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Desert Orchid (11 April 1979 – 13 November 2006) known as Dessie was an English racehorse. The grey achieved iconic status within National Hunt racing where he was much loved by supporters for his front-running attacking style iron will and extreme versatility. He was rated the fifth best National Hunt horse of all time by Timeform.

award
Timeform
colour
Gray (horse)
country
Great Britain
foal date
1979-04-11
honours
Statue, Desert Orchid Chase, Wincanton Racecourse
owner
Richard Burridge
race
Irish Grand National, Bet365 Gold Cup, Clarence House Chase, Tingle Creek Chase, Tolworth Hurdle, Cheltenham Gold Cup, BetBright Chase, Kingwell Hurdle, King George VI Chase, Betfred Bowl, Gainsborough_Chase, Hurst_Park_Novices'_Chase
sex
Gelding

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