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Dubai To Accommodate Black Caviar Barrier Habits

Another "obstacle was yesterday removed from champion sprinter Black Caviar's proposed bid to race in Dubai early next month, allaying trainer Peter Moody's fears that she would not be able to follow her usual pre-race routine" reported The Age. Moody had been concerned Black Caviar "would not be permitted to wear a barrier blanket or have an attendant in the barriers". But officials at the Dubai Racing Club said she "would have the same pre-race adjustments she enjoyed in Australia". Dubai Racing Club managing director for racing Martin Talty confirmed: "The barrier blanket is fine & as for having a man up in the barriers with her, that is no problem; the only thing is that it must be a member of our race day staff. But having said that, they are some of the most skilled horse people in the world & the same practice is adopted in Australia; outsiders are not permitted to just jump into the barriers. So Black Caviar will miss out on nothing racing here compared to being at home in Australia."