Description
Desert Orchid
Quality art print from an original painting by Lisa Miller
Size: 7 x 9 inches
Open Edition Giclee Print
Signed by the Artist
The gallant grey achieved iconic status within National Hunt racing, where he was much loved by supporters for his iron will and extreme versatility.
Desert Orchid won 34 races in total, including the Cheltenham Gold Cup and seven at his beloved Kempton, where he won the King George VI Chase a record four times.
“Dessie”, died peacefully in his stable on 13 November 2006 at the age of 27.
Key victories:
King George VI Chase: 1986, 1988, 1989, 1990
Cheltenham Gold Cup: 1989
Irish Grand National: 1990
Whitbread Gold Cup: 1988
Watermark does not appear on actual print
