Phar Lap

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Last NamePhar LapSummaryRacehorseDescriptionPhar Lap was a racehorse who was bred in Seadown, near Timaru. He went to Australia as a two year old and went on to gain international fame as a racehorse, including winning the 1930 Melbourne Cup. Phar Lap died in mysterious circumstances, with many people believing he was poisoned.

Phar Lap means 'lightening' in the Thai language.

There are two statues commemorating Phar Lap in the Timaru District, one near the farm he was born on in Seadown and the other at the Phar Lap Raceway in Washdyke.

The Aoraki Heritage Collection contains several books on Phar Lap - follow the link below for more information.External LinkTimaru District Libraries catalogue: search "Phar Lap"New Zealand History: Death of Phar LapDate of Birth04/10/1926Place of BirthSeadownDate of Death05/04/1932Place of DeathSan FranciscoSubjectAnimalsSportMonumentsBiography

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This image remains under copyright to Chris Stanley. Any requests for permission to reproduce or re-use should be directed to aoraki@timdc.govt.nz

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PlacePhar Lap RacewaySeadownWashdyke