Moody’s Time

MOODY’S TIME 
Trainer Peter Moody enjoyed a long spell in the spotlight thanks to the exploits of Black Caviar (Aus) and Horse of the Year Typhoon Tracy (Aus) before her, and the leading Victorian conditioner looks to have another superstar on his hands in Dissident (Aus) (Sebring {Aus}), who aims for his third straight Group 1–and fourth overall–in tomorrow’s G1 Sir Rupert Clarke S. at Caulfield. The now 4-year-old earned his first victory at the highest level in last season’s G1 Randwick Guineas, and after finishing off the board in the G1 Rosehill Guineas and G1 Doncaster Mile to round out the season, he has gone two-for-two in this season’s G1 Memsie S. Aug. 30 and G1 Makybe Diva S. Sept. 13. Moody has warned, however, that his latest stable star is being primed for greater targets later in the season. 
“Punters have got to be aware that’s he’s being trained for the [G1] Caulfield S. [Oct. 11] and the [G1] Cox Plate [Oct. 26],” Moody told Racenet.com.au. “He’s not being trained for the [Sir] Rupert Clarke; it’s the race on the way through. I think everyone has got to be quite mindful of that.” 
Moody will also saddle Fairway Thoroughbreds’ A Time For Julia (Aus) (Redoute’s Choice {Aus}), a dual Group 3-winning mare who finished second in both the G3 Cockram S. and G3 Sportingbet Sprint at Caulfield Aug. 30 and Sept. 20.Sweet Idea (Aus) (Snitzel {Aus}) is another filly who has been performing with consistency in group company, but is also seeking her first win at the highest level. She has been placed in Group 1 company three times, most recently finishing second to Dissident in the Memsie. Late Charge (Aus) (Hard Spun) has gone two-for-two this season, with a most recent victory in the Listed Sofitel S. at Flemington Sept. 13, but he will have to continue improving to hit the board at this level. Cluster (Aus) (Fastnet Rock {Aus}) has won three of his last four starts, and stamped himself as one to watch last out with a victory in the G2 Theo Marks S.