Later start for big spring races risks horses, says Black Caviar trainer Peter Moody Peter Moody says there is a greater risk of injury to horses running later in the day. BLACK Caviar's trainer, Peter Moody, has warned that top-flight horses are at a greater risk of injury because of a later starting time to Caulfield's marquee races. The Melbourne Racing Club announced this week the Caulfield Cup would be the finale of a 10-race meeting, jumping at 5.45pm. New broadcast partner the Seven Network likes the move because the race would be a lead-in to its 6pm news. The club is also in advanced negotiations with TV bosses to push back the Caulfield Guineas start. But Moody said even in fine conditions, the track would wear. "It is a real shame to run our best horses when the track is at its worst," he said. I work my best horses at 4am - they get first and best use of the track, not at 8am when 400 other horses have been on it. Moody said the track would deteriorate throughout the day, meaning there was a greater risk of injury. But the MRC said the Caulfield Cup move would place it just two races later and the risk to horses was "overrated." MRC chairman Mike Symons said the club wanted to create an excitement peak at the end of the day. It is something we have wanted to do for years but Channel 9 were not prepared to have their coverage of racing going up to 6pm. Channel 7 are taking a totally different approach, run the feature race as the last race, hit a crescendo and go straight into the news. I think it is a huge positive. It builds the whole day and maximises wagering as people bet more as the day goes on. Why wouldn't you have your best race as race 10? A Seven spokesman said the club had indicated it wanted to change the race time and now more Australians would be able to watch the Caulfield Cup. Discussions on moving the Guineas to later in the day have been postponed as key TV executives are currently at Wimbledon in London. The Victoria Racing Club, which stages the Melbourne Cup, indicated there would be no change to its schedule. CEO David Courtney said tradition was behind the Melbourne Cup's starting time. He added: "A range of factors are considered when determining the race schedule for Emirates Melbourne Cup Day, including major event logistics with over 100,000 patrons on course (and) the raceday entertainment (and) experience."