Phar Lap's cup on display in Melbourne
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The 1930 - 1980 Melbourne Cup trophy is kissed by its owner Lady Susan Renouf as it goes on display at The Horse exhibition at the National Gallery of Victoria. (AAP)
The owner of Phar Lap's 1930 Melbourne Cup hopes to see the famous racehorse reunited with his most famous prize.
Lady Susan Renouf says she would like to see the cup eventually side-by-side with Phar Lap's hide, which is displayed at the Melbourne Museum.
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But for now, in its first public display, the 18-carat gold cup will hold pride of place in the National Gallery of Victoria's new exhibition, The Horse.
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