Desert King was trained by Aidan O'Brien, and carried the colours of Michael Tabor.
His progeny include Makybe Diva, Chelsea Rose, Mr Dinos, Desert War, Lachlan River, winner of the Queensland Derby and the multiple Group 1 winning European champion stayer Mr Dinos and Darsalam.
[1] Desert King returned to Australia in 2005 as a shuttle stallion after a notable absence of three years.
Desert King also stood in Japan at East Stud for the northern hemisphere seasons until 2006.
[2] He was pensioned from stud duties in 2018 and died peacefully in his sleep at Lauriston Park Victoria on 11 August 2021 aged 27.