Lap, isa San Francisco business man. Although the cost of convey ing Phar Lap to America wat over £1,000, all expenses were borne by the Americans, who were anxious sce the wonder horse in action.
Atr the shots that were. fire at him prior to the 1930 Melbote Cup, the. unmuecesstol Ing made owing to the which would Jers if he won, did, no stone lett see Ata Caliente in safety. Five attendants crossed the ocean with him and he was never left un: attended, day or night. one attendant even sleeping in' his stable. Thix was specially built on_ the after-deck and he had a parade of Jsasedost Taid down so that he could take his daily exercise. Special food war taken from New Zealand Last him the trip, "By his fine achievement to-day', Phar Lay strengthened the belief that he is one of the fastest and best horses of all time.
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