I had the most amazing evening at Moonee
Valley twilight race meeting March 22. At least I thought I was at the races
until I experienced a sing along with 25 000 voices thundering 'Riding on our
horses' accompanied by Daryl Braithwaite. It wasn't an average race meeting I
was witnessing. It was Black Caviars' night. She certainly is a legend and champion and totally adored diva of the equine world. Only in Australia
can a horse be so revered and worshipped. Of course we have done this before.
As the great mare entered the mounting yard the crowd
roared and the butterflies erupted in my stomach. Everyone stood waving and applauding and she was yet to win the race. The reaction after she flew
home was more ecstatic. Black and salmon pink streamers exploded into the crowd. People laughed, cried and stood amazed- excitedly grateful to experience the forging of a legend. I wonder why punters and those who are racing newbies
pack a grandstand and cheer and sing and celebrate a horse that can run really
fast? I mean really fast. She ate the field on this particular night by 4 lengths.
Athletically she's special. Her motor is a class of its own but why all the
fuss? Maybe because she's won everything she's entered- beaten the best in the
world. Maybe because she's cleverly marketed. Trainer Peter Moody is a gem of
an ambassador for racing and has promoted the sport beyond his obligations.
Maybe we adore her because she takes her champion status in her stride. Who
knows and who cares. Instead of analysing an awesome history making event let's
just enjoy the thrill and excitement of the Black Caviar journey. 
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