Black Caviar’s co-owner Neil Werrett is already looking forward to racing the offspring of the champion sprinter after her unexpected retirement was announced at a press conference yesterday.

Unbeaten Australian star Black Caviar has been retired, trainer Peter Moody has announced.

Connections of Black Caviar will discuss the possibility of the unbeaten mare returning to Royal Ascot this year – although the chances are still “very slim” at this stage.

Connections of Black Caviar are keen to let the mare recover from her Royal Ascot exertions before making any decisions on her racing future.