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Phar Lap at the time was owned by American businessman David J. Davis and leased to Telford.
After their three-year lease agreement ended, Telford had enough money to become joint owner of the horse.
Davis then had Phar Lap shipped to America to race.
Telford did not agree with this decision and refused to go, so Davis sent Tommy Woodcock.
Phar Lap was shipped by boat to Agua Caliente Racetrack near Tijuana, Mexico, to compete in the Agua Caliente Handicap, which was offering the largest purse ever raced for in North America.
Phar Lap won in track-record time while carrying 129 pounds ( 58. 5 kg ) and was ridden by Billy Elliot for his seventh win from seven rides.
From there, the horse was sent to a private ranch near Menlo Park, California, while his owner negotiated with racetrack officials for special race appearances.
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