A big engine gets into a horse and they prove to be unbeatable," Brown said. Desert Orchid retired in 1991 and then launched a new career appearing at charity functions and race-day parades.

Elsworth, who will forever be associated with public champion Desert Orchid and also the much-loved flat stayer Persian Punch, conquered some of the sport's highest peaks, with victories in the ...

LONDON — Desert Orchid, the former Cheltenham Gold Cup winner who built up a huge fan following as one of Britain's most popular racehorses, died today at 27.