It is British racing's loss that 'Stormin' Norman' has decided to base himself in Ireland this season.

BBC: Norman Williamson

" 'Stormin' Norman' led the coalition forces to victory, ejecting the Iraqi Army from Kuwait and restoring the rightful government, " Powell said in a statement.

CNN: STORY HIGHLIGHTS

Schwarzkopf, dubbed "Stormin' Norman" by his troops because of his reported temper, captured the public's imagination with his plain, frank talk about the war's progress.

CNN: STORY HIGHLIGHTS