We love our champions in Australia and
two of the biggest are Pharlap and Makybe Diva. Is the Black beauty
the next to take on this role of a champion in history? Everyone
knows that during financial woes, there is nothing like a champion at
the track to take our minds off the economic gloom and doom. Black
Caviar seems to have solved that problem. There are Black Caviar
T'Shirts, Caps, Fridge Magnets, Cufflinks and the colours of Salmon
with Black Polka Dots are now a copyright item. That is right, if
you ask for some material in those colours you are now going to have
to ask the owners of Black Caviar!
This horse is undoubtedly a champion
and the best we have seen in some time, but there are questions being
raised amongst the die hard in the racing community saying that she
is only winning weight for age and that she has not come across any
huge champions yet. Southern Speed definitely gave her something to
think about on Saturday with Black Caviar simply stretching her
canter in the straight to lead home on the turn only seeming to just
break a sweat at the finish line making it look all too easy. That
is what is bringing the huge crowds. There were so many owners and
entourage of Black Caviar, the rule of only 10 owners in the mounting
yard was completely out the window. There were no seats to spare for
other owners as Black Caviar's owner entourage which is growing at a rate
of knots with a Black Caviar Cheer Squad to Boot!
One of my first memories as a child was
heading to the track to see the retirement of 'Reckless'. I had no
idea that the fond memory of patting a horse trotting around would
ignite such grand adoration.
My father asked me to look at Tommy
Woodcock and said, “One day you will realise what this man is
about.” I sat and watched him as a young child and studied the way
he was talking to the others and the way he had a watchful eye over
his horses like it was still yesterday.
If we can instill these precious
memoris into our children that the track can be more than just a
place for gambling and drinking but can bring the community of
Australia together and give us family days cherished, that is a great
place to be.
I salute Black Caviar touring the
racecourses like Gaga touring the world and would it not be wonderful
to see lady Gaga wearing Black Caviar colours on stage. Well we can
wish!
The dishes served at the races are even all about her!
Reckless Above
Reckless and Tommy Woodcock
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