Black Caviar's Final Foal Dies

Monday, August 19, 2024 | 11:04 am

Members of the public take pictures and pat Australian thoroughbred racehorse Black Caviar during her farewell at Caulfield Racetrack in Melbourne on April 20, 2013. The mare has been retired from racing after winning a record 25 group A races from 25 starts. AFP PHOTO / Paul CROCK IMAGE RESTRICTED TO EDITORIAL USE - STRICTLY NO COMMERCIAL USE (Photo credit should read PAUL CROCK/AFP via Getty Images)

The connections of Black Caviar (Bel Esprit), who was humanely euthanised on Saturday morning after a short battle with laminitis, confirmed the final foal, a Snitzel colt, of the unbeaten mare has also died.

“The owners are saddened to advise that Black Caviar's foal, a colt sired by Snitzel, passed away last night,” the statement said on Monday.

“He received around-the-clock, world-class veterinary care, but unfortunately could not be saved. The ownership group would like to thank the entire veterinary team who dedicated their time and efforts to caring for Black Caviar and her colt. The ownership group would also like to acknowledge and thank the Australian public and the racing public globally for the many tributes to Black Caviar. She was much loved and admired.”