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Lot Type Grading Description Est $A - Phar Lap (4 October 1926 - 5 April 1932) was a champion racehorse whose achievements captured the Australian public's imagination during the early years of the Great Depression. Foaled in New Zealand, he was trained and raced in by Harry Telford. Phar Lap dominated Australian racing during a distinguished career, winning a Cup, two Cox Plates, an AJC Derby, and 19 other weight-for-age races. He then won the in Tijuana, Mexico, in track-record time in his final race. After a sudden and mysterious illness, Phar Lap died in 1932 in California, USA. At the time, he was the third highest stakes-winner in the world. His mounted hide is displayed at the Melbourne Museum, his skeleton at the Museum of New Zealand Te Papa Tongarewa and his heart is currently on display at the National Museum of Australia, . Dario Dicarla is an avid collector of stamps, antique toys and horse racing. He was kicked out of school at 15, after he was caught out at the TAB (his horse was scratched). He has had shares in racehorses since 1994, including a share of Arapaho Miss who won the VRC Oaks in 2007. His horse racing collection has focused on Australian champions: Phar Lap, , , & . The highlight is his Phar Lap collection, which includes pieces with excellent provenance, many being formerly owned by the key players in the Phar Lap story: auctioneer D.W.J.Gould, strapper Tommy Woodcock, owner Charles Davis, trainer Harry Telford and jockeys Jack Baker, Jim Pike & Billy Elliott. The collection of Racebooks include two great rarities from the 1930 & 1931 Cox Plate events.

Lot 355 355 1927 'New Zealand Thoroughbred Yearling Sale' catalogue for January 21st 1927, marked on cover 'First' & "Official Catalogue'. Ex the auctioneer D.W.J. Gould with notes throughout, including references to Harry Telford purchasing Lots 20 & 22. [In 1928 Harry Telford returned to NZ to purchase Lot 41 which he named Phar Lap. In 2015 the auctioneer's catalogue for the 1928 sale sold for $46,300]. 1,000

Lot 356 356 1928 Australian Jockey Club: Member's badge for 1928-1929, with number '80' on reverse. Fine condition. 100

Lot 357 357 - Racing Club: Member's badge for 1928-29, with number '1815' on reverse. Fine condition. 100 Page:2 www.abacusauctions.com.au May 19, 2019

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Lot 358 358 1929 Phar Lap display comprising print of Phar Lap's first victory, the Maiden Juvenile Handicap at Rosehill on 27th April 1929, signed by jockey Jack Baker, window mounted with a whip, archivally framed, overall 93x76cm. With CoA. 500 359 - Print 'Phar Lap - Australasia's Greatest Ever Racehorse. The First Victory - A Champion Is Born', signed by jockey Jack Baker, framed & glazed, overall 60x48cm. 300

Lot 360 360 - Replica of cheque from Rosehill Racecourse Company Limited to Harry Telford dated 27th April 1929, with proceeds of Phar Lap's first victory, window mounted, framed & glazed, overall 43x34cm. 150T Page:3 May 19, 2019

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Lot 361 361 - Phar Lap's 14th Race: 'Derby Day, Victoria Racing Club, Spring Meeting, 1929, Official Programme' (Saturday 2nd November), showing Phar Lap in the (first). Cover with some soiling. [Record to date: 14 Starts; 5-1-0]. 6,000

Lot 362 362 - Phar Lap's 15th Race - 1929 : 'Cup Day, Victoria Racing Club, Spring Meeting, 1929, Official Programme' (Tuesday 5th November), showing Phar Lap in the Melbourne Cup (third). Cover with some spots & creasing. [Record to date: 15 Starts; 5-1-1. The 1929 Melbourne Cup was won by , the first horse to win the Melbourne Cup and Cox plate in the same year]. 6,000 Page:4 www.abacusauctions.com.au May 19, 2019

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Lot 363 363 - 'Oaks Day, Victoria Racing Club, Spring Meeting, 1929, Official Programme' (Thursday 7th November), the Previous Winners pages recording Phar Lap's first in the Victoria Derby & third in the Melbourne Cup. Cover with minor soiling & some notes inside. 800

Lot 364 364 - Phar Lap scratched: 'The Last Day, Victoria Racing Club, Spring Meeting, 1929, Official Programme' (Saturday 9th November), showing Phar Lap entered in the CB Fisher Plate but scratched. (Only 4 days earlier Phar Lap had run third in the Melbourne Cup). Cover with minor soiling & some notes inside. 1,200 Page:5 May 19, 2019

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Lot 365 365 1930 Phar Lap's Racing Bridle used by Jim Pike during the 1930-31 season, being 59cm long, attached to two strapped chromed metal bits, the reins being 145cm long, with full strapping, race worn. Archivally framed, with a background photo of Phar Lap with Jim Pike up, overall 138x59cm. [Provenance: Mrs Olga Pike. Sold with the rest of Jim Pike's gear through the Trading Post to John East in 1975. In 1998 sold through Scott's auctions of Dandenong to Reg Howarth of Tahoma Stud. Sold in Cromwells auction to Scott Strahan in 2005, and displayed as Lot 17 at the State Library of NSW Australian Icons show in 2006]. 6,000

Lot 366 366 - Victoria Racing Club: Member's badge for 1930-31, with number '950' on reverse. Good condition, some wear. 100

Lot 367 367 - Victoria Amateur Turf Club: Member's badge for 1930-1931, with number '3' on reverse. Fine condition. Very low number. 150 Page:6 www.abacusauctions.com.au May 19, 2019

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Lot 368 368 - Press photograph of Phar Lap, with handstamp on reverse 'Copyright - News Ltd. Not to be reproduced without written permission. 2 Holt St., Sydney NSW 2010. Telephone: 2 0924'. 200

Lot 369 369 - Phar Lap's 32nd Race - 1930 Cox Plate: 'Moonee Valley Racing Club, Official Programme, Cup Meeting, 25th October 1930', showing Phar Lap in the WS Cox Plate (first). Cover creased and some notes inside. Extremely rare programme. [Record to Date: 32 starts; 20-2-2]. 10,000 Page:7 May 19, 2019

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Lot 370 370 - Phar Lap's 34th Race - 1930 Melbourne Cup: 'Cup Day, Victoria Racing Club, Spring Meeting, 1930, Official Programme' (Tuesday 4th November), showing Phar Lap in the Melbourne Cup (first). Superb condition, window mounted with superb original photograph of Phar Lap, archivally framed, overall 57x40cm. [34 Starts. 22-2-2. Phar Lap is still the only horse to start odds-on in the Melbourne Cup. In an incredible feat, he won on all four days of the Spring Carnival]. 12,000

Lot 371 371 - 'The Referee' newspaper for November 5 1930, 'How Invincible Phar-Lap Won the Melbourne Cup', archivally framed, overall 64x77cm. 300 Page:8 www.abacusauctions.com.au May 19, 2019

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Lot 372 372 - 'Phar Lap. Winner of the 1930 Melbourne Cup', full page supplement from 'The Ausralasian' November 8 1930, window mounted, framed & glazed, overall 66x49cm. 300T 373 - 'Melbourne Cup 1930' poster, Phar Lap Series published by Melbourne Museum, window mounted, framed & glazed, overall 77x57cm. 100T

Lot 374 374 - Phar Lap's 35th Race: 'Oaks Day, Victoria Racing Club, Spring Meeting, 1930, Official Programme' (Thursday 6th November), showing Phar Lap in the weight-for-age Linlithgow Stakes (first). Good condition, some notes inside. [Record to date: 35 starts; 23-2-2. In an incredible feat, Phar Lap won on all 4 days of the Spring Carnival, including the 1930 Melbourne Cup]. 4,000 Page:9 May 19, 2019

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Lot 375 375 - Phar Lap: Two original press photographs of Phar Lap with Jim Pike in the saddle, archivally framed, overall 29x42cm. Both photographs with 'Copyright/ Not for Reproduction/ Herald-Sun Photograph' handstamps on reverse. 800 Page:10 www.abacusauctions.com.au May 19, 2019

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Lot 376 376 - Phar Lap's horse shoes: Pair of horse-shoes, one front, other hind, ex Tommy Woodcock. Shoes are steel alloy, both inscribed 'WOOD'S/ BOLTON ENG/ PT 12609', '8H' & 'BROOKES' (who was the only farrier that shod Phar Lap in Sydney). Archivally mounted in a frame with an original photograph of Phar Lap with jockey Billy Elliot in the colours of owner David Davis, overall 51x93cm. Together with original frame that includes a picture of Tommy Woodcock holding the front shoe, a letter of authenticity from master farrier Dick Bell, and a CD of Tommy Woodcock talking about the shoes in 1982. [Provenance: Sold by Sothebys in 2000 and displayed for some years at the horseracing museum at . Purcased by Dario Dicarla at Mossgreen auction in 2015 for $24,400]. 30,000 Page:11 May 19, 2019

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Lot 377 377 1931 Phar Lap's 48th Race - 1931 Cox Plate: 'Moonee Valley Racing Club, Official Programme, Cup Meeting, Saturday 24th October 1931', showing Phar Lap in the WS Cox Plate (first). Minor soiling and some notes inside. Extremely rare programme. [Record to date: 48 starts; 35-3-2]. 10,000

Lot 378 378 - Phar Lap's 49th Race: 'Derby Day, Victoria Racing Club, Spring Meeting, 1931, Official Programme' (Saturday 31st October), showing Phar Lap in the weight-for-age Melbourne Stakes (first). Fine condition, with usual notes inside, window mounted with original photogravure picture of Phar Lap, archivally framed, overall 63x55cm. [Record to date: 49 Starts; 36-3-2]. 5,000 Page:12 www.abacusauctions.com.au May 19, 2019

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Lot 379 379 - Phar Lap: Front page of 'The Sun News Pictorial' for Monday November 2 1931 (the day before the Melbourne Cup) with headline ' - NOW FOR THE CUP. Will Phar Lap and J.E.Pike Win Again? is the Question of the Moment', archivally framed, overall 43x54cm. 500

Lot 380 380 - Phar Lap's 50th Race - 1931 Melbourne Cup: 'Cup Day, Victoria Racing Club, Spring Meeting, 1931, Official Programme' (Tuesday 3rd November), showing Phar Lap in the Melbourne Cup (eighth carrying 10 stone 10 lb [68kg]). Cover with minor soiling & some notes inside as usual. [Record to date: 50 Starts; 36-3-2. The 1931 Melbourne Cup was won by White Nose]. 5,000 Page:13 May 19, 2019

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Lot 381 381 1932 Billy Elliott (jockey who rode Phar Lap seven times for seven wins, including his last race in 1932 Agua Caliente Handicap in Mexico). Whip presented to Billy Elliott for winning the 1936 Pakenham Cup on Rebel Queen. Archivally framed, overall 84x32cm.. 1,000

Lot 382 382 - Phar Lap's Last Race - Agua Caliente: Four original photographs of Phar Lap winning the Agua Caliente Handicap in Mexico, ex the collection of Phar Lap's owner David J Davis. The fourth photograph is damaged, so a modern reprinted photograph has been mounted alongside. Archivally framed, overall 113x35cm. 4,000

Lot 383 383 - Phar Lap's Last Race - Agua Caliente: Press photograph of Phar Lap winning the Agua Caliente Handicap in Mexico, with on reverse handstamp 'Copyright, Herald-Sun Photograph, Supplied by Feature Service, The Herald & Weekly Times Ltd, Melbourne, Australia'. Archivally framed, overall 39x34cm. 500 Page:14 www.abacusauctions.com.au May 19, 2019

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Lot 384 384 - Phar Lap's Last Race - Agua Caliente: Owner-Trainer's Pass for Sunday March 20 1932 (the date of Phar Lap's last race), window mounted with photograph of Phar Lap with jockey Billy Elliott up. Archivally framed, overall 45x38cm. 1,000

Lot 385 385 - 'The New York Times' for March 21 1932, with headline 'Phar Lap Breaks Track Mark to Capture Agua Caliente Handicap, Worth $50,050', window mounted with original photograph of Phar Lap at Agua Caliente with Billy Elliott on board, achivally framed, overall 56x69cm. 500 Page:15 May 19, 2019

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Lot 386 386 - Theatre poster, 'Phar Lap Winning Agua Caliente Handicap, PHAR LAP'S LAST RACE. Prince of Wales Theatre, Monday 25th April, For One Week'. Archivally framed, overall 50x61cm. Poster in poor condition, but believed to be unique. 1,500

Lot 387 387 - 'The Winner of the Agua Caliente Handicap. Phar Lap at Braeside, Mordialloc (V), The Home of Part-Owner HR Telford. The Photograph was taken shortly before he left for America in charge of T.Woodcock, who is seen standing at Phar Lap's head', colour supplement from 'The Australasian', framed & glazed in contemporary frame, overall 39x34cm. 300 Page:16 www.abacusauctions.com.au May 19, 2019

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Lot 388 388 - 'Sporting Globe' newspaper for Wednesday April 13 1932, 'Braeside Mourns the Loss of Its Champion', and with sub-heading 'Not Wilfully Poisoned Says Telford. Trainer Has New Theory About Phar Lap's Death'. Archivally framed, overall 52x70cm. Newspaper folded through middle, otherwise good condition. 300 389 - 'Phar Lap - A Study of Affection and Understanding', full page picture from 'The Sydney Mail' May 11 1932, window mounted, framed & glazed, overall 50x60cm. 300T

Lot 390 390 PHAR LAP ADVERTISING: c1932 colourful card advertising poster 'With Compliments from Penfolds Wines, Started 1844-1932. Another "Far Lap" and still racing/ Phar Lap, Reproduced from the Original Painting, the property of Mr Harry Telford, half-owner (J.Pike up)', size 43x38cm. Fair/Good condition. 200T Page:17 May 19, 2019

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Lot 391 391 PHAR LAP BALM: 1983 letter from Tommy Woodcock with recipe for the Phar Lap Balm that was applied to Phar Lap's cracked hooves, framed & glazed, overall 32x53cm. [Together with a CD of a 1982 interview with Tommy Woodcock in which he discusses the 'Soothing Linament' and undertakes to find the formula and send it to interviewer Ern Browne MBE]. 500

Lot 392 392 PHAR LAP BUST: 1930s (circa) clear glass bust of Phar Lap's head, with text around base 'PHAR LAP / 1928-32 / 37 WINS FROM 51 STARTS', 13cm tall & 18cm long, tiny chip in Phar Lap's left ear. Scarce and attractive. [The only other one seen in clear glass is in the Melbourne Museum]. 1,200 393 PHAR LAP MOVIE: 'Phar Lap' (1983) first draft script, 149pp, mimeographed typescript of the movie, written by David Williamson. 200T 394 - 'Phar Lap' (1983) large cardboard movie theatre lobby display, overall 240x153cm; plus 2005 Phar Lap Calendar. 100T

Lot 395 395 PHAR LAP PAINTINGS: 'Phar Lap', original watercolour with artist's name "O.Brock" at base, endorsed on reverse, 'A Merry Xmas to Dear Old Sid, from Uncle Oz, 1932', window mounted, framed & glazed, overall 46x35cm. 500T Page:18 www.abacusauctions.com.au May 19, 2019

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Lot 396 396 - 'Phar Lap' original watercolour with initials "J.G." at base, endorsed on reverse, 'Painted by J.Garratt, 17 Booran Rd, Caulfield', window mounted, framed & glazed, overall 46x38cm. 500T

Lot 397 397 PHOTOGRAPHS & PRINTS: 'Le Cheval Phar Lap' colour magazine supplement showing Phar Lap with jockey W.Elliott & trainer Tommy Woodcock, archivally framed, overall 41x57cm. 250

Lot 398 398 - 'Phar Lap at Work' photograph, with young strapper Tommy Woodcock on board, window mounted with CoA, framed & glazed, overall 85x90cm. 200T Page:19 May 19, 2019

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Lot 399 399 - 'Phar Lap at his home - Braeside' photograph, window mounted with letter from Mary Telford, framed & glazed, overall 85x90cm. 500T

Lot 400 400 - Phar Lap display with two reprinted photographs, window mounted, framed & glazed, overall 49x74cm. 200T 401 - 'Phar Lap, Nightraid-Entreaty, J.Pike up' colour print by Stuart Reid, published by Craftsman Publishing Company, Sydney, framed & glazed, overall 71x59cm. Some minor soiling at right edge of margin. 100T 402 - 'Phar Lap, by Nightraid-Entreaty' colour print, window mounted, overall 48x39cm. On reverse is sticker of Booth & Chapman Ltd, Picture Framers, Victoria St, Hamilton (NZ). 100T 403 - 'Phar Lap. Owners: D.J.Davis and H.R.Telford. Nightraid-Entreaty. J.R.Pike, Rider' colour print affixed to backing board, overall 41x34cm. 100T 404 - 'Phar Lap' 1930s colour print from 'The Sporting Globe', window mounted, framed & glazed, overall 52x47cm. 150T 405 - 'Phar Lap - Claimed to be the greatest racehorse Australia has known', 1930s colour print from 'The Sporting Globe', window mounted, framed & glazed, overall 55x45cm. Ex Norm Cove collection. 150T 406 - 'The Legendary Phar Lap, Champion of Champions' print by Harold Freedman, framed & glazed, overall 91x61cm. 150T 407 - 'Jim Pike on Phar Lap. Pike rode 27 wins for 30 starts on Phar Lap' reprinted photograph framed & glazed, overall 87x84cm. 200T 408 - 'Phar Lap' modern print, framed & glazed, overall 77x67cm. 50T 409 - 'Phar Lap, Melbourne Cup 1930, . Jockey - J.Pike' prints by Robert Wettenhall, quantity of 100 (numbered 3003-3102), each with facsimile autograph of Tommy Woodcock, size 43x35cm. (100) 400 410 - 'Phar Lap' print from 'Legends of the Turf Memorabilia Series', published by VRC, framed & glazed, overall 109x69cm. 100T 411 - photographs (2), colour prints (3) & mirror. All framed or mounted, various sizes. (6) 200T