Snitzerland Provides Werrett Fourth Lightning
With legendary mare Black Caviar's wins in the past three past editions of the Lightning Stakes (Aus-I), co-owner Neil Werrett remained a familiar figure in the winner's enclosure at Flemington.
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Black Caviar at Royal Ascot.
Photo: Mathea Kelley
Black Caviar wins the Diamond Jubilee Stakes at Royal Ascot.
Photo: Trevor Jones
Black Caviar at Royal Ascot.
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Black Caviar wins the Lightning Stakes and makes 19 wins in a row.
Photo: Mark Gatt
Black Caviar wins the CFO rr Stakes.
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Black Caviar in the Newmarket Handicap, 2011.
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| Trainer | MOODY PETER G |
|---|---|
| Jockey | NOLEN LUKE |
| Owner | G J WILKIE, MRS K J WILKIE ET AL |
| Breeder | R JAMIESON |
Pedigree
| Black Caviar (AUS) View Five-Cross Pedigree | Bel Esprit (AUS) | Royal Academy |
| Bespoken (AUS) | ||
| Helsinge (AUS) | Desert Sun (GB) | |
| Scandinavia (AUS) |
Auction History
| Sale / Hip | Type | Buyer | Consignor | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| INGFEB2008 Hip 520 |
Yearling | Moody Racing | Swettenham Stud | $197,337 |
Females Top World's Best Racehorse Rankings
Two females, Australia's Black Caviar and Treve from France, shared top rating of 130 on the final World's Best Racehorse Rankings of 2013 published Jan. 15 by the International Federation of Horseracing Authorities.
International Ceremony to Recognize Wise Dan
Black Caviar, Treve, and Wise Dan are to be recognized as the three top horses in the Longines World's Best Racehorse Ceremony at the gala dinner of the Longines Hong Kong International Races Dec. 6 in Hong Kong.
Wise Dan Slips on 'Best Horses List'
Wise Dan, the reigning North American Horse of the Year, has been surpassed by 3-year-old filly Treve on the list of "World's Best Racehorse Rankings."
Black Caviar Wins 3rd Horse of the Year Title
Unbeaten champion mare Black Caviar was named Australia's Horse of the Year for the third successive season Oct. 3 at a national awards ceremony in Melbourne.
Black Caviar Relative is Top Price at Inglis
A close relative of undefeated superstar Black Caviar was the headline attraction on opening day of the Inglis Melbourne August Thoroughbred sale, going for the top price of $205,000 ($186,562 in U.S. funds) aug. 15.
Black Caviar to Be Bred to Exceed And Excel
Champion sprinter Black Caviar will be bred to champion sire Exceed And Excel for the 2013 Southern Hemisphere breeding season.
Black Caviar World's Top-Ranked Horse
With three group I wins in Australia this season, female sprinter Black Caviar is the top-ranked Thoroughbred through the first half of the year on the Longines World's Best Racehorse Rankings.
U.S. Horses Among Top-Rated in the World
In the International Federation of Horseracing Authorities' latest "World's Best Racehorses Rankings" for performances from Dec. 1, 2012, to June 9 of this year, three of the top four rated horses were based in the U.S.
Analysis: Finding a Match for Black Caviar
by Anne Peters
Black Caviar raced from ages 2 to 6 with 25 starts, and was never beaten. She's just been retired, and thoughts now turn to which stallion her owners will send her to in the upcoming breeding season.
Animal Kingdom Works Toward Royal Ascot
Trainer Graham Motion reported via Twitter that Dubai World Cup (UAE-I) winner Animal Kingdom completed a four-furlong gallop in :52 May 9 at Lambourn.
Australian Group Winner All Too Hard Retires
All Too Hard, a 3-year-old half brother to undefeated Black Caviar, has retired. He was sold in December 2012 to a syndicate led by Vinery Stud; he will stand at Vinery Australia for the 2013 breeding season.
Black Caviar's First Mating
- By Alan Porter
Today brought the news of Black Caviar's retirement from racing. The big question now is which stallion will have the privilege of serving the great mare in her first season at stud? read blog
Black Caviar Retires Unbeaten After 25 Wins
Australia's legendary mare Black Caviar has been retired undefeated after winning her 25th race, an emotional trainer Peter Moody announced April 17.
Unbeaten Black Caviar Amazes With 25th Win
Champion mare Black Caviar easily extended her unbeaten streak to 25 wins in as many starts April 13 as she ran 10 overmatched opponents off their feet in the $1 million Darley T. J. Smith Stakes (Aus-I) at Royal Randwick.
Potential Upsetters Await Black Caviar
Undefeated champion sprinter Black Caviar will have some tough competition April 13 when she bids for her 25th career victory in the $1 million Darley T. J. Smith Stakes (Aus-I) at Royal Randwick in Sydney.
Record Price for Black Caviar's Half Brother
A Redoute's Choice half brother to megastar mare Black Caviar shattered the Australasian record price for a yearling when he sold for $5 million ($5,238,006 U.S.) on April 9 at the the Inglis Australian Easter yearling sale.
Black Caviar Electrifying in 24th Career Win
Undefeated Black Caviar easily tallied victory number 24 in the $400,000 William Reid Stakes (Aus-I) March 22 at Moonee Valley and joined the mighty Kingston Town in the history books with a record-tying 14th top-level win.
Black Caviar Seeks Record-Equaling Win
Black Caviar will put her unbeaten record on the line in the $400,000 William Reid Stakes (Aus-I) March 22 at Moonee Valley and bid to equal the great Kingston Town's record tally of 14 Australian group I wins.
Black Caviar Inducted Into Australian HOF
Undefeated Black Caviar received a rare distinction Feb. 21 when she became only the second active racehorse to be inducted into the Australian Racing Hall of Fame.
Unbeaten Black Caviar Sets Record in Comeback
Demonstrating she still has the competitive fire that has made her a living legend, Black Caviar took her unbeaten record to 23 victories Feb. 16 at Flemington in record time in the Black Caviar Lightning Stakes (Aus-I).
Black Caviar Makes First Start Since Ascot
After nearly eight months since her nail-biting victory at Royal Ascot, Black Caviar makes her long-awaited return to racing on Feb. 16 at Flemington in a race named in her honor, the Black Caviar Lightning Stakes (Aus-I).
Black Caviar's Brother All Too Hard Wins Orr
All Too Hard, Black Caviar's younger half brother and Australia's top-rated 3-year-old colt, stormed from the back of the field to win the C. F. Orr Stakes (Aus-I) Feb. 9 at Caulfield.
Frankel Again Cartier Horse of the Year
Ceremony participants and an invited audience of 300 celebrated the racing career of Frankel, who joins Ouija Board (2004 and 2006) as the only two-time Cartier Horse of the Year winner.
Frankel Tops List of Cartier Finalists
Nominations for the Cartier Horse of the Year and seven other divisions were released Nov. 9 for the awards, which will be presented during a Nov. 13 ceremony at the Dorchester Hotel in London.
Racing 'Round the World: Sept. 27 - 28
International racing review for Sept. 27-28. read blog
Deauville's Le Marois to Offer Mile Bid
Sunday's $777,6000 Prix du Haras de Fresnay-Le-Buffard Jacques le Marois at Deauville will award an automatic berth into the November 2 Breeders' Cup Mile at Santa Anita.
Black Caviar's Broodmare Sire Desert Sun Dies
Desert Sun, the broodmare sire of unbeaten Australian Horse of the Year Black Caviar and the sire of Australian and New Zealand Horse of the Year Sunline, has died at Eliza Park in Victoria, Australia.
Slideshow: Royal Ascot 2012
View the races of Royal Ascot. view slideshow
Hangin' With Haskin: A Shot of Ascot
- By Steve Haskin
Each year, I keep thinking there is no cure for Triple Crown trail withdrawal. read blog
Black Caviar Just Holds in Ascot Nail-Biter
Top Australian racehorse Black Caviar came halfway around the world and proved herself on the international stage June 23, remaining unbeaten in 22 starts with a victory in the Diamond Jubilee Stakes (Eng-I) at Royal Ascot.
Royal Ascot - Matt Chapman
Matt Chapman, At The Races commentator, talks about Black Caviar and some of the highlights of the Royal Ascot meet. Sponsored by AmWest Entertainment. Watch Video
Royal Ascot Preview - Day 5
Black Caviar highlights the final day at Royal Ascot. Also featured is the Group II Hardwicke Stakes. Sponsored by AmWest Entertainment. Watch Video
Black Caviar to Make British Debut in Jubilee
Black Caviar is set to make her British racing debut taking on 14 challengers and putting her perfect record on the line in the $775,000 Diamond Jubilee Stakes (Eng-I) at Royal Ascot June 23.
Royal Ascot - Peter Moody and Black Caviar
Trainer Peter Moody talks about Black Caviar's preparations for running at Royal Ascot. Watch Video
Sussex Stakes Not in Plans for Black Caviar
Unbeaten Australian sprinter Black Caviar will not be among the entries for the QIPCO Sussex Stakes (Eng-I) at Goodwood when the one-mile race closes at noon May 29.
Black Caviar Wins Again; Royal Ascot Next
Undefeated Black Caviar racked up victory number 21 in the group I Goodwood Stakes at Morphettville in Adelaide, Australia, May 12, and will head to Great Britain in three weeks to prepare for the Royal Ascot meet.
Black Caviar Back for More in Goodwood Stakes
Undefeated Black Caviar will return to Morphettville in Adelaide, Australia, May 12 to compete in the group I Goodwood Stakes, her final race in Australia before she heads to Great Britain for the Royal Ascot meet in June.
Black Caviar Coasts to 20-for-20 Record
Black Caviar won her 20th race in as many starts April 28 and in the process, the 5-year-old mare set the Australasian record for consecutive wins.
Black Caviar to Run in Sportingbet Sprint
Trainer Peter Moody announced Black Caviar will run in two group I races at Australia's Morphettville track in Adelaide before heading to England for the June 23 Diamond Jubilee at Royal Ascot.
Black Caviar Heading to Royal Ascot in June
The star mare will see her legend grow even more if she is able to keep winning in her next few outings.
Black Caviar's Half Sister Brings $2.6M
A Redoute's Choice half sister to 2011 Australian Horse of the Year Black Caviar was expected to be the star of the William Inglis & Son Easter yearling sale in Australia and she didn't disappoint.
Trainer: Black Caviar Won't Race Until April
Australian standout Black Caviar, winner of all 19 of her races, eight of them group I events, will be taking a break before coming back to prepare for Royal Ascot in Great Britain, trainer Peter Moody said.
'Freak' Black Caviar Ties Australasian Record
Black Caviar tied the record for consecutive victories in Australasia and almost set a course standard in the process when she won the group I Lightning Stakes at Flemington Feb. 18 on six days' rest.
Interview - Luke Nolan & Black Caviar
Listen to Luke discuss his recent victory aboard Black Caviar and the upcoming race for Black Caviar in the Coolmore Lightning Stakes! Sponsored by AmWest Entertainment watch video
Black Caviar Keeps on Rolling, Gets 18th Win
Black Caviar remained undefeated by collecting her 18th victory in the group I Sportingbet CF Orr Stakes at Caulfield in Australia Feb. 11. It was the mare's eighth group one win.
Interview - Luke Nolan
Jockey Luke Nolan talks about Black Caviar and racing this weekend during the Autumn Carnival. watch video
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