Despite Black Caviar now being hailed as the greatest racehorse in the world, the man who sold her for $200,000 claims he has no regrets about his choice.
As Black Caviar sets her sights on achieving her 12th win from 12 races this Saturday in the TJ Smith Stakes at Royal Randwick, the man who bred and sold the champion mare expresses his excitement for her current owners.
“I really wanted to keep her, but I had some concerns about her front legs,” Rick Jamieson shared.
“They weren’t exactly as perfect as one would hope, and that was the sole reason for my decision to sell.”
Since her sale, Black Caviar has maintained an unbeaten streak with 11 victories and has earned $2,609,250 in prize money. Having dominated her last four group one races, she now holds the official title of the best racehorse worldwide.
Jamieson admits he still feels anxious regarding the mare’s legs each time she competes and, at the moment of the sale, considered $200,000 a sound investment for a horse with certain physical limitations.
“Since selling, I have been overjoyed for the owners,” he noted.
“They took a daring step, and I wish them all the best. I received a fantastic price, and not a single day has gone by where I have regretted my decision. Yet, I still feel anxious every time Black Caviar races, perhaps even more than her owners do.”
by Buford Balony
