"... occasionally a champion comes along and reminds us all that racing is a magnificent endeavour. That it is, in the purest terms, a sport.... Black Caviar always looks in control. That acceleration. There's something machine-like about it. To the jockey, it must feel like revving a Porsche against a field of Kombi vans. The owners must feel as coldly assured of a win as the bean counters upstairs."

"News of the mighty mare's 17th consecutive win last Friday night has been broadcast by media outlets across the United Kingdom, America and Europe - giving her amazing story, and Australian racing, priceless global exposure."

"The track provided an even surface, consistency of form and really encouraged punting."

"Once the overseas betting turnover of his 24-hour, seven-day operation is taken into account, his total annual betting spend globally is believed to be well over $1 billion." More: "Advantages like the sophisticated information and rebates stack the deck in favour of professionals like Mr Ranogajec and other internationally renowned punters like American Bill Benter, over average punters." (See: http://www.heraldsun.com.au/news/taking-a-gamble-just-a-numbers-game/story-e6frf7jo-1225829865406)

And the answer can be found in Australia. "America's great dailies? They just don't get it." See also: http://publiceditor.blogs.nytimes.com/2009/10/28/is-the-times-ignoring-the-boxing-ring/ (Is the Times ignoring boxing?).