Cheltenham Festival Podcast: Desert Orchid memories

By Sporting Life

Horse Racing

Fri February 12, 2021 · 4y ago

In the first episode of our new series Cornelius Lysaght talks to David Elsworth and Richard Burridge about the remarkable Desert Orchid.

They recollect the early years of the dashing grey's astonishing career and then his rise through the ranks which culminated with a memorable win in the 1989 Cheltenham Gold Cup.

In one of the most dramatic and iconic races in Festival history, Dessie overhauled Yahoo in ground many thought he'd hate to lift chasing's blue riband.

Sit down, relax and let those closest to the horse tell his amazing story.