Phar Lap (1983)

Martin Vaughan: Harry Telford

Quotes 

• Reporter : Why is it, do you think, that there's been this incredible reaction to Phar Lap's death? After all, he was just a horse.

  Harry Telford : He wasn't *just* a horse. He was the best.

• Harry Telford : [When the name Far Lap is suggested for the horse]  It's gotta have seven letters. Last four Melbourne Cup winners had seven letters.

• Harry Telford : Phar Lap wasn't a fluke, you know. I picked him from the blood lines and I persevered with him while every other trainer was laughing at me.

  Vi Telford : No-one's laughing now.

• Harry Telford : I love the way you blokes keep calling him the wonder horse. You weren't calling him that when he was losing all his races at the start.

• Harry Telford : [Last Lines] 

  Harry Telford : He wasn't just a horse. He was the best.

• Harry Telford : [answers his front door at Braeside and see's reporter Bert Wolfe]  Can't you blokes ever leave a man alone?

  Bert Wolfe : I've been trying to telephone you Harry, but you're always engaged.

  Harry Telford : I leave the bloody phone off the hook and you still do your best to drive me barmy.

  Bert Wolfe : Why did you scratch Phar Lap from the Caulfield Cup Harry?

  Harry Telford : He's run down, needs a rest.

  Bert Wolfe : You told me a few days ago he was at his peak.

  Harry Telford : Why don't you just clear off.

  Bert Wolfe : Harry, someone's put 50,000 on Amonis to win the Caulfield and Phar Lap to win the Melbourne. And they've got odds of 30-1.

  Harry Telford : Nothing to do with me.

  Bert Wolfe : I'd be a bit worried if I were you Harry.

  Harry Telford : Why?

  Bert Wolfe : [acknowledges Vi Telford appearing at the door]  Mrs. Telford.

  [back to Harry] 

  Bert Wolfe : If Amonis wins the Caulfield, the only way some bookies can save their necks, is to stop Phar Lap winning the Melbourne Cup.

  Harry Telford : No one would hurt a champion like Phar Lap.

  Bert Wolfe : You'll be surprised what people will do if they stand to loose a million pounds Harry.

  [turns to leave, but stops and looks back] 

  Bert Wolfe : Look after yourself. And your horse.