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Phar Lap was a champion Thoroughbred racehorse who won the Melbourne Cup, two Cox Plates, and 19 other weight-for-age races. He died in 1932 in mysterious circumstances after a successful career in Australia and America.
Sep 28, 2022 · Learn about Phar Lap, the red chestnut horse that won 37 races from 51 starts, including the 1930 Melbourne Cup. Explore his history, achievements, death and legacy through the National Museum of Australia's online resource.
The story of Phar Lap, in documentary form, detailing his racing career and death.
- 44 min
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- Jay Stephens
Her nine-part podcast Killing Phar Lap: A Forensic Investigation revisits a 40-year-old claim that Phar Lap’s heart – displayed at the National Museum of Australia in Canberra – is a fake.
Apr 3, 2017 · On the morning of Tuesday, 5 April 1932, Phar Lap, the racehorse legend, mysteriously collapsed at a farm outside San Francisco 16 days after he won the Agua Caliente handicap in Tijuana, Mexico. He died in the arms of Tommy Woodcock, his dedicated strapper and mate.
Learn about Phar Lap, the legendary Australian racehorse who won 37 races and had a huge heart. Explore his history, his death, his remains and his race wins album.
Nov 6, 2023 · Phar Lap was a legendary racehorse that won the 1930 Melbourne Cup and became a symbol of national identity in Australia and New Zealand. His skin, bones and heart were divided and displayed as "holy relics" in three museums, reflecting the cultural cringe and the evolving national narratives of the two countries.
- Katie Pickles
