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14:45 Southwell

Gordon Malpas Memorial Handicap Chase (Class D)

  • 6 Runners
  • Distance: 3m 2f
  • Going: None specified
Weighed In
  • Winning Time: 6m 29.50s
  • 6 Ran
1
Silk - White and royal blue stripes, white and dark blue chevrons on sleeves, white cap, royal blue star
  • Form PP-3PP2
  • Age 8
  • Weight 12-0

disputed lead until hit 14th, soon weakened, tailed off and pulled up before last

2
Silk - Black, red stripe, sleeves and cap
4/1
  • Form 641F-54
  • Age 13
  • Weight 11-7

tracked leaders in 4th, took closer order 15th, led approaching 3 out, ridden approaching 2 out, kept on

3
Silk - RED, BLACK triple diamond, diabolo on sleeves, RED cap, BLACK diamond
  • Form P5P336
  • Age 9
  • Weight 11-1

tracked leaders in 3rd, hit 13th and lost place, mistake next, soon behind, pulled up before 3 out

4
Silk - PINK, BLACK chevron, BLACK and PINK hooped sleeves, BLACK cap, WHITE spots
15/8
  • Form 46-0103
  • Age 7
  • Weight 10-11

disputed lead until led 14th, ridden 4 out, headed approaching next, one-paced from 2 out

5
Silk - Red, Black sash, sleeves and diamond on cap
  • Form P-P0630
  • Age 9
  • Weight 10-1

towards rear, ridden and weakened from 4 out

6
Silk - Light Blue, Maroon hoop, hooped sleeves, Maroon cap
5/1
  • Form 444-501
  • Age 9
  • Weight 10-0

held up in rear, pushed along 6th, hit 11th, went 3rd 5 out, no impression after

In depth

Verdict

The Gopher has been a grand servant in his time, but he is hardly likely to be improving at his age. Tiraldo achieved little when landing a four runner event at Stratford, while both Klondike Charger and Orange Order are more than capable, but have found winning difficult of late. A chance is taken with April Spirit, who stays well and will appreciate the return to this trip.