Moffat’s unbroken run of Great Race starts looked to be at an end after Tickford Racing elected to split with its co-driver of eight years. Moffat had in fact considered quitting racing altogether this year following a series of blows at the end of 2025. “It was a pretty shitty time at the end of last year,” said Moffat, who splits his days between racing and operating his property development business. “Obviously losing Gaz (Garry Rogers) was pretty hard to take and then that was closely followed by Dad (Allan). He was really, really excited and rapt about the news.