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[[File:Phar_Lap.jpg|Phar Lap|thumb|right]]<br />
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'''Phar Lap''' was a champion [[Thoroughbred]] racehorse, renowned for his remarkable racing career during the late 1920s and early 1930s. Born in [[New Zealand]] and trained in [[Australia]], Phar Lap became a national hero and is considered one of the greatest racehorses of all time.<br />
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==Early Life==<br />
Phar Lap was foaled on 4 October 1926 at [[Seadown]], near [[Timaru]], New Zealand. He was sired by the stallion [[Night Raid]] out of the mare [[Entreaty]]. His name, "Phar Lap," is derived from the [[Thai language|Thai]] word for "lightning." Despite his unremarkable appearance as a young horse, Phar Lap's potential was recognized by trainer [[Harry Telford]], who convinced American businessman [[David J. Davis]] to purchase him.<br />
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==Racing Career==<br />
[[File:Phar_Lap_competing_in_a_race,_Melbourne,_ca._1930_.jpg|Phar Lap competing in a race, Melbourne, ca. 1930|thumb|left]]<br />
Phar Lap's racing career began in 1929, and he quickly rose to prominence. He won his first race at [[Rosehill Racecourse]] in Sydney. Over the next few years, Phar Lap dominated the Australian racing scene, winning numerous prestigious races.<br />
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===Major Wins===<br />
Phar Lap's most notable victory came in the 1930 [[Melbourne Cup]], where he carried a record weight of 62.5 kg to victory. He also won the [[Victoria Derby]], [[AJC Derby]], and the [[Cox Plate]] twice. His success was not limited to Australia; Phar Lap also triumphed in the 1932 [[Agua Caliente Handicap]] in [[Mexico]], which was the richest race in North America at the time.<br />
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[[File:Pharlap1930melbournecup.jpg|Phar Lap winning the 1930 Melbourne Cup|thumb|right]]<br />
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==Death and Legacy==<br />
Phar Lap's life was tragically cut short when he died on 5 April 1932 in [[Menlo Park, California]]. His sudden death was attributed to a mysterious illness, later suspected to be arsenic poisoning. Phar Lap's death shocked the racing world and led to widespread mourning.<br />
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Phar Lap's legacy endures, with his mounted hide on display at the [[Melbourne Museum]], his skeleton at the [[Museum of New Zealand Te Papa Tongarewa]], and his heart preserved at the [[National Museum of Australia]].<br />
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[[File:Phar_Lap_mount.jpg|Phar Lap's mounted hide|thumb|left]]<br />
[[File:PharLap'sHeart.jpg|Phar Lap's heart|thumb|right]]<br />
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==Cultural Impact==<br />
Phar Lap became a symbol of hope and resilience during the [[Great Depression]], capturing the hearts of people across Australia and New Zealand. His story has been immortalized in books, films, and songs, ensuring his place in popular culture.<br />
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==Related Pages==<br />
* [[Melbourne Cup]]<br />
* [[Cox Plate]]<br />
* [[Thoroughbred racing in Australia]]<br />
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[[Category:1926 racehorse births]]<br />
[[Category:1932 racehorse deaths]]<br />
[[Category:Australian racehorses]]<br />
[[Category:New Zealand racehorses]]<br />
[[Category:Racehorses trained in Australia]]<br />
[[Category:Melbourne Cup winners]]</div>Prab