The Black Caviar Lightning is named in the wonder mare's honour, fittingly in a race she holds the 1000-metre straight course record.

Of her 25 victories, eight would be down the famous Flemington straight, with many of them in front of an adoring sea of salmon and black.

Take a look back at all 25 of her career race wins, from the best sprint races in Melbourne, Sydney, Brisbane and Adelaide, to a date with the Queen at Royal Ascot.

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