He arrived causing
great excitement among the visitors and later went along with Desert
Orchid and his jockey, Colin Brown, into the ring for Desert Orchid's
Special Auction, the proceeds of which are given to various nominated
charities. Northcotes is to receive a donation this year.
Midge Burridge, co owner of Desert Orchid, and Mr. John Hippisley assisted
the proceedings.
John
rode Jacob and he joined "Dessie" meeting the crowds with
great aplomb, the atmosphere was positively buzzing with excitement
and when "Dessie" and Jacob posed together for the cameras
it certainly was a sight to behold; two greys together, a thoroughbred
and a mighty percheron side by side in complete harmony, yes, a truly
memorable day!