Champion racehorse Black Caviar has been immortalized in bronze in its hometown of Nagambie in the Australian state of Victoria. The mare retired following a stellar racing career in which it won all 25 of its races.
Bronze Caviar —
Champion racehorse Black Caviar has been immortalized in bronze in its hometown of Nagambie in the Australian state of Victoria. The mare retired following a stellar racing career in which it won all 25 of its races.
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The sculpture, by artist Mitch Mitchell, is lifesize, right down to the horses famous rump.
Famous rump —
The sculpture, by artist Mitch Mitchell, is lifesize, right down to the horses famous rump.
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Black Caviar's exploits on the racetrack earned it a legion of loyal fans in Australia, many of whom turned up for the unveiling.
Crowd pleaser —
Black Caviar's exploits on the racetrack earned it a legion of loyal fans in Australia, many of whom turned up for the unveiling.
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The crowd, sporting the iconic salmon pink and black polka dots which adorned jockey Luke Nolen's silks, were delighted to learn that Black Caviar is pregnant. The sire is stallion Exceed and Excel.
Black Caviar II? —
The crowd, sporting the iconic salmon pink and black polka dots which adorned jockey Luke Nolen's silks, were delighted to learn that Black Caviar is pregnant. The sire is stallion Exceed and Excel.
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Nolen stands alongside the sculpture of the horse which he rode to 22 of her 25 victories.
Lucky Luke —
Nolen stands alongside the sculpture of the horse which he rode to 22 of her 25 victories.
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