Desert Orchid
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The King George VI Chase: everything you need to know about this historical horse race
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...
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Legends of the sport: Desert Orchid — ‘Everybody thought I’d finally gone mad when I stepped him up to the King George’ *H&H Plus*
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5 of the best British-bred horses of all time
H&H takes a look back at some of the best British-bred horses in history, from Milton to Desert Orchid
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Red Rum commemorated in stamp form on 40th anniversary of Grand National hat-trick
Watch artist Michael Heslop explain why he loved painting these eight racing stars for the Royal Mail "Racing Legends" stamp collection
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Desert Orchid stars in new Royal Mail 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
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Who's your King George VI Chase hero? [PICTURES]
As the Boxing Day showpiece takes place at Kempton, H&H looks back at past winners
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Who's your favourite grey racehorse? [PICS]
Who doesn't love a grey? Here are H&H's favourite grey racing heroes from over the years
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Kauto Star wins third consecutive King George VI Chase
Kauto Star joins Desert Orchid in the history books as the only horses to have won three consecutive Stan James King George VI Chases
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Memorabilia of famous racehorse Desert Orchid goes on sale
Leicestershire horse charity Pablo's Horse Sanctuary is selling a rug, reproduction shoe and plaits of hair from he racehorse Desert Orchid
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Desert Orchid: Horse of a lifetime
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
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Milton crowned best-loved horse in Britain by Horse & Hound readers
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
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Desert Orchid dies peacefully at home
Legendary racehorse Desert Orchid has died peacefully in his stable at the age of 27
