Phar Lap the Famous Thoroughbred Race Horse and his Geocaches

This weeks Cache Walk is about Phar Lap the famous thoroughbred race horse and his geocaches in New Zealand and Australia. Come and find out about this magnificent race horse.
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[@JuanPerez-wu6yy]

Hi. I am such a horse racing fan, that I saw Secretariat race on New York, and after seeing The Movie, Phar Lap I set a goal of visiting his stomping grounds. I live in Argentina so it would be a very long trip half aroun the world. For one reason or other it took several years, but in 2019, after a whole trip planning, I arrived at Sydney October 17 and spent 5 days there and saw Yes Yes Yes a 3 year-old win the world richest sprint. From there I went to Canberra and stayed 3 day there visiting The National museu where I bought Phar Lap's' Plate and filmed the two Phar Laps videos and took a whole bunch of pictures, specially those of the Red Terror. Finally Iwent to Victoria and of course, to Flemington to watch the race that stops the Nation. It was an splendid and marvelous 23 days journey, to me worth the trip of a lifetme

[@GeoRick]

That sounds like a great trip. Lucky to have seen Secretariat race. One day you will have to make it to New Zealand and Phar Lap's birth place. Many fine race horses have come from here. Thanks for commenting.

[@JuanPerez-wu6yy]

@@GeoRick Hello, if I get lucky I will like to see the land were the grandson of Carbine was born. Hope you are well, God Bless ypu and have a wonderful day Regardas!

[@GeoRick]

Thanks

[@glengrieve544]

Phat lap my hero what a beautiful horse

[@GeoRick]

Yes amazing horse, so sad an ending.

[@equine2020]

An outstanding horse. I've read about him. Not known to many.

[@GeoRick]

One of the very best 🙂

[@garrisonnichols7372]

I saw the movie. Made me cry as much as Old Yeller RIP Phar Lap

[@GeoRick]

We enjoyed the movie too but a sad ending for sure.

[@caramcree]

Fun video. Thanks for posting!

[@GeoRick]

Thanks appreciate your comment.

[@thedeadliestcachers7645]

Wow! That horse has quite a legacy in both country and the geocaching community.

[@GeoRick]

I think he has stuck in peoples collective memory as he often came from behind to win. It gave people hope during the great depression. Most modern kiwis have heard the name even if they don't know a lot about him.

[@geocachinglovimoly8725]

Interesting story and very good series of caches. Many greetings from Lovimoly.

[@GeoRick]

Thanks glad you liked it.

[@belia73]

Brilliant. Thank you ✌️

[@GeoRick]

Glad you liked it. Thanks for commenting.

[@alileonard9899]

amazing

[@GeoRick]

Glad you liked it. Thanks for commenting.

[@barbrice721]

The similarities between him and Secretariat are amazing. Extra large heart. Big Red. Come from behind extra speed at the end of a race.

[@GeoRick]

He must have been exciting to watch.

[@TheCuriousKiwis]

Great info! Not sure how I feel about 'bits' of him being everywere😂

[@GeoRick]

Thanks yes a bit strange. There is some dispute over his heart. It may not be his!

[@michealriseley6261]

@@GeoRick can confirm the heart is definitely his, its been DNA tested.

[@GeoRick]

@@michealriseley6261 Thanks for the information great to hear it is his.

[@cachetheline]

2000 Indonesian rupiah - had to google that, haha Lovely cache locations!

[@GeoRick]

Thanks for the info. Will have to remember that if ever we make Indonesia :-)

[@peterlegg3797]

His heart is in Australia and a statue of him

[@GeoRick]

Yes wonderful he is so well remembered.