Days out from Black Caviar taking on the world at Royal Ascot, online bookmaker sportsbet.com.au has ensured our great mare is in safe hands by sending over her own bodyguard!

Glen Darrington may be reffered to as a barrier attendant in the lead up to Saturday’s Diamond Jubliee Stakes, but as far as the bookie is concerned, Glen will be making sure no one gets near our golden girl.

“We’re delighted to help ensure no Pommie gets their hands on our star,” sportsbet.com.au’s Haydn Lane said.

“The message to all Poms is simple: you can look but you can’t touch!”

“You may hear Glen referred to as a barrier attendant, but as far as we’re concerned he’s her bodyguard as well to keep the local rif raf at bay.”

It is the first time any international horse at Royal Ascot has been allowed their own barrier attendant.