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Makybe Diva and Phar Lap Hero to a Nation Set
Edition: 500 Certificate of Limitation: Officially licensed by the Victorian Racing Club
Framed Price: $489.00

Since its humble beginnings in 1861 the Melbourne Cup has remained a constant in an ever-changing world. Through tears and triumphs ‘The race that stops a nation’ has cemented its position as a revered sporting social and cultural event that continues to play a significant role in defining Australia’s national identity. Legendary horses Phar Lap & Makybe Diva won the hearts of the entire nation by becoming household names. Individually they are champions in their own right. Together they are the two most iconic horses the Melbourne Cup’s rich 150 yr history. To commemorate the 150th running of the Melbourne Cup Sports Online in conjunction with the VRC bring to two of the greatest ever horses to have won Australia’s greatest race. Phar Lap – the most famous horse in the world at the time – won the 1930 Melbourne Cup as the shortest priced favourite in the history of the race at 8/11. He was hidden away in Geelong before the event after an attempt was made to shoot him only emerging an hour before the starter let the horses go. Makybe Diva – The great mare Makybe Diva achieved what no other horse had becoming the first to claim three consecutive wins. Makybe Diva is the highest stakes-earner in Australasian horse racing history with winnings of more than AU$14.5 million when she retired after winning the 3rd of her successive Melbourne Cups on 1 November 2005. These beautifully reproduced giclee prints protect the integrity of artist’s impression. From well known sports artists Brian Clinton (Phar Lap) and Ian Drever (Makybe Diva).
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