Black Caviar | |
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Sire | Bel Esprit (AUS) |
Grandsire | Royal Academy (USA) |
Dam | Helsinge (AUS) |
Damsire | Desert Sun (GB)[1] |
Sex | Mare (female) |
Foaled | Nagambie, Victoria, Australia | 18 August 2006
Died | 17 August 2024 Scone, New South Wales, Australia | (aged 17)
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]