Desert Orchid

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. During his racing career he was partnered by four different jump jockeys: Colin Brown, Richard Linley, Simon Sherwood and Richard Dunwoody, in addition to Brian Rouse in his only flat race.