Phar Lap On 4 November 1930, Phar Lap won the Melbourne Cup for the first time. Phar Lap is a legend of Australian sporting history. His sensational rise from humble beginnings captured the public’s imagination during the difficult years of the 1930s Great Depression. Phar Lap won 37 races from 51 starts, including the 1930 Melbourne … Continue reading On this day (Australia): In 1930, Phar Lap won the Melbourne Cup for the first time