Death of Melbourne Cup winner Phar Lap The legendary Phar Lap Phar Lap at Flemington Racecourse, Melbourne, c. 1930 (Alexander Turnbull Library, MNZ-1050-1/4-F) The champion racehorse Phar Lap was New Zealand-born and bred, but never raced in this country. He won 37 of his 51 races and 32 of his last 35, including the 1930… Read more

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