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Desert Orchid (11 April 1979 – 13 November 2006 [1] [2]), known as Dessie, [1] was an English racehorse. The grey achieved a revered and esteemed status within National Hunt racing, where he was much loved by supporters for his front-running attacking style, iron will and extreme versatility. [3]
The Breedon Book of Horse Racing Records. Breedon Books. pp. 239– 244. ISBN 1-873626-15-0. Blew, William C. A. (1901). A History of Steeple-Chasing. J. C. Nimmo. pp. 73–194. Green, Reg (1988). A Race Apart: The History of the Grand National. Hodder & Stoughton. ISBN 0-340-41578-9. Mason, Finch (1907). Heroes and Heroines of the Grand ...
Mill House (1957–1975) was an Irish-bred but English-trained racehorse. He is considered one of the best National Hunt racing competitors in UK horse racing history but whose quality was overshadowed by arch rival Arkle.
National Hunt Racing, also known as Jump Racing, [1] is a form of horse racing particular to many European countries, including, but not limited to: France, Great Britain and Ireland. Jump Racing requires horses to jump over fences and ditches.
The Eider Chase is National Hunt steeplechase in Great Britain. It is run at Newcastle Racecourse in February, over a distance of about 4 miles and 1 1 ⁄ 2 furlongs (4 miles, 1 furlong and 56 yards, or 6,690 metres) and during the race there are 24 fences to be jumped. The race was first run in 1952 and is seen as a trial for the Grand National.
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British EBF 'National Hunt' Mares' Novices' Limited Handicap Hurdle: Hurdle: Newbury: 2m 4½f: 4yo+ m April: Nickel Coin Mares' Standard Open National Hunt Flat Race: Flat: Aintree: 2m 1f: 4–6yo m April: Champion Standard Open National Hunt Flat Race: Flat: Aintree: 2m 1f: 4–6yo April: Silver Trophy Handicap Chase: Chase: Cheltenham: 2m 5f ...