Peter Moody calls the shots as he sees them, admitting he was surprised with the win of Tan Tat Diamond in the Hong Kong Jockey Club Handicap and the strong support in betting for the gelding.

It was certainly not stable money; Moody admitted the gelding had not done enough at home to suggest so much support for him.

He was not backed by the stable when he won at Geelong, nor at Flemington Saturday, the backing in both wins has been surprising.

The race was a pretty hotly contested affair with the first four placed horses looking strong possibilities over the final 100 metres of the race.

Tan Tat Diamond took a little time to muster speed, he reached the lead coming onto the course proper and whilst he never got far away from his opposition, he retained his lead to the line.

Whilst the Caulfield Guineas would not be a serious consideration at this stage, the gelding might just have untapped ability and continue to improve.

There was a touch of nostalgia about the win, Moody trained his dam, Tan Tat de Lago, she won quite a few races including a Group 11.

Raposo, a winner at his only start at Mildura, will not going back to the Mallee in a hurry after being beaten by a mere head at Flemington.

Tan Tat Diamond on the outside winning