| Desirable | |
|---|---|
| Sire | Lord Gayle |
| Grandsire | Sir Gaylord |
| Dam | Balidaress |
| Damsire | Balidar |
| Sex | Mare |
| Foaled | 29 March 1981[1] |
| Country | United Kingdom |
| Colour | Grey |
| Breeder | Mrs. W. Brannigan |
| Owner | Catherine Corbett |
| Trainer | Barry Hills |
| Record | 11: 3-3-2 |
| Major wins | |
| Princess Margaret Stakes (1983) Cheveley Park Stakes (1983) | |
| Awards | |
| Timeform rating 115 (1983), 119 (1984) | |
Desirable (29 March 1981 – 1998) was a British thoroughbred racehorse and broodmare. As a two-year-old in 1983 she won on her debut and then took the Princess Margaret Stakes on her second appearance. After finishing second in the Lowther Stakes and the Moyglare Stud Stakes she recorded her biggest victory in the Cheveley Park Stakes. In the following year she failed to win but was placed in the 1000 Guineas and the Nassau Stakes as well as finishing fourth in the Coronation Stakes and the Irish Champion Stakes. After her retirement from racing she became a very successful broodmare, producing the 1000 Guineas winner Shadayid and several other good winners.