Black Caviar trainer Peter Moody to have first runner in four years this Sunday

Trainer Peter Moody, best known for his handling of the phenomenal Black Caviar, is set to have his first runner after returning from a four-year absence this Sunday.

The former Victoria champion trainer sensationally quit the training ranks when suspended for six months in March 2016, found guilty of unintentionally administering Lidari with excessive levels of cobalt before the 2014 Turnbull Stakes.

Moody, upon announcing his return to training earlier this year, said the decision to restart his career was motivated by several factors, primarily economic.

His first runner looks set to compete at Ballarat on Sunday, with Shepard, who also is owned by Moody, due to line up in the A$45,000 Hertz Ballarat BM78 Handicap under Black Caviar's regular rider Luke Nolen.

"It's great to be back, I'm feeling good and already a bit tired," Moody told Racing.com.

A relieved Luke Nolen greets trainer Peter Moody after Black Caviar's dramatic Diamond Jubilee Stakes victory in 2012Credit: Edward Whitaker

"My first runner back looks like it will be Shepard at Ballarat on Sunday. He's second-up and should run well – he's already got a few wins under his belt."

Since revealing his intention to return, Moody has gradually been building his string at Pakenham, which is capable of stabling 40 horses.

"I'm just taking it nice and slow getting back into it, so we don't expect to have too many runners going around for a while," he explained.

Moody's last winner prior to his absence from the training ranks came in March 2016 when Flamberge landed the Group 1 William Reid Stakes at Moonee Valley.

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