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Booklet - `The Record Breaker, Phar Lap, Greatest of all Race Horses', New Century Press, ...

Booklet published and placed on sale within a few days of Phar Lap's death on 5th April, 1932. It was written by Jack Spinty, a leading Sydney racing writer, and includes a foreword e ...

From: Sydney, Australia Images: 2
Saddle - Billy Elliot, Phar Lap, 1930s

This racing saddle belonged to jockey Billy Elliot, who rode Phar Lap on seven occasions between 1930 and 1932, winning every race, including his final race at Agua Caliente, Mexico in ...

From: Mordialloc, Australia Images: 4
Betting Ticket - Phar Lap, Randwick Race Course, 1930

Small rectangular card betting ticket, issued by bookmaker Reg McKay at Randwick Race Course in 1930. It relates to a wager of 1800 pounds on the race horse Phar Lap.

From: Randwick, Australia Images: 2
Photograph - Phar Lap Winning Melbourne Cup, Framed, 1930

Framed pair of photographs depicts Phar Lap winning the 1930 Melbourne Cup, and the presentation of the trophy. It belonged to the family of his trainer Harry Telford family, and was am ...

From: Sydney, Australia Images: 4
Advertising Print - Penfolds Wines, Phar Lap, 1932

Card advertising poster produced by Penfolds Wines, dated 1932. It features a coloured painting of Phar Lap, reproduced from the original painted by R. Code and owned by Harry Telford ...

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Advertising Print - Penfolds Wines, Phar Lap, 1932

Card advertising poster produced by Penfolds Wines, dated 1932. It features a coloured painting of Phar Lap, reproduced from the original painted by R. Code and owned by Harry Telford ...

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Apron - Phar Lap, 1930s

This apron was embroidered by an unknown person using a commercial pattern during the 1930s.

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Apron - Phar Lap, Framed, 1930s

Framed hand embroidery of Phar Lap and jockey (Jim Pike?) made by Edith Faith Helen Mary Clarke (nee Bradford) in Northern Queensland in the early 1930s. Originally an apron, her husban ...

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Booklet - Agua Caliente Jockey Club, Third Annual Winter Season, 1931-1932

Alternative Name(s): Program The booklet was issued by the Agua Caliente Jockey Club to promote the 1931-1932 racing season, including the running of the Agua Caliente Handicap in Marc ...

From: Agua Caliente, Mexico Images: 2
Booklet - Racing Victoria, Phar Lap 75th Anniversary, 2005

This booklet was produced by Racing Victoria in 2005 to celebrate the 75th Anniversary of the winning of the 1930 Melbourne Cup by the racehorse Phar Lap. The information inside was su ...

From: Flemington, Australia Images: 4