Hey I am not a Aussie but Blackie is one of my all time favourite horses. Go Blackie!!!!!!!!
Also, I am glad to see you Aussies come of age. The first ID I ever went to (1965) and I have been to 19 of them, but it was always a very competitive "state" event. NSW, Queensland, Vic,SA, WA, Tas and NZ. When a winner was paraded it was the state flag that was flown. However for us Kiwis it was always us, NZ verses them, Aust.
So in 2 days time I am heading off to see my 20th ID.............................Go Blackie.