Gallopers adored by the multitudes

Having 25 unbeaten starts, Wonder mare Black Caviar has really been bringing the awards back to the Australian public. Black Caviar’s pulling power enticed more than 20,000 to Randwick on Saturday for what would turn out to be her final start, and the Australian Turf Club played its part, with Royal Randwick festooned in the horse’s colors of salmon and black.

As of yesterday, the rumors of Black Caviar’s retirement have been confirmed yesterday.  But, some may think it may have had a negative outlook. On the other hand, it was an accepted decision by many. Much of this can be put down to the media savvy of trainer Peter Moody and the owners.

Moody, in particular, has turned out to be the perfect spokesman for the horse, making himself available to the media at every opportunity, and taking part in speaking engagements all over Australasia.

The mare was used to the publicity, no minding coming out for a couple photos and viewings when the media suggested. On top of all the commotion when viewing, her demeanor around people made her much more accessible than a flighty colt may have been.

All of these wins racked up had made her twitter followers skyrocket. Who doesn’t like to follow winners? Everyone was posting about how they will miss her winning so often or how much her name was announced in the top standings.

Other than that, now her bettors are worried. Worried about who they will bet will win at the next race. Why? It was hard for them to loose with her. The horse racing betting will be changed, even for the most advanced bettors who have bet every race for her winning spot. Even though she is retiring, no one could say that her career was nothing more then golden.