A winner with a big heart and a liking for sugar cubes - Phar Lap's story captivated the nation.

Discover many of the incredible moments in the life of Australia's greatest racehorse, Phar Lap.

Australian's hearts swelled with pride when Phar Lap won what would sadly be his last race at the Agua Caliente resort in Mexico.

Strapper-cum-trainer Tommy Woodcock feeds Phar Lap, or Bobby as he calls him, his favourite treat - sugar cubes.

Phar Lap at the height of his powers winning the Agua Caliente Handicap on 20 March 1932 ridden by jockey Billy Elliot. Phar Lap died on 5 April 1932.

Phar Lap pictured with his good mate and strapper-cum-trainer Tommy Woodcock.

This lobby card from Phar Lap's Last Race: At Agua Caliente USA (1938) features a hand-coloured image of Phar Lap alongside one of his nicknames - the 'red terror'.

Tommy Woodcock (Tom Burlinson) runs Phar Lap onto the track at Flemington for the 1930 Melbourne Cup.

Mr Telford (Martin Vaughan) arrives at the stables with his son Cappy (Steven Bannister).

Harry Telford (Martin Vaughan) watches his new horse arrive on the docks from New Zealand. His wife, Vi (Celia de Burgh), wonders why the horse looks so skinny.