‘Phar Lap of the Barkly’ Rafferty Rules wins historic sixth Gold Cup at Brunette Downs

In the Barkly region of the Northern Territory, a champion racehorse called Rafferty Rules has etched itself into the history books of the famous Brunette Downs races.

The 15-year-old gelding thundered down the blacksoil straight this month to claim its sixth ABC Gold Cup in a row.