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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
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1
Silk -

The Gopher (IRE)

4/1

    2
    Silk -

    April Spirit

    15/8

      1
      Silk - White and royal blue stripes, white and dark blue chevrons on sleeves, white cap, royal blue star

      Klondike Charger (USA)

      30
      9/2
      • 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

      The Gopher (IRE)

      40 b
      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

      Orange Order (IRE)

      17
      11/2
      • 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

      April Spirit

      14
      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

      Sir Williamwallace (IRE)

      33
      14/1
      • 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

      Tiraldo (FR)

      16 b
      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.