For Australians in the 1930s, Phar Lap was a national hero. Born in New Zealand in 1926, Phar Lap won 37 of the 51 races in which he began earning him the title of "The Greatest Racehorse of All Time."
In 1930, just two days before the Melbourne Cup, an assassination attempt was made on Phar Lap, but Tommy Woodcock protected Phar Lap who won the race.
Phar Lap died in California in 1932.
Autopsy reports stated that Phar Lap died of "colic" caused by eating wet grass. However, allegations of foul play were made against owner Tommy Woodcock and of incompetence against vet Tony Nielson. Animal X explores the mystery and controversy surrounding the death of "the greatest racehorse of all time."
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