held up mid-division, headway under pressure 2f out, weakened inside final furlong
held up in rear, ridden, stayed on final furlong, never nearer
raced wide in touch, ridden, weakened 3f out
chased leaders, chased leader over 3f out, led over 2f out, ridden out
held up, some headway over 3f out, ridden, weakened over 2f out
tracked leaders, ridden 3f out, stayed on same pace
held up, never near leaders
held up, headway on inside over 3f out, ridden, kept on same pace
soon led, headed 7f out, chased leader until over 3f out
close up, ran wide, led 7f out, soon clear, ran wide into bend over 3f out, ridden, headed over 2f out, kept on under pressure
Nonrunner
South O'The Border is narrowly preferred to Count Kristo and Lisathedaddy in this competitive handicap. The selection ran really well when a close second behind Summer Charm at Sandown last time and with this faster ground in his favour we will nominate him to lead them home. Count Kristo ran well last time when beating Press Express at Nottingham. There may be more to come from him and he certainly showed a good attitude that day so he has to enter calculations. Lisathedaddy won well on her handicap debut last time when beating Scutch Mill. This trip seems to bring out the best in her and she looks to be a filly on an upward curve. Secretary General was not suited by the soft surface when well beaten at Newmarket last time, so that below-par effort can be forgiven. This is not not an easy race for punters to fathom, but for the winner we will stick with South O'The Border.
Count Kristo 25-1 (8-11) Held up, headway over 4f out, ridden over 2f out, ran on to lead towards finish, won at Nottingham 1m 2f hcap (5) gf in May beating Press Express (9-4) by 1/2l, 14 ran.
Love Always 100-1 (8-12) Pressed leader to over 2f out, soon weakened, last of 12, 16l behind Top Seed (8-7) at Bath 1m 4f hcap (4) gd in Apr.
Azizam 33-1 (9-1) Chased leaders on outside, ridden and weakened 2f out, 8th of 15, 8l behind Top Seed (9-4) at Goodwood 1m 3f hcp 0-80 (4) gd in May.
Secretary General (IRE) 5-1 (11-4) Led, headed over 6f out, remained prominent, hung right approaching 3f out, weakened over 1f out, 7th of 13, 9l behind Prime Powered (11-1) at Newmarket 1m 2f amt hcp (5) sft in May.
Our Teddy (IRE) 25-1 (8-12) In touch on outside, ridden 1f out, weakened inside final furlong, 8th of 13, 4l behind Blue Bajan (8-8) at Bath 1m 4f hcp 0-75 (5) gf in Oct.
Lisathedaddy 11-2 (9-2) Held up towards rear, steady headway over 2f out, ridden to lead approaching final furlong, driven clear, won at Lingfield 1m 2f hcp 0-65 (6) pol in May beating Scutch Mill (9-3) by 2l, 13 ran.
Factual Lad 14-1 (9-4) Close up on outer, weakened quickly 3f out, eased when no chance over 1f out, last of 9, 34l behind Gambling Spirit (8-9) at Brighton 1m 4f hcp 0-70 (5) frm in May.
South O'The Border 6-1 (9-3) Prominent, went 2nd halfway, headed over 2f out, soon hard driven, stayed on until headed final 100 yards, 2nd of 13, 3/4l behind Summer Charm (8-7) at Sandown 1m 2f hcp 0-75 (5) hvy in May.
