The Melbourne Cup was first run on the 7th of November, 1861, and was won by Archer. The two mile race was the climax of a four event programme at Flemington Race Course. It was worth 220 Sovereigns to the winner and attracted a field of 17 horses.
During his four-year career, Phar Lap won 37 of the 51 races in which he was entered. This included the Melbourne Cup in 1930.
Phar Lap won the Melbourne cup in 1930.
He won the Melbourne Cup in 1930.
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Because Phar Lap was lifting Australia's spirit when they had a great depression. And eventually Australia currently was requires a hero, so Phar Lap was so important to Australia
Yes Phar Lap was. Also here is some info-Phar Lap won the Melbourne Cup in Australia in 1930 his jockey was Jim Pike(weight-60kg)and his trainer Harry Telford Phar Lap and Jim Pike ran there race at Flemington race course were all the Melbourne Cups are held.
It is for a school project, why is Phar Lap so important to New Zealand, and why is there a huge argument over Australia "stealing" Phar Lap. Any answers on why Phar Lap is important to New Zealand would be greatly appreciated. Thanks.
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Phar Lap was a thoroughbred.
Phar Lap He was born in Australia and one of Australia's most famous horses.
Phar Lap means lightning or blinking sky.
Harry Telford trained Phar Lap.
Phar Lap - 1983 was released on: Australia: 11 August 1983 USA: 13 April 1984 Finland: 6 December 1985
Phar Lap - film - was created in 1983.
Phar Lap's mother was called " Light "