New Delhi: Australia’s legendary racehorse Black Caviar has passed away on Saturday, August 17, just a day before her 18th birthday. The significant achievement of the retired Australian mare happens to be the unbeaten 25 consecutive races in her career from 2009 to 2013.
The 17-year-old mare had been suffering from laminitis, a debilitating condition that affects a horse’s hooves. It is said that laminitis can be prevented but difficult to cure. She was put into sleep on the eve of her birthday just after giving birth to a foal.
Peter Moody, who trained and transformed Black Caviar since 2008, confirmed that the former racehorse was humanely euthanised at the Scone Equine Hospital in New South Wales.
“You don’t think it affects you. But you are being stupid not to think it doesn’t. It’s impossible not to get attached to most animals let alone one like her,” Moody told reporters in Caulfield, as quoted by The Guardian.
Victoria Racing Club chairman Neil Wilson called the deceased horse champion and highlighted her contributions to the sport. Wilson’s statement read:
“Today’s news is a shock to us all. Black Caviar was more than a champion racehorse, she was an important part of life for many people. Her brilliance, her presence and the pleasure and inspiration she gave to so many was a special moment in time for horse racing and sport. She has created a piece of history that will be remembered forever, and it was a privilege for all who saw this wonderful equine athlete in action.
It is with deep sadness that the Madden, Hawkes, Wilkie, Taylor and Werrett families wish to advise that champion mare Black Caviar passed away peacefully today.
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— Victoria Racing Club (@FlemingtonVRC) August 17, 2024
Black Caviar’s major achievements
Black Caviar was acclaimed as ‘Wonder from Down Under’ who won the award of Australian Racehorse of the Year three times and was also crowned as world’s best sprinter on four instances. One of the thrilling victories of her career was the win at the Royal Ascot in 2012 even though jockey Luke Nolen slacked off just before the finish line.
According to The Guardian report, Peter Moody paid $210,000 for Black Caviar in 2008. He was the man behind the success of the horse amassing almost $8 million in prize money. She was former World No.1 and was inducted into the Australian Racing Hall of Fame in 2013, the very same year she retired from racing.
Black Caviar was rode by Luke Nolen of Victoria. Nolen rode Caviar to 22 of her 25 career victories.
“It’s a hollow feeling, she meant a great deal to us. She was an integral part of my career but, more importantly, she was so important for racing itself. She was one of our equine heroes,” Nolen said, as quoted by BBC Sport.
Black Caviar had been suffering from laminitis, a debilitating condition that affects a horse’s hooves. It is said that laminitis can be prevented but difficult to cure. She was put into sleep on the eve of her birthday just after giving birth to a foal. Other Sports Sports News: Latest Cricket News, Cricket Live Score, Sports Breaking News from Sports Today
