| Black Caviar | |
|---|---|
 Statue of Black Caviar, Nagambie | |
| Sire | Bel Esprit (AUS) |
| Grandsire | Royal Academy (USA) |
| Dam | Helsinge (AUS) |
| Damsire | Desert Sun (GB)[1] |
| Sex | Mare (female) |
| Foaled | 18 August 2006 Nagambie, Victoria, Australia |
| Died | 17 August 2024 (aged 17) Scone, New South Wales, Australia |
| Country | Australia |
| Colour | Dark bay |
| Breeder | R. Jamieson, Vic[1] |
| Owner | G.J. Wilkie, K.J. Wilkie, Werrett Bloodstock Pty Ltd, C.H. Madden, J. Madden, P.A. Hawkes, D.M. Taylor, J. Taylor |
| Racing colours | Salmon, Black Spots, Salmon And Black Spots Cap |
| Trainer | Peter Moody |
| Record | 25: 25–0–0 |
| Earnings | $7,953,936[2] |
| Major wins | |
| GBR Diamond Jubilee Stakes (2012) VRC Newmarket Handicap (2011) VRC Lightning Stakes (2011, 2012, 2013) VRC Patinack Farm Classic (2010, 2011) ATC T J Smith Stakes (2011, 2013) MVRC William Reid Stakes (2011, 2013) BTC Cup (2011) MRC C F Orr Stakes (2012) MVRC Australia Stakes (2010, 2012) MRC Schillaci Stakes (2010, 2011) MVRC Schweppes Stakes (2010, 2011) VRC Danehill Stakes (2009) | |
| Awards | |
| 1st in World Thoroughbred Rankings (2013) WTRR World Champion Sprinter (2010, 2011, 2012, 2013) Australian Racehorse of the Year (2011, 2012, 2013) Australian Champion Sprinter (2011, 2012, 2013) European Champion Sprinter (2012) | |
| Honours | |
| Black Caviar Lightning (2013) Australian Racing Hall of Fame (2013) Timeform Rating: 136 | |
| Last updated on 15 July 2022 | |
Black Caviar (18 August 2006 – 17 August 2024) was an Australian champion Thoroughbred racehorse who was undefeated in 25 races,[3][4] including 15 Group Ones, an Australian record.[5] She was the 2010, 2011, 2012, and 2013 WTRR World Champion Sprinter.[6] Black Caviar was trained by Melbourne-based trainer Peter Moody. Other than in her first two runs and in one race in 2010, she was ridden by Luke Nolen. The mare was retired on 17 April 2013. According to an ABC Catalyst episode from 2015, she was never whipped.[7]
- ^ a b ASB: Black Caviar Archived 3 March 2016 at the Wayback Machine Retrieved 28 February 2011
- ^ "Black Caviar (AUS)". Black Caviar Horse Rating. Racing Information Services Australia. Archived from the original on 21 December 2013. Retrieved 13 April 2013.
- ^ "Black Caviar retired after 25-unbeaten race career". The Australian. 17 April 2013.
- ^ "Black Caviar proves her critics wrong with another whirlwind success in TJ Smith". The Sunday Telegraph. 13 April 2013. Archived from the original on 13 April 2013. Retrieved 13 April 2013.
- ^ "Black Caviar's career". Archived from the original on 4 May 2017. Retrieved 26 April 2013.
- ^ "Motorsport Video -Motorsport Highlights, Replays, News, Clips". Fox Sports. Retrieved 20 June 2023.
- ^ "Horse Whip". ABC Science. 24 March 2015. Retrieved 7 November 2022.