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Phar Lap

Articles on the legendary New Zealand thoroughbred racehorse, Phar Lap.

A photographic image of the colour transparency of Lot 15, Phar Lap. It is being sold as part of the Rose Stereograph Company collection in Australia.
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Original Phar Lap images up for auction in Australia

June 17, 2021June 17, 2021 Horsetalk.co.nz 6481 Views 0 Comments Phar Lap

Images of Phar Lap feature in two sales by Lloyds in Australia, from the collection of the Rose Stereograph Company.

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Phar Lap.
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Was Phar Lap killed by gangsters? Fresh research explores which conspiracies people believe in and why

April 30, 2021May 3, 2021 Horsetalk.co.nz 2148 Views 0 Comments Phar Lap

“These are some classic conspiracy theories that almost everyone has heard about, and a sizeable number of people agree with.”

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Phar Lap: Rebirth of a champion

December 31, 2019January 26, 2020 Neil Clarkson 8641 Views 0 Comments Phar Lap

His brief life was one of heroic deeds, drama, and ultimately, tragedy. And after nearly 80 years, New Zealand at last truly honoured the memory of Phar Lap.

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Phar Lap's bridle from the 1930-31 season has sold for $9000 at Auction in Australia.
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Phar Lap’s shoes, bridle fetch $A34,000 at auction

May 29, 2019June 11, 2019 Horsetalk.co.nz 4511 Views 0 Comments Phar Lap

Phar Lap’s legacy still strong as dozens of items sell at auction in Australia.

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A window mounted original photograph of Phar Lap at the 1930 Melbourne Cup with the official programme has a pre auction estimate of $12,000.
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Phar Lap collection going under the hammer

May 18, 2019June 11, 2019 Horsetalk.co.nz 5704 Views 0 Comments Phar Lap

$30,000 expected for a pair of Phar Lap’s shoes in major sale of memorabilia.

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Phar Lap’s auction catalogue sells for $A46,360

November 4, 2015November 11, 2015 Horsetalk.co.nz 3179 Views 0 Comments Phar Lap

National Museum of Australia wins auction.

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Phar Lap’s NZ auction catalogue to be sold

October 20, 2015November 11, 2015 Horsetalk.co.nz 3446 Views 1 Comment Phar Lap

Auctioneer’s own copy could fetch $A30,000 or more.

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Phar Lap, with Jimmy Pike and Tommy Woodcock in 1930.
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Special Melbourne Cup to go on display in exhibition

August 8, 2015August 11, 2015 Horsetalk.co.nz 2887 Views 0 Comments Phar Lap

Cup was believed to have been won by Phar Lap.

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Two of Phar Lap’s shoes fetch $A24,400 at auction

April 26, 2015May 1, 2015 Horsetalk.co.nz 3006 Views 0 Comments Phar Lap

Shoes sold to a collector of sports memorabilia.

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Phar Lap’s Cup winning shoe tops sale

April 16, 2015May 10, 2015 Horsetalk.co.nz 4098 Views 1 Comment Phar Lap

Hind shoe worn by great horse to win 1930 Melbourne Cup sells for $38,000.

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OTTB retraining scheme kicks off at British charity

February 19, 2015March 10, 2015 Horsetalk.co.nz 1964 Views 0 Comments Phar Lap

Ollie and five other ex-racehorses start their retraining under pilot scheme.

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Rare collection of Phar Lap images put online

November 1, 2014November 1, 2014 Horsetalk.co.nz 4381 Views 1 Comment Phar Lap

Thirty-six images from photo album digitised by National Museum of Australia.

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New novel to explore Phar Lap’s iconic status

November 14, 2013November 14, 2013 Horsetalk.co.nz 2053 Views 0 Comments Phar Lap

Author Kelly Ana Morey one of four writers chosen for Michael King Writers’ Centre residencies.

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Startling discovery over Phar Lap’s Melbourne Cup

October 6, 2013July 11, 2016 Neil Clarkson 10937 Views 3 Comments Phar Lap

The fate of Phar Lap’s 1930 Melbourne Cup has been one of racing’s enduring mysteries.

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Special part of Phar Lap’s tooth used for DNA project

June 27, 2013June 27, 2013 Horsetalk.co.nz 3820 Views 0 Comments History, Phar Lap

The piece of Phar Lap’s tooth being used to extract DNA is from an incisor.

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News 

Phar Lap’s DNA to be sequenced

June 26, 2013June 28, 2013 Horsetalk.co.nz 8107 Views 0 Comments Clones, Phar Lap

Scientists say cloning isn’t possible, but unravel the genetic makeup of the 1930s legend is.

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Reviews 

Phar Lap the Wonder Horse – review

June 5, 2012June 10, 2021 Horsetalk.co.nz 2459 Views 0 Comments Phar Lap

Beautifully illustrated, large format book will bring alive the legend to a new, generation.

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Phar Lap – A True Legend

May 9, 2012June 10, 2021 Horsetalk.co.nz 2689 Views 0 Comments Phar Lap

Legendary New Zealand thoroughbred continues to attract attention 80 years after his death.

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News 

Legendary Phar Lap died 80 years ago today

April 5, 2012April 13, 2012 Neil Clarkson 8557 Views 0 Comments Phar Lap

Phar Lap’s death may have been long ago, but he’s always in the news.

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The finishing touches go on Phar Lap's skeleton
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Mighty Phar Lap’s skeletal makeover is complete

March 14, 2012May 12, 2021 Neil Clarkson 10756 Views 1 Comment Phar Lap

New Zealand’s national museum Te Papa will on Saturday put the 1930 Melbourne Cup winner back on display in Wellington, having spent months re-articulating his skeleton.

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