Phar Lap, the legendary Australian racing horse, is as well-known today for his mysterious death as for his fabulous accomplishments in life. Beginning at the end, the film flashes back to the day ...
New Zealand's second talkie film, a fast moving original feature comedy filmed in Dunedin about the eccentric owner of famous race horse Phar Lap. Only 45 seconds of the film still exists.
During her reign, huge crowds descended on racetracks across Australia to witness the Phar Lap of the modern era pull off the impossible—33 straight wins—a feat unlikely to ever be repeated.