
Desert Orchid
Country: United Kingdom
Career: 1983 - 1991
Colour: Grey
Breeding: Grey Mirage x Flower Child
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- Racecourse Hospitality
One the greatest chasers of all time, Desert Orchid is a true legend of the turf. Between 1986 to 1990 he won 4 King George Chases at Kempton (where he's statue, ashes and headstone reside). He won the 1989 Gold Cup, as well the Tingle Creek and Irish Grand National. This extremely popular grey had a bold front running galloping style. He was affectionately known as 'Dessie'.