Russell Morris's blues song 'Big Red' comes from his 2012 album Sharkmouth. A homage to Phar Lap, the lyrics include 'Big Red, more than a racehorse.

Written the year that Phar Lap died, this tribute song is by Jack Lumsdaine. Lumsdaine sings: 'He made fame for Australia's name. But he'll never come back home.

This newsreel, His Last Post, made the year of Phar Lap's death, was probably made to give people a chance to grieve 'Australia's greatest horse'. Unemployment was at a

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'.