Caviar sets off on her epic journey

Black Caviar finally boarded a plane heading towards Britain yesterday for her hugely-anticipated appearance in the Diamond Jubilee Stakes at Royal Ascot.

Caviar sets off on her epic journey
Thu, 07 Jun, 2012 - 01:00

Peter Moody’s mare has become one of the all-time greats in Australian racing after her remorseless rise through the sprinting division, and will be looking for her 22nd victory from as many starts on June 23.

Moody has taken no chances as Black Caviar makes her first overseas trip, fitting her with a special compression suit for a journey of more than 30 hours with several stopovers.

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CourtsRacingPlace: BritainPlace: Royal AscotPlace: Melb AirportPlace: UKPlace: SingaporePlace: NewmarketPlace: AustraliaPlace: Down UnderPlace: NewburyPlace: EuropePlace: EpsomPlace: AscotPerson: CaviarPerson: Black CaviarPerson: Peter MoodyPerson: MoodyPerson: CoralPerson: David StevensPerson: ChoisirPerson: FrankelPerson: Richard HannonPerson: Queen AnnePerson: David RedversPerson: Strong SuitPerson: Henry CecilPerson: Richard HughesPerson: Sheikh FahadPerson: Andrew BaldingPerson: RedversEvent: Diamond Jubilee StakesEvent: Queen Anne StakesEvent: Lockinge StakesEvent: Diomed StakesEvent: St James’s Palace StakesOrganisation: Racing VictoriaOrganisation: Takeover TargetOrganisation: Scenic BlastOrganisation: Qatar RacingOrganisation: Strong SuitOrganisation: Harbour WatchOrganisation: Qatar Bloodstock
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