More memorable for his name than his racing achievements, Malcolm Gerrard de Ste. Croix rode briefly in the early 70s.
Born on 22 March, 1947, Malcolm lived at Waltree Cottage, Paynes Hay Lane, and, as an amateur jockey, weighed in at ten stone.
Malcolm states that his first ride at Cheltenham - Maiden Law - on April 13, 1972 was the higlight of his career.
He had his final ride on December 6, 1973, when pulling up on Merry Day in the Portman Handicap Hurdle at Taunton.Â
Married on 18 October, 1969, to Shirley Eldridge, Malcolm enjoyed football, badminton & chess.