RIP Desert Orchid

[Shaggy]

Goodbye Dessie


Legendary racehorse Desert Orchid has died at the age of 27.

The dashing grey achieved iconic status within National Hunt racing, where he was much loved by supporters for his iron will and extreme versatility.

He won 34 races in total, including the Cheltenham Gold Cup and seven at his beloved Kempton, where he won the King George VI Chase a record four times.

Former trainer David Elsworth said the horse, nicknamed 'Dessie', died peacefully in his stable on Monday.

[Mumsafan]

Gorgeous old fella he was, Dessie. Not many like him.

[mersey86]

I've never been one for horse racing but Desert Orchid was different. Great memories. Great horse.

[Mumsafan]

[Slim]

On the back of yesterday's debacle, this news coupled with my fragile mental state may just push me over the edge!!

[Spionkop69]

Goodbye Dessie


Legendary racehorse Desert Orchid has died at the age of 27.

The dashing grey achieved iconic status within National Hunt racing, where he was much loved by supporters for his iron will and extreme versatility.

He won 34 races in total, including the Cheltenham Gold Cup and seven at his beloved Kempton, where he won the King George VI Chase a record four times.

Former trainer David Elsworth said the horse, nicknamed 'Dessie', died peacefully in his stable on Monday.

Womderfully charismatic horse and one that won me a lot of money back in the day. Terrible shame, but it comes to us all

[Red Chilli]

Glue and dog meat

[Mumsafan]

Glue and dog meat