Phar Lap was a living legend as one of the greatest race horses of all time when a mysterious tragedy struck
In 1923, Frank Hayes suffered a fatal heart attack while mid-race, but stayed in the saddle until his horse finished first place.
One of the oldest competitive events around, horse racing is still going strong, but unless you follow it (or bet on it) you may not know it's fascinating history. Here are some of the winningest...
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