Post by wheelspinner on Oct 22, 2011 0:04:11 GMT -5
We might have a new racing superstar on our hands. Phar Lap is Australia's greatest over racehorse, and put together 14 wins in a row.
Today, sprinter Black Caviar notched up her 15th consecutive win, beating a record that's stood since the Depression years. Black Caviar is now so dominant, it's hard to get horses to run against her - there were just four runners in her race today.
Unbeaten Black Caviar makes it 15 straight
October 22, 2011 - 3:52PM
The Black Caviar show kept rolling at Moonee Valley on Saturday when the champion mare cruised to her 15th consecutive win.
Although she had just three rivals in the group two Schweppes Stakes (1200m) and started at $1.03, trainer Peter Moody admitted to a few pre-race nerves.
"You don't want to put the cart before the horse," Moody said.
"It looked easy on paper but you're always a bit toey.
"Luke (Nolen) took no risks and it's the best she's begun for a while which was pleasing.
"It's a wonderful story, a dream come true.
"It's just great to see the joy she brings to people."
Fears former barrier rogue Here De Angels would upset proceedings were unfounded as he behaved himself in the gates.
Black Caviar tracked her stablemate Doubtful Jack to the turn then took over to give the crowd what they came to see as she stretched out in the straight.
She beat Doubtful Jack by six lengths with Here De Angels another 1-1/4 lengths third and former Horse of the Year Scenic Blast fourth.
Her jockey Nolen said riding the mare was a humbling experience.
"It's a little bit overwhelming," he said.
"It's a humbling experience and great just to be a part of it.
"I'm just the lucky bloke on top."
AAP
Read more: www.theage.com.au/sport/horseracing/unbeaten-black-caviar-makes-it-15-straight-20111022-1mde0.html#ixzz1bU2tIagr
Today, sprinter Black Caviar notched up her 15th consecutive win, beating a record that's stood since the Depression years. Black Caviar is now so dominant, it's hard to get horses to run against her - there were just four runners in her race today.
Unbeaten Black Caviar makes it 15 straight
October 22, 2011 - 3:52PM
The Black Caviar show kept rolling at Moonee Valley on Saturday when the champion mare cruised to her 15th consecutive win.
Although she had just three rivals in the group two Schweppes Stakes (1200m) and started at $1.03, trainer Peter Moody admitted to a few pre-race nerves.
"You don't want to put the cart before the horse," Moody said.
"It looked easy on paper but you're always a bit toey.
"Luke (Nolen) took no risks and it's the best she's begun for a while which was pleasing.
"It's a wonderful story, a dream come true.
"It's just great to see the joy she brings to people."
Fears former barrier rogue Here De Angels would upset proceedings were unfounded as he behaved himself in the gates.
Black Caviar tracked her stablemate Doubtful Jack to the turn then took over to give the crowd what they came to see as she stretched out in the straight.
She beat Doubtful Jack by six lengths with Here De Angels another 1-1/4 lengths third and former Horse of the Year Scenic Blast fourth.
Her jockey Nolen said riding the mare was a humbling experience.
"It's a little bit overwhelming," he said.
"It's a humbling experience and great just to be a part of it.
"I'm just the lucky bloke on top."
AAP
Read more: www.theage.com.au/sport/horseracing/unbeaten-black-caviar-makes-it-15-straight-20111022-1mde0.html#ixzz1bU2tIagr