DESERT ORCHID

DESERT ORCHID

The bravest, gamest, and most talented steeplechaser of the 1980's - DESERT ORCHID became a legend in his own time. The "FLYING GRAY's" dashing looks and extravagant leaps made him the peoples' champion of racing. Many of his spectacular performances are showcased; superb jumping exhibitions by the most popular horse in training at that time.

It wasn't until his second season that DESERT ORCHID's talent really began to expose itself with a powerful front-running display that was to become his trademark. This mesmorizing feature pays tribute to this magnificent and regal racehorse and contains virtually every winning race that DESERT ORCHID competed in up until his famous Tote Gold Cup victory in 1989 and some of his losing ones also.

Watch how DESERT ORCHID progressed from the early days to those amazing big-race triumphs and find out why he won the heart of a nation. This non-stop, action-packed documentary of the regal DESERT ORCHID also shows his other side; breathtaking scenes of him majestically running through his paddock like a mythical Pegasus ready to take flight and also playful shots of him doing sand rollies.

Any lover of horses will truly appreciate and treasure this visual film odyssey.


(90 Minutes)
(1-1/2 Hours)