led after 1st, ridden and headed between last 2, hit last, stayed on well flat
mid-division, pushed along 3 out, never on terms
always prominent, ridden to lead between last 2, mistake last, held on flat
chased leaders, outpaced 3 out, soon weakened
behind, some late headway 3 out, never near leaders
tracked leaders, driven 3 out, ridden and kept on same pace from next
behind, ridden 5th, never dangerous
held up in rear, headway and in touch 3 out, ridden next, kept on same pace
raced keenly, led to after 1st, tracked leaders, outpaced 3 out, soon beaten
behind from halfway, never dangerous
mid-division, headway 4 out, ridden and weakened from 2 out
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South O'The Border can land the opener at the expense of Modicum and Smart Street. The selection has travelled a long way from an in form yard. He was a fair performer on the flat winning five times and landed first prize on his first attempt over hurdles at Taunton. Since then though he has struggled a little in very soft conditions. The conditions here though should suit and if able to produce his best he is the one they all have to beat. Modicum has performed well all winter and eventually got his head in front at Mussleburgh in Febuary. He was a good second to Mendo at Ascot last time out and should be followed in the betting market. Smart Street is the other to note. Having won two in the autumn he caught the eye when second to Young Albert at Kelso last time out on his return and should strip fitter. But for the winner we return to South O'The Border
Smart Street 11-2 (11-11) Led, ridden 2 out, headed towards finish, 2nd of 15, 3/4l behind Young Albert (11-7) at Kelso 2m nh nov hdl (4) gs.
Kristiansand 14-1 (11-7) Towards rear, never dangerous, 11th of 17, 20l behind Lutea (11-6) at Kelso 2m hcp hdl 0-105 (4) gs.
South O'The Border 15-8jt-fav (11-9) Chased leaders, driven approaching 2 out, weakened between last 2, 4th of 9, 20l behind Helen Wood (10-2) at Fontwell 2m 2f hcp hdl 0-115 (4) sft in Feb.
Springvic (IRE) 25-1 (11-7) Chased leaders, ridden and weakened after 2 out, 10th of 15, 30l behind Young Albert (11-7) at Kelso 2m nh nov hdl (4) gs.
Little Bob 7-1 (10-13) Chased leaders, every chance last, not quicken flat, 3rd of 17, 1/2l behind Lutea (11-6) at Kelso 2m hcp hdl 0-105 (4) gs.
Crocodile Dundee (IRE) 25-1 (11-5) Held up, pushed along approaching 5th, struggling from next, soon weakened, 6th of 8, 31l behind Blythe Knight (11-0) at Aintree 2m nov hdl Grd 2 (1) gd.
Modicum (USA) 5-1 (11-1) Close up, led and pecked 6th, 2 lengths clear last, soon ridden, no extra when caught close home, 2nd of 9, 1/2l behind Mendo (11-0) at Ascot 2m nh nov hdl (3) gd in Mar.
English City (IRE) 33-1 (11-3) In rear, ridden approaching 3 out, stayed on to chase winner flat, no impression, 2nd of 5, 7l behind Poquelin (11-6) at Ayr 2m 4yo nov hdl (2) gf.
