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The Desert Orchid Chase is a relatively new steeplechase race having only been in existence since 2006 when it replaced the Castleford Chase. It is named after the late, great horse Desert Orchid who won the prestigious King George VI Chase four times. The 2011 race is due to take place on 27th December.
Desert Orchid was a legend of the jump tracks and this race was named after him in memorial following his death in November 2006. His ashes were subsequently scattered at Kempton Park, and it highlights his popularity within the horse racing world.
The race itself is a great opportunity for betting and is a Grade 2 National Hunt chase for 4 year olds and over held at Kempton Park. It is usually run each year in late December when the betting really begins to hot up through horse racing and it involves a distance of 2 miles and 12 challenging fences.
Other big races in late December include:
Lexus Chase | Fort Leney Novice Chase | Christmas Hurdle
| Year | Winner | Age | Trainer |
| 2006 | Voy Por Ustedes | 5 | Alan King |
| 2007 | Voy Por Ustedes | 6 | Alan King |
| 2008 | Fiepes Shuffle | 8 | Christian von der Recke |
| 2009 | Petit Robin | 6 | Nicky Henderson |
| 2010 | No Race | ||
| 2011 | Finian's Rainbow | 8 | Nicky Henderson |
The latest odds for 2012 will appear here as soon as they are available.....
The King George VI Chase was won four times by the legendary jump tracks horse Desert Orchid. The race itself is one of the most prestigious and most anticipated races in the horse racing calendar.
Only Kauto Star can come close to matching Desert Orchid in the King George VI Chase record books with four wins to his name.
The race on Boxing Day is one not to be missed as the horse racing world looks to see if Kauto Star can make history, and there will be plenty of betting going on in the lead up to the big day.....
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