Today (26 December), we will be treated to the sight of some of the greatest National Hunt horses currently in training in the UK going head-to-head in the King George VI Chase, a horse race which has become synonymous to Boxing Day. Here are 13 things you need to know about this great race...
H&H takes a look back at some of the best British-bred horses in history, from Milton to Desert Orchid
Watch artist Michael Heslop explain why he loved painting these eight racing stars for the Royal Mail "Racing Legends" stamp collection
The iconic grey is one of eight top racehorses who will feature in the "Racing Legends" category of the Royal Mail's 2017 special stamp collection
As the Boxing Day showpiece takes place at Kempton, H&H looks back at past winners
Who doesn't love a grey? Here are H&H's favourite grey racing heroes from over the years
Kauto Star joins Desert Orchid in the history books as the only horses to have won three consecutive Stan James King George VI Chases
Leicestershire horse charity Pablo's Horse Sanctuary is selling a rug, reproduction shoe and plaits of hair from he racehorse Desert Orchid
Organiser of the Desert Orchid Fan Club, Midge Burridge, recalls her love affair with the heroic grey who won 34 races and became a legend in his lifetime
John Whitaker's famous flying grey has topped a poll by Horse & Hound of the best-loved horses of all time ahead of Desert Orchid and Red Rum
Legendary racehorse Desert Orchid has died peacefully in his stable at the age of 27
