Champion racehorse Black Caviar, who captivated Australia with 25 wins from her 25 starts, has died a day before her 18th birthday.
The Queen requested a private audience with Black Caviar when the unbeaten mare went to Royal Ascot in 2012.“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,” the statement said.
“Black Caviar was a once-in-a-lifetime horse, most famous for her stellar racing career which saw her undefeated with 25 wins from 25 starts. “Since racing retirement, Black Caviar has continued her successes as a broodmare, with her legacy to continue through her sons and daughters. “The ownership group are devastated, however will reflect on her glittering achievements not only in Australia where she transcended racing and captured the hearts of the public, but in England where she famously won the 2012 group 1 Diamond Jubilee Stakes at Royal Ascot.”
Black Caviar retired in 2013 as the winner of 25 races from 25 stars including 15 group 1 races and $7,953,936 in prizemoney.
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