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A member of a local training dynasty, John Moloney is renowned for his patience and horsemanship skills. In our latest QUICK QUESTIONS it will be of no surprise that his first racing memory is of the best horse associated with his family…

What is your first racing memory? 

Watching people climbing trees at Moonee Valley to look at Vain.

Who is your favourite horse and why? 

Top Walk won Saturday city races at two, three, four, five, six and seven.

Who is the best horse you’ve been involved with? 

Casual, Queen Of The Turf winner. 

Who do you admire most in racing?

Gai Waterhouse makes racing fun.

Who is your ‘what if’ horse? 

I was the under bidder on David Moodie’s blue hen mare Ride The Rapids.

What is one change/improvement you’d love to see in racing? 

Sydney and Melbourne to better align their carnivals.

What’s the funniest moment you’ve experienced in racing? 

Shane Dye thinking he gave Veandercross a good ride in the Caulfield Cup ?

What is your favourite racing moment/biggest thrill?

Winning the Magic Millions Guineas with Flying Jess.

What is your favourite pastime outside of racing? 

Going to the movies and having a swim .

What is your favourite T.V show?

Any live sports show.

Best concert you’ve seen?

Tina Turner.

What slogan summarizes your outlook on life? 

The harder you work the luckier you get.

Favourite food? 

Italian.

Favourite racecourse? 

Caulfield.

If you weren’t a racehorse trainer what would you be doing? 

Manager of sports.

 
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