Phar Lap
A chronicle of the impact of a much-loved and much-lauded horseracing icon, this is a complete account of Phar Lap’s life. It details the many mysteries of his career, from his purchase as a gangly gelding bought cheaply in New Zealand to the infamous shooting that occurred just days before his great triumph in the 1930 Melbourne Cup and his tragic, previously unexplained death in the United States. Bringing to life the characters of the racetrack, this book also examines the way the media...
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A chronicle of the impact of a much-loved and much-lauded horseracing icon, this is a complete account of Phar Lap’s life. It details the many mysteries of his career, from his purchase as a gangly gelding bought cheaply in New Zealand to the infamous shooting that occurred just days before his great triumph in the 1930 Melbourne Cup and his tragic, previously unexplained death in the United States. Bringing to life the characters of the racetrack, this book also examines the way the media played a part in building the legend. Beautifully presented with archival photographs, newspaper articles, and racing memorabilia, this book commemorates one of the best racehorses of all time. Contra Costa Times A must on the shelves of racing fans and historians.
ForewordviiProloguexiiiPart IThe racehorseChapter 1The unraced two-year-old Cashy's champion3The Breeding--He could be anything13Chapter 2Autumn 1929 I don't think he'll stay19Chapter 3Spring 1929 A tale of two Bobbies29Chapter 4Autumn 1930 He could've won by a furlong55Chapter 5Spring 1930 Double trouble69The Shooting--Warning or spectacle?83Chapter 6Cup Day 1930 Wonderful what a horse can do89Chapter 7Autumn 1931 A change of colours105Chapter 8Spring 1931 Splits in the stable117Chapter 9Autumn 1932 It's a long way to Caliente137The Death--Who killed Phar Lap?155Part IIThe iconThe media star169A view from the press box179Devoted to the cause183Remembering Phar Lap197Standing tall: The museum exhibit207Phar Lap's pedigree211Phar Lap's racing statistics216Glossary226Further reading233Acknowledgements and sources234Index237
\ California Thoroughbred MagazineBeautiful new book that contains all kinds of new and updated information about this legendary Australian champion.\ \ \ \ \ Contra Costa TimesA must on the shelves of racing fans and historians.\ \
