Our next New Zealand Racing Legend needs little introduction - Phar Lap, the mighty chestnut gelding who still to this day sets racing hearts alight.😍 From a Thai word which translates to 'lightning', his humble beginnings to champion underdog gave the people hope during the dire times of The Great Depression. Phar Lap managed just one win from his first 10 starts until unleashing in the Spring of 1930, winning 14 consecutive races. Four of which in just seven days which included the Melbourne

PHAR LAP was more than just a great racehorse, he was a symbol of hope during The Great Depression 🐎 On the anniversary of his death, we remember a true legend of Australian racing 🇦🇺 | World Horse Racing

Phar Lap's incredible win at the Melbourne Cup in 1930 made him an Australian icon, as seen in this film. Australians gripped by the worst of the Great Depression in the 1930s were hungry for good news stories and Phar Lap was already a beloved national icon by the time of his death in 1932. Discover his story documented through historical film and audio recordings from the collection: https://www.nfsa.gov.au/collection/curated/phar-lap #Melbourne #lockdown #vintage | NFSA - National Film and So