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Phar Lap has been honoured with a $500,000 life-sized bronze memorial near his birthplace in Timaru, New Zealand, that was unveiled on 25 November 2009. [39] The statue is located at the entrance to Phar Lap Raceway in Washdyke. [43] There is also a life-sized bronze statue at Flemington Racecourse in Melbourne. [44]
Washdyke is home to Timaru's horse racetrack, "Phar Lap Raceway" - named after the champion racehorse, Phar Lap, who was foaled here in 1926. The Main South Line railway passes through Washdyke, and it was formerly the location of a railway junction.
The racecourse has undergone a facelift in recent years, with the opening of a new $45 million grandstand in 2000 and the opening of a new members' grandstand in 2018. It also contains a bronze statue of the famous racehorse Phar Lap, which was donated to the Club
The 1929 Melbourne Cup was a two-mile handicap horse race which took place on Tuesday, 5 November 1929. [1]This race saw a 14-horse field compete. [1] This year's Melbourne Cup was best remembered for Phar Lap who had won the Australian Derby and Victoria Derby carrying 47 kg.
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The Council also operates the CBAY Complex which includes upgrades to the old swimming pool, a restaurant and gym. Timaru is also home to the Timaru International Motor Raceway, which is one of only 4 permanent sealed motor racing circuits in the South island. Horse races are held at the Phar Lap Raceway.
Phar Lap: James E. Pike: 2 Second Wind T. Lewis 3 Shadow King P. Tehan See also. Australia portal; Melbourne Cup; List of Melbourne Cup winners; Victoria Racing Club;
The shortest-priced favourite in Cup history was Phar Lap when he won in 1930 at 8-11 ($1.72).; Metrication – The race was originally held over two miles (about 3,218 metres), but following Australia's adoption of the Metric system in the 1970s the current distance of 3,200 metres was adopted in 1972.