1932 death of Phar Lap - NZ bred Melbourne Cup winner and 36 other races

Death of Phar Lap

1932 Death of Phar Lap


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 Melbourne Cup. In the gloom of the great Depression, Phar Lap’s exploits thrilled two countries. Read more...

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