Black Caviar Has Filly Foal
- Saturday, 13 September 2014 00:42
The Australian racing industry is celebrating its most anticipated arrival with Black Caviar giving birth to her first foal overnight.
The champion racehorse, unbeaten in 25 starts, delivered a filly by leading stallion Exceed And Excel at an undisclosed location in New South Wales.
Black Caviar at Caulfield
The bay filly, who has a small white marking on her forehead and small ‘white socks’ on her front feet, was born without complications.Managing part-owner Neil Werrett has issued the following statement on behalf of his fellow owners;
“She was a champion on the track and she’s proved to be a champion mum with the safe arrival of her first foal overnight,” Werrett said.
“We’re incredibly proud that she’s given birth to a filly and equally delighted that both Black Caviar and her foal are healthy and doing well.
“We wish to thank the team that have nurtured her so well throughout her pregnancy and ensured the safe delivery of the filly.
“Black Caviar was the people’s horse and we are looking forward to sharing this filly’s journey with the people of Australia.
“It will be a long and patient road from birth to racetrack so at this time we are revelling in the excitement of being proud parents.”
