During Black Caviar’s remarkable run, veteran Peter Moody rarely got teary, but post Sheza Alibi’s breathtaking win in the Doncaster Mile (1600m) at Randwick, emotions overflowed for the trainer.

From a position near the rear among 16 starters, the favourite at $1.90 confronted a tough ask swinging for home, only to devour rivals rapidly and bolt in by 4¼ lengths over Autumn Boy ($10).

Moody, who honed his skills at Randwick under T J Smith and cared for Lygon Arms, the 1988 Doncaster champ, described the success as deeply meaningful.

“I remember my time with T J and that’s why it’s always special. Randwick was always home to me,” Moody said.

“I’ve been blessed to train one of the greatest we have ever seen, but this filly is just amazing. I’m not saying she is Black Caviar, but how good.

“She is just a special, special horse. Crikey. Where’s the ceiling? You don’t know.”

The Doncaster Mile now counts Sheza Alibi as its first three-year-old filly winner since Sunline in 1999, positioning her among the top prospects.

Autumn Glow, unbeaten mare, sidestepped for the Queen Elizabeth Stakes, but Moody expects their paths to cross later.

“I’m happy Autumn Glow wasn’t here, I can tell you that,” Moody said.

“She’s a superstar and we saw her strut her stuff here earlier in the day.

“The day will probably come – let’s hope it does for Australian racing – where they meet.”

Snapped up online for $10,000 after a Rockhampton maiden debut loss, Sheza Alibi has triumphed in seven of 10 races.

Moody observed her unremarkable physique hides vast talent.

“She is so nondescript. She doesn’t stand out in the yard. She doesn’t stand out at home in training. She is just a tradesman, she’s got a great hip, a big deep girth and a hell of a lot of ability,” he said.

Jockey Jamie Melham, adding to his Doncaster Mile tally with Cascadian in 2021, was overwhelmed by her ride.

“I’ve sat on some very special horses before, but I don’t think any come close to the feel she just gave me then,” Melham said.

“What a horse. I trialled her the other day and she gave me a nice feel, but with blinkers on today, Jesus Christ. I’ve never sat on a horse that has given me goosebumps like that before.”

With attendance surpassing 15,000, Sheza Alibi mastered the field, Autumn Boy second gallantly, and Militarize ($41) from Chris Waller third by 1¼ lengths to the placegetter.

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