Popular British racehorse Desert Orchid dies
13th Nov 2006, 19:53 GMT
Desert Orchid, the former Cheltenham Gold Cup winner who built up a huge fan following as one of Great Britain's most popular racehorses, died Monday at 27. Former trainer David Elsworth said the gray gelding — nicknamed "Dessie" died peacefully in his stable.
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