Sydney catches Black Caviar fever - NEWS.com.au

Black Caviar,William Reid Stakes, Moonee Valley Races, Picture: Ludbey Wayne Source: Herald Sun

SYDNEY'S about to catch Black Caviar fever.

The undefeated and undisputed queen of the turf will run in Sydney at Royal Randwick next Saturday, en route to another tour of England.

To acknowledge her appearance, Royal Randwick will be transformed into a sea of salmon and black as the world's greatest horse goes for her 25th consecutive victory.

To add to the excitement, she will attempt to break Kingston Town's record of 14 Group 1 wins in the race named after "KT's" legendary trainer, and father of Gai Waterhouse, Tommy J Smith.

To mark the occasion, Channel 7 will screen a one-hour documentary tracing the amazing racing career of Black Caviar, leading in to a live broadcast of the race.

It will feature interviews with jockey Luke Nolen, trainer Peter Moody, her owners and racing experts.

The Australian Turf Club (ATC) agreed to move the race to the last event of the day to properly commemorate the occasion. Seven's head of sport Saul Shtein said the horse was an "Australian sporting icon" and deserved to have her career celebrated with a one-hour tribute.

The ATC is turning Royal Randwick black and salmon with 5000 flags inside the racecourse and lining Alison Rd leading to the track.

There will also be 5000 masks distributed and a special Black Caviar cocktail. Spectators have also been encouraged to wear salmon and black and there will be prizes for the best dressed.

"The fact that Black Caviar, the greatest thoroughbred in the world, is competing in the TJ Smith Stakes, named after arguably the greatest trainer in the world, is an event which alone has captured the imagination of the nation," Racing Minister George Souris said.

The race day is sold out but The Sunday Telegraph has secured 10 double members reserve tickets to give away. Go to thetelegraph.com.au.