Phar Lap (1983)
Martin Vaughan: Harry Telford
Quotes
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Harry Telford : [Last Lines]
Harry Telford : He wasn't just a horse. He was the best.
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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.