Nelly Retires - will start her new career as a mom

Nelly's groom (strapper) post below describes what it was like to be a groom to such a special horse



Black Caviar is retiring after her perfect racing record of 25 wins. Good Luck Nelly. Here she is with her mates Andy and Billy.

Link to video of the announcement
http://www.racingnetwork.com.au/black-caviar-retired/tabid/83/newsid/12700/default.aspx

Black Caviar bids farewell to her adoring fans at Caulfield
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wufPMgtywe0

Great Blog post by Nelly's groom Donna Fisher
http://www.racingvictoria.net.au/Analysis-and-Opinions/posts/Caviar-my-career-maker.aspx

Black Caviar makes it 25 straight to remain unbeaten

Spectators had to watch from outside the fence at the sold out track



The great great granddaughter of Northern Dancer has done it again, this time from a sold out Randwick track in Sydney. It was standing room only to see this brilliant mare annialate her competition again in yet another Group 1 race. It was another great ride by Luke Nolen.

Photos from the Daily Telegraph

Full video of race - might have to reload a couple of times http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ills6b5a8F8

Link to Herald Sun article http://www.heraldsun.com.au/sport/superracing/black-caviar-proves-her-critics-wrong-with-another-whirlwind-success-in-tj-smith/story-fn67tkww-1226619744317

Link to yahoo sports - first 24 wins of the wonder from down under - some great calls
http://au.sports.yahoo.com/videos/watch/80317d81-c89a-3caf-94bc-17ee63af8b45/all-of-black-caviars-24-wins/