Virtual Form Guide - Victoria,Australia
Black Caviar, rated by some judges the best two year old in Australia, lived right up to her reputation with a superb win in the Listed Blue Sapphire Stakes at Caulfield this afternoon.
Eased down to win by six lengths by rider Jarrad Noske, Black Caviar ($1.40-$1.50F) beat the Darley first starter Demerit ($7.50-$11) with a half neck to Carrara ($14-$15) in third place.
Her win was all the more impressive as the Bel Esprit filly missed the start by a couple of lengths before cruising to the lead.
"I was going to ride her back but she was just going half pace", said Noske, who brought up a winning double for himself and trainer Peter Moody.
"She just ambled up there."
"She was the winner a long way out", he said.
Moody's Racing Manager Jeff O'Connor pointed out that it was not the first time that Black Caviar has missed the start.
"She's done that before in the Cranbourne trial", he said.
"Its not too concerning yet but its something we can work on."
The stable went into today's race with plenty of confidence after Black Caviar's stunning debut over 1000 metres at Flemington two weeks ago.
"She's a big strong filly and a credit to the staff to get her set for this race today", O'Connor said.
"We thought she'd be better round a turn and relaxing a bit better in a 1200."
A spell until the Spring is the likely next step for Black Caviar as she has achieved all the objectives set for her this preparation.
"I think Peter has got his mind set on putting her away now", O'Connor said.
"She's been in and out just for education but this was her first real preparation."
"Time will tell what she's beating but its pretty hard not to get excited."
Black Caviar, rated by some judges the best two year old in Australia, lived right up to her reputation with a superb win in the Listed Blue Sapphire Stakes at Caulfield this afternoon.
Eased down to win by six lengths by rider Jarrad Noske, Black Caviar ($1.40-$1.50F) beat the Darley first starter Demerit ($7.50-$11) with a half neck to Carrara ($14-$15) in third place.
Her win was all the more impressive as the Bel Esprit filly missed the start by a couple of lengths before cruising to the lead.
"I was going to ride her back but she was just going half pace", said Noske, who brought up a winning double for himself and trainer Peter Moody.
"She just ambled up there."
"She was the winner a long way out", he said.
Moody's Racing Manager Jeff O'Connor pointed out that it was not the first time that Black Caviar has missed the start.
"She's done that before in the Cranbourne trial", he said.
"Its not too concerning yet but its something we can work on."
The stable went into today's race with plenty of confidence after Black Caviar's stunning debut over 1000 metres at Flemington two weeks ago.
"She's a big strong filly and a credit to the staff to get her set for this race today", O'Connor said.
"We thought she'd be better round a turn and relaxing a bit better in a 1200."
A spell until the Spring is the likely next step for Black Caviar as she has achieved all the objectives set for her this preparation.
"I think Peter has got his mind set on putting her away now", O'Connor said.
"She's been in and out just for education but this was her first real preparation."
"Time will tell what she's beating but its pretty hard not to get excited."
Bright Future For Unbeaten Black Caviar
Exciting filly Black Caviar is shaping as the next big thing for trainer Peter Moody after keeping her unbeaten record intact on Saturday.
After scoring a five-length debut win at Flemington two weeks ago the daughter of Bel Esprit was even more dominant at Caulfield when she was unextended in winning the Listed Blue Sapphire Stakes (1200m) by six lengths.
The only interest was in the minor placings with the Peter Snowden-trained first starter Demerit grabbing second place a half-neck ahead of Seymour debut winner Carrara.
Moody's racing manager Jeff O'Connor said it was hard not to get excited about Black Caviar.
A $210,000 yearling, she is from unraced Desert Sun mare Helsinge who is a half-sister to international Group One sprinter Magnus and Group Two-winning sprinter Wilander.
O'Connor noted that Black Caviar was competing in the off-season but said there was good reason to think she would measure up to the better fillies in the spring.
"Time will tell what she is beating now but the way she is doing it, the times and style of her, makes it pretty hard not to get excited," O'Connor said.
"Peter (Moody) wanted to win this race and it will confirm that we can pick our marks in the spring now.
"She will be able to get into any race we see fit, and that is a big plus."
Black Caviar was slow from the gates but apprentice Jarrad Noske let her work forward quickly to take up the running and control the race.
"The big bonus today was seeing her run out the 1200 metres and relaxing a lot better than last start over 1000 metres at Flemington," O'Connor said.
"She went too keen at Flemington but today she was a lot better and showed she can control a race like good fillies and mares can.
"She made a little error at the start but it is not too concerning.
"She did the same thing in a Cranbourne trial but it is something we can work on.
"She is a big strong filly and this is her first real serious preparation.
"We are still learning about her."
Moody is having a stellar season with more than 100 winners already, including recent Group One winners Reward For Effort (Blue Diamond Stakes), Typhoon Tracy (Coolmore Classic) and Markus Maximus (WA Derby).
The disappointment of the race was $2.7 million Redoute's Choice colt L'Heritier who was always well back and plugged away into seventh place, 11 lengths from the winner.
Trainer Lee Freedman said L'Heritier would improve with time.
BLACK CAVIAR - THE WOW FACTOR
Black Caviar’s victory in today’s Blue Sapphire Stakes-LR (1200m) was – put quite simply – awesome.
Having only her second start, the Bel Esprit filly missed the start, but still managed to win by six lengths pulling up: a full second faster than the 3YOs in the first and quicker than the open horses in the last.
Black Cavaiar has now raced on two occasions for a combined winning total of 11 lengths and run quicker than the open horses on both occasions. Unheard of for a 2YO.
The Moody stable claim the filly has untapped potential and the sky’s the limit. They may well be right.It certainly adds to the enormous value of her sire, Bel Esprit, whose fee was reduced by 50% this season to $16,500 inc GST with a live foal guarantee.
Not surprisingly, since around 2pm this afternoon, the phone has been ringing hot.
For further information on accessing Bel Esprit this spring phone David Somers on 0428 440 330 or Mark Lindsay on 0416 334 338.
Exciting filly Black Caviar is shaping as the next big thing for trainer Peter Moody after keeping her unbeaten record intact on Saturday.
After scoring a five-length debut win at Flemington two weeks ago the daughter of Bel Esprit was even more dominant at Caulfield when she was unextended in winning the Listed Blue Sapphire Stakes (1200m) by six lengths.
The only interest was in the minor placings with the Peter Snowden-trained first starter Demerit grabbing second place a half-neck ahead of Seymour debut winner Carrara.
Moody's racing manager Jeff O'Connor said it was hard not to get excited about Black Caviar.
A $210,000 yearling, she is from unraced Desert Sun mare Helsinge who is a half-sister to international Group One sprinter Magnus and Group Two-winning sprinter Wilander.
O'Connor noted that Black Caviar was competing in the off-season but said there was good reason to think she would measure up to the better fillies in the spring.
"Time will tell what she is beating now but the way she is doing it, the times and style of her, makes it pretty hard not to get excited," O'Connor said.
"Peter (Moody) wanted to win this race and it will confirm that we can pick our marks in the spring now.
"She will be able to get into any race we see fit, and that is a big plus."
Black Caviar was slow from the gates but apprentice Jarrad Noske let her work forward quickly to take up the running and control the race.
"The big bonus today was seeing her run out the 1200 metres and relaxing a lot better than last start over 1000 metres at Flemington," O'Connor said.
"She went too keen at Flemington but today she was a lot better and showed she can control a race like good fillies and mares can.
"She made a little error at the start but it is not too concerning.
"She did the same thing in a Cranbourne trial but it is something we can work on.
"She is a big strong filly and this is her first real serious preparation.
"We are still learning about her."
Moody is having a stellar season with more than 100 winners already, including recent Group One winners Reward For Effort (Blue Diamond Stakes), Typhoon Tracy (Coolmore Classic) and Markus Maximus (WA Derby).
The disappointment of the race was $2.7 million Redoute's Choice colt L'Heritier who was always well back and plugged away into seventh place, 11 lengths from the winner.
Trainer Lee Freedman said L'Heritier would improve with time.
BLACK CAVIAR - THE WOW FACTOR
Black Caviar’s victory in today’s Blue Sapphire Stakes-LR (1200m) was – put quite simply – awesome.
Having only her second start, the Bel Esprit filly missed the start, but still managed to win by six lengths pulling up: a full second faster than the 3YOs in the first and quicker than the open horses in the last.
Black Cavaiar has now raced on two occasions for a combined winning total of 11 lengths and run quicker than the open horses on both occasions. Unheard of for a 2YO.
The Moody stable claim the filly has untapped potential and the sky’s the limit. They may well be right.It certainly adds to the enormous value of her sire, Bel Esprit, whose fee was reduced by 50% this season to $16,500 inc GST with a live foal guarantee.
Not surprisingly, since around 2pm this afternoon, the phone has been ringing hot.
For further information on accessing Bel Esprit this spring phone David Somers on 0428 440 330 or Mark Lindsay on 0416 334 338.
Cruising Caviar shoots to the top
Andrew Eddy
Andrew Eddy
May 3, 2009 
CAULFIELD trainer Peter Moody this season won Victoria's premier two-year-old race, the Blue Diamond Stakes, with Reward For Effort, and also trained filly Headway to run second in the nation's richest race for two-year-olds, the Golden Slipper Stakes.
But few at Caulfield yesterday would argue which of his horses was the stable's best juvenile following another astonishing win by Black Caviar.
The Bel Esprit filly turned heads when she debuted last month at Flemington with a breathtaking five-length victory, but was even more dominant yesterday when she overcame a poor start to space her rivals by six lengths.
While Reward For Effort and Headway have the prizemoney and plenty of black type next to their names for their bold efforts this season, Black Caviar will begin the new season on August 1 as one of racing's buzz horses after strolling home in the $100,000 listed race.
It was not so much the margin she has won her two races by, but the easy manner in which she has travelled in beating her rivals.
Facing a handy field of youngsters, Black Caviar ($1.50 favourite) was not the best away yesterday and sat midfield for the first 200 metres before taking off around the outside to assume the lead near the 800-metre mark. From there, she dominated the race, streaking away from first-starter Demerit ($11) who finished second, with a half neck to Carrara ($15) third.
Moody watched Black Caviar's victory from Adelaide yesterday and he said he was delighted with what he saw.
"It's hard not to be impressed by that effort," he said. "She seemed to do it pretty easily and we haven't seen the bottom of her that's for sure."
Moody said his first thoughts were that the filly should go out immediately for a decent spell and be readied for the spring carnival.
"I'll get home and have a look at her but my immediate reaction is that we'll pull up stumps and start to plan for the spring.
"I've got some very smart ones (rising three-year-olds) and the hardest thing might be to place them all but I suppose that's not such a bad problem to have."
Moody spent $210,000 to secure Black Caviar last year as the filly was related to Moody's former star sprinter Magnus.
Black Caviar's rider yesterday, apprentice rider Jarrad Noske, explained the filly was still inexperienced in the barriers.
"She gets a bit anxious and is not always the best away," he said. "I didn't mind because I was going to ride her off the speed but she just pulled me up (to the leaders) under her own steam and was doing it easily."
CAULFIELD trainer Peter Moody this season won Victoria's premier two-year-old race, the Blue Diamond Stakes, with Reward For Effort, and also trained filly Headway to run second in the nation's richest race for two-year-olds, the Golden Slipper Stakes.
But few at Caulfield yesterday would argue which of his horses was the stable's best juvenile following another astonishing win by Black Caviar.
The Bel Esprit filly turned heads when she debuted last month at Flemington with a breathtaking five-length victory, but was even more dominant yesterday when she overcame a poor start to space her rivals by six lengths.
While Reward For Effort and Headway have the prizemoney and plenty of black type next to their names for their bold efforts this season, Black Caviar will begin the new season on August 1 as one of racing's buzz horses after strolling home in the $100,000 listed race.
It was not so much the margin she has won her two races by, but the easy manner in which she has travelled in beating her rivals.
Facing a handy field of youngsters, Black Caviar ($1.50 favourite) was not the best away yesterday and sat midfield for the first 200 metres before taking off around the outside to assume the lead near the 800-metre mark. From there, she dominated the race, streaking away from first-starter Demerit ($11) who finished second, with a half neck to Carrara ($15) third.
Moody watched Black Caviar's victory from Adelaide yesterday and he said he was delighted with what he saw.
"It's hard not to be impressed by that effort," he said. "She seemed to do it pretty easily and we haven't seen the bottom of her that's for sure."
Moody said his first thoughts were that the filly should go out immediately for a decent spell and be readied for the spring carnival.
"I'll get home and have a look at her but my immediate reaction is that we'll pull up stumps and start to plan for the spring.
"I've got some very smart ones (rising three-year-olds) and the hardest thing might be to place them all but I suppose that's not such a bad problem to have."
Moody spent $210,000 to secure Black Caviar last year as the filly was related to Moody's former star sprinter Magnus.
Black Caviar's rider yesterday, apprentice rider Jarrad Noske, explained the filly was still inexperienced in the barriers.
"She gets a bit anxious and is not always the best away," he said. "I didn't mind because I was going to ride her off the speed but she just pulled me up (to the leaders) under her own steam and was doing it easily."
Caviar Is One Right Out Of The Box
Saturday, 2 May 2009:
Saturday, 2 May 2009:
Racing and Sports Pty Ltd - Canberra, ACT, Australia
Black Caviar continued Bel Esprit's theme of providing stakes winning fillies when announcing herself as one of the very best two-year-olds to race in Australia this season with a six length win in Listed grade at Caulfield today.
The Peter Moody trained filly is the fifth stakes winner for Bel Esprit – and each of them have been fillies. Black Caviar follows Bel Mer, Vivacious Spirit, Gabbidon and Belcentra.The Eliza Park based stallion had his first Group 1 winner this season when Bel Mer landed the G1 Robert Sangster Stakes last month. Sold by Swettenham Stud for $210,000 Melbourne Premier Yearling – making her the second highest priced yearling by the Royal Academy sire sold last year – Black Caviar now has a combined winning margin of 11 lengths in her two runs to date, having won by five lengths on debut at Flemington two weeks ago.A feature of both wins has been the sizzling times recorded and there is little doubt better wins now await.She is from the Desert Sun mare Helsinge, who in turn is a half-sister to G1 winner Magnus and G2 winner Wilander, with all being from the top Snippets mare Scandinavia, a G2 winning multiple G1 placed performer herself. Bel Esprit –Australia's busiest stallion in 2007 – has had his 2009 fee cut by 50% to $16,500.
The Peter Moody trained filly is the fifth stakes winner for Bel Esprit – and each of them have been fillies. Black Caviar follows Bel Mer, Vivacious Spirit, Gabbidon and Belcentra.The Eliza Park based stallion had his first Group 1 winner this season when Bel Mer landed the G1 Robert Sangster Stakes last month. Sold by Swettenham Stud for $210,000 Melbourne Premier Yearling – making her the second highest priced yearling by the Royal Academy sire sold last year – Black Caviar now has a combined winning margin of 11 lengths in her two runs to date, having won by five lengths on debut at Flemington two weeks ago.A feature of both wins has been the sizzling times recorded and there is little doubt better wins now await.She is from the Desert Sun mare Helsinge, who in turn is a half-sister to G1 winner Magnus and G2 winner Wilander, with all being from the top Snippets mare Scandinavia, a G2 winning multiple G1 placed performer herself. Bel Esprit –Australia's busiest stallion in 2007 – has had his 2009 fee cut by 50% to $16,500.
Inglis Graduates on Target in Three State Stakes Treble
Saturday, 2 May 2009:
Saturday, 2 May 2009:
Racing and Sports Pty Ltd - Canberra, ACT, Australia
Champion sprinter Takeover Target added to his legendary status in winning the G1 SAJC Goodwood, on a day where exciting Premier filly Black Caviar and recent Broodmare sale star Belong To Many also scored notable black type wins.In winning his 21st race, TAKEOVER TARGET ($1250 2003 Mixed, 9g Celtic Swing-Shady Stream) has now topped $6million in earnings.This was his eighth Group 1 success and he completed an Inglis quinella in South Australia's feature sprint, with $62,500 Classic graduate I Am Invincible (Invincible Spirit) holding on bravely for second after giving a bold sight in front.Joe Janiak now heads overseas again with his much-loved nine-year-old, hoping to replicate previous winning efforts in Singapore and Royal Ascot.Another international win would strengthen Takeover Target's claims for Horse of the Year, as he is now unbeaten in four starts this season in three different states.The Goodwood is the 22nd Group 1 race won by Inglis graduates in Australia this season.In Melbourne, BLACK CAVIAR ($210,000 2008 Premier, 2f Bel Esprit-Helsinge) made a one act affair of the Listed Blue Sapphire Stakes in winning by six lengths, confirming her status as one of Australia's most exciting two-year-olds.The Peter Moody trained filly has now won her two starts by a combined 11 lengths - and both in sizzling time.Inglis juveniles have won 22 black type races in 2008-09, with Moody also contributing via his G1 Blue Diamond Stakes winner Reward For Effort - who like Black Caviar, was a Premier purchase.On the Gold Coast, BELONG TO MANY ($20,000 2005 Premier, 5m Belong To Me-Foil) added a fourth stakes win to her record when taking the Listed Silk Stocking Stakes.
Brilliant Black Caviar
Tara Madgwick - Saturday, 2 May 2009
Black Caviar looked good on debut when winning at Flemington by five lengths on April 18 and even better when taking the Listed MRC Blue Sapphire Stakes at Caulfield on S
aturday by a widening six lengths.The daughter of Bel Esprit looks an exceptional talent with no rival able to get near her to date and none likely to for a while yet as she heads to the paddock in preparation for the spring.The Peter Moody trained filly led all the way in the 1200 metre sprint with Lonhro colt Demerit doing best of the rest for second and Elvstroem’s son Carrara in third.A $210,000 purchase from the Swettenham draft at the 2008 Inglis Premier Yearling Sale, Black Caviar (pictured as a yearling) was the dearest Bel Esprit in that sale and is also one of his best bred being from Helsinge, a half-sister to Group One winner Magnus and Group Two winner Wilander.Swettenham sold a full brother to Black Caviar at the 2009 Inglis Premier Yearling Sale for $75,000 and Helsinge was covered last spring by Casino Prince.Black Caviar is the fifth stakes-winner for Eliza Park based Bel Esprit, whose oldest progeny are four-year olds.Set to cover his seventh book of mares this spring at Eliza Park, Bel Esprit is unbeatable value at $16,500, which is his lowest ever service fee, the Group One winning son of Royal Academy (USA) having been launched at $18,150.
Black Caviar looked good on debut when winning at Flemington by five lengths on April 18 and even better when taking the Listed MRC Blue Sapphire Stakes at Caulfield on S
aturday by a widening six lengths.The daughter of Bel Esprit looks an exceptional talent with no rival able to get near her to date and none likely to for a while yet as she heads to the paddock in preparation for the spring.The Peter Moody trained filly led all the way in the 1200 metre sprint with Lonhro colt Demerit doing best of the rest for second and Elvstroem’s son Carrara in third.A $210,000 purchase from the Swettenham draft at the 2008 Inglis Premier Yearling Sale, Black Caviar (pictured as a yearling) was the dearest Bel Esprit in that sale and is also one of his best bred being from Helsinge, a half-sister to Group One winner Magnus and Group Two winner Wilander.Swettenham sold a full brother to Black Caviar at the 2009 Inglis Premier Yearling Sale for $75,000 and Helsinge was covered last spring by Casino Prince.Black Caviar is the fifth stakes-winner for Eliza Park based Bel Esprit, whose oldest progeny are four-year olds.Set to cover his seventh book of mares this spring at Eliza Park, Bel Esprit is unbeatable value at $16,500, which is his lowest ever service fee, the Group One winning son of Royal Academy (USA) having been launched at $18,150.
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