Desert Orchid, The Story of a Champion, Jonathon Powell

Description Desert Orchid The Story of a Champion Jonathon Powell First Published 1989 this copy being the revised edition of 1990 Large Format paperback 9 1/2″ X 7 1/2″, 162 pages Illustrated with colour and b w photographs This book looks at the career of Desert Orchid, arguably the greatest horse in steeplechasing since Red Rum. The book examines the last seven years of his career, up to and including his 27th and most celebrated success in the 1989 Cheltenham Gold Cup. Besides that Gold Cup triumph, Desert Orchid has won the King George VI Chase twice, the Gainsborough Chase and the Whitbread Gold Cup. The book looks at these victories while outlining Desert Orchid’s story, and is illustrated with 40 colour photographs. The author’s previous books include A Champion’s Story and Monksfield . He is the racing correspondent of the Sunday Express .