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The Phar Lap Yarn
From humble beginnings in New Zealand to becoming one of the most legendary racehorses in Australian history, Phar Lap’s story is one of triumph, determination, and mystery.
Bought for a bargain price and initially dismissed as an awkward, unimpressive horse, Phar Lap would go on to capture the hearts of a nation during the darkest days of the Great Depression. But behind his incredible rise to fame was a story filled with extraordinary victories, enormous gambling fortunes, death threats, and even an assassination attempt.
This week we tell the unbelievable true story of the horse that…
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