Desert Orchid dies aged 27

Desert Orchid, the ever-popular Cheltenham Gold Cup winner of 1989, died peacefully this morning at the age of 27.

Mon, 13 Nov, 2006 - 12:38

Desert Orchid, the ever-popular Cheltenham Gold Cup winner of 1989, died peacefully this morning at the age of 27.

The dashing grey achieved iconic status within the National Hunt arena and was much-loved by racing enthusiasts for his iron will and extreme adaptability.

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