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Editeur Du Gite shocks Desert Orchid rivals

There was a shock in the Ladbrokes Desert Orchid Chase as Gary Moore’s Editeur Du Gite made every yard in the hands of Niall Houlihan to record a scintillating victory at Kempton. The race was billed as a clash between Arkle and Tingle Creek hero ...

27 Dec 2022 at 15:35

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On this day in 2006: Gold Cup winning Desert Orchid dies at the age of 27

Desert Orchid, one of the most successful steeplechasers of all time, died at the age of 27 on this day in 2006. The dashing grey achieved greatness within the National Hunt arena and was much-loved by racing enthusiasts for his iron will and ...

13 Nov 2023 at 06:00

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Powell recalls Panto’s Ascot battle with jumps great Dessie

Not many races – if any – can have had a first renewal as memorable as the 1989 Victor Chandler Chase at Ascot between Desert Orchid and Panto Prince. It was never supposed to be that way, of course. The race was inaugurated in 1987, but was ...

12 Jan 2025 at 16:23

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Soul Icon secures top spot in Desert Orchid Chase

Soul Icon enjoyed a well-deserved day in the sun with a surprise success in the Ladbrokes Desert Orchid Chase at Kempton Park. It has been a while between drinks for Keiran Burke’s stable star, who had picked up second place in five ...

27 Dec 2024 at 15:15

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Alan King hoping to blown away once again by Edwardstone

Tingle Creek hero Edwardstone bids to make it back-to-back wins at Kempton’s Christmas Festival in the Ladbrokes Desert Orchid Chase. Alan King’s stable star won the Wayward Lad Novices’ Chase on the corresponding card 12 months ...

26 Dec 2022 at 11:32

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Editeur Du Gite to defend Desert Orchid title

Editeur Du Gite is set for a return to Kempton over the Christmas period where he will attempt to defend his Ladbrokes Desert Orchid Handicap Chase crown. Gary Moore’s nine-year-old was a shock 28-1 scorer when landing the then ...

21 Dec 2023 at 14:19

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Edwardstone faces acid test at Kempton, says Cannon

Tom Cannon is looking forward to Edwardstone clashing with Nube Negra in the Ladbrokes Desert Orchid Chase at Kempton on December 27. Alan King’s stable star showed he had handled the step up from novice company in style when ...

20 Dec 2022 at 10:13

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Edwardstone tops nine Desert Orchid hopefuls

Tingle Creek hero Edwardstone is one of nine possibles for the Ladbrokes Desert Orchid Chase at Kempton on Tuesday. Alan King’s stable star landed the Wayward Lad Novices’ Chase on the same December 27 card last season ...

21 Dec 2022 at 12:55

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When two racing greats combined: Dunwoody and Dessie

Richard Dunwoody might be concentrated on his beloved Arsenal remaining top of the Premier League table over the festive period – but 35 years ago it was Desert Orchid’s date with destiny at Kempton Park that topped ...

24 Dec 2025 at 11:33

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