Phar Lap (1983)

Peter Whitford: Bert Wolfe

Quotes 

• 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.