Aussie fans experience joy, relief-and disappointment-after Black Caviar’s win

by | 06.25.2012 | 9:10am
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Black Caviar hangs on to win Diamond Jubilee at Royal Ascot Black Caviar hangs on to win Diamond Jubilee at Royal Ascot

Black Caviar’s perfect record wasn’t the only thing on the line in Saturday’s Diamond Jubilee Stakes at Royal Ascot. National pride was also at stake.

Not since Phar Lap traveled from Australia to North America in 1932 had so much been expected of a Thoroughbred who was considered a national hero. Not only was Black Caviar expected to win by the Australian racing and sport fans, she was expected to ‘win big’.

After her race on Saturday, not only were there feelings of pride and relief, but there was also something unexpected-disappointment.

“It was just not supposed to be like this,” writes Richard Hinds of the Sydney Morning Herald.

“The incredible hype around Black Caviar had created overwhelming confidence we would witness an exhibition of athletic excellence. Instead, we got a contest. Not since the lavatories at Flemington blocked up on Melbourne Cup day have so many at a race track been forced to hold their breath.”

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  • Ida Lee

    Don’t get me started again!! If you don’t like the way Black Caviar won her race, despite an idiot jocket holding her up and suffering pulled muscles and severe bruising, then I would recommend that you send this ”loser” of a Mare to America. At least, here she would be recognized as the Treasure she is. And please let’s not bring up Phar Lap. This incredible champion was poisoned by some suspect the mob or maybe a moronic connection who overdosed him on lasix I think it was.   

  • Beach Bum

     If someone is burning in hell for Phar Lap right now, then (probably) he just gets what he gets.  God rest and keep that poor horse. 

    God only knows what these sorts of cross-hemispheric trips do to these animals.  I agree with the Herald that it’s important to remember that she won her race, despite all the obstacles. 

    Whatever else, I hope they are prudent with this mare in determining if she should race again.  She’s given her “all” as it is.  Perhaps paddocks and foals at this point would be better for her.  In my thoughts always–talk about Black Beauty.  And I am honored that she and I share a birthday.  :-) 

  • May Flower

    Arsenic.

  • cepatton28

    The official report on Phar Lap was that he grazed in a paddock that was treated with arsenic.

  • May Flower

    Australians must lead extraordinary charmed lives to regret that BC’s 22nd victory looked  like a contest instead of a Frankel-style blitz.

  • http://www.facebook.com/people/MyBig-Red/100000980578079 MyBig Red

    I agree with you, totally. I’m sure God punishes those that hurt or kill his animals, for pleasure. After all, God did create the animals before he created man or woman.
    I hope & pray Black Caviar’s connections allow her to retire & enjoy her days being pampered & loved. I’m sure she will be an awesome mother to her foals. She deserves the very best, life has to offer :)

  • Ida Lee

    Thank you for the information. Now, why would anyone allow a dangerous amount of arsenic to be put into the ground where horses are grazing? I lost a small orchard because I did not trust the pesticide people and I had dogs and cats running around the orchard. Dear Lord, I know it was in the 30s but still…

  • Tiznowbaby

    Can have nothing but deep admiration for a horse that, even though it obviously wasn’t their day, somehow gutted out the win.

  • wabstat

    The Aussies should be bursting with pride for that mare, not so for that jock. 

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