gum tree — “we always pull up and have a beer with him on the way past” . Moody also opens up on vindication after the sport’s darkest chapter, the rise of training partner Catherine Coleman, and where his superstar filly heads next — from Queensland sunshine to a Golden Eagle assault. A big, warm, funny, honest chat with one of racing’s great storytellers.

People in this episode

Hosts: Sam Kekovich, Leon Wiegard

Guest: Peter Moody

Topics covered

• horse racing
• personal stories
• training
• family
• victory
• sports history

Keywords

• Peter Moody
• Doncaster win
• horse racing
• Catherine Coleman
• Charleville
• Rockhampton
• family stories
• sports challenges

Mentioned in this episode

Places: Charleville, Doncaster, Rockhampton, Queensland, Randwick, Golden Eagle

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