Black Caviar Lightning Stakes: Star mare saunters to success

Black Caviar produced a superb performance

Trainer Peter Moody admitted he "was lost for words" after Black Caviar extended her unbeaten record to 23 in a race named in her honour at Flemington...

The astounding sprinter broke the track record with an exceptional comeback performance in the Group 1 Black Caviar Lightning Stakes. It was her first run since she claimed a dramatic victory in the Diamond Jubilee Stakes at Royal Ascot in June.

Although the great mare's racing career had been in the balance following her exertions in England, Black Caviar made a seamless return to the track by defeating Moment Of Change by two and a half lengths.

Peter Moody said: "I am proud to have her back. We were on a hiding to nothing by bringing her back. I think it was the first time I've been nervous for a long time - I suppose it was the seven-month break - but I'm just so proud of her."

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