tended to jump right, led until headed approaching 2 out, no impression after
chased leaders, one pace in 3rd when blundered 2 out
held up in last pair, headway approaching 3 out, challenged and upsides 2 out, driven ahead final strides
held up in last pair, steady headway 4 out, went 2nd 3 out, led and strongly pressed from 2 out, caught final strides
chased leader to 7th, stayed well there until ridden and weakened 3 out
chased leaders, went 2nd at 7th, ridden and pulled up and dismounted 2 out (lame)
Nonrunner
A competitive look to the nightcap with a number of recent winners and Armagh South is the percentage pick ahead of Come Bye and Silver Serg. The selection is fairly moderate but handles the going well and should be capable of following up a recent effort under similar conditions. Come Bye is another to come into the race with winning form. He handled very heavy conditions at Folkestone to oblige last time out and whilst conditions today will be very different to those, the eleven-year-old is likely to give his followers a run for their money. Silver Serg reportedly ran flat at the track on his previous start. That was a very weak race all things considered and much more is required here. Almizan has to be respected as a representative of the in-form Gary Moore yard. Burren Legend showed glimpses of ability earlier in his career so the market is watched to see if there will be a return to form on this occasion. This race wont take a lot of winning and Armagh South looks most equipped to land the spoils
Come Bye (IRE) 11-1 (11-7) Made all, joined last, kept on gamely, won at Folkestone 2m 6f hcp hdl 0-110 (4) hvy in Feb beating Harry Collins (10-8) by a nk, 7 ran.
Almizan (IRE) 20-1 (11-6) Mid-division, headway after 4 out, soon beaten, 8th of 13, 35l behind Berengario (10-12) at Huntingdon 2m 4f hcp hdl 0-120 (3) gd in Nov.
Burren Legend (IRE) 20-1 (11-1) Mid-division until weakened on long run after 7th, 12th of 16, well behind Royal Katidoki (11-4) at Wincanton 2m 6f hcp hdl 0-120 (3) gd in Mar.
Silver Serg 5-4fav (10-8) Always in rear, struggling 3 out, 6th of 7, 23l behind Brochrua (10-5) at Plumpton 2m 5f cnd hcp hdl 0-105 (4) gd in Mar.
Dictator (IRE) 50-1 (11-4) Well behind when mistake 4 out, tailed off when pulled up 3 out in race won by Nike Walker (10-7) at Newbury 2m 3f cnd nov hcp hdl (4) sft in Mar, 10 ran.
In On The Act (IRE) 12-1 (10-2) Never reached beyond mid-division, struggling 8th, tailed off, 8th of 12, well behind Georges Boy (10-9) at Lingfield 2m 7f nov hcp hdl 0-105 (4) sft in Mar.
Armagh South (IRE) 5-1 (10-12) Held up in touch, slightly hampered 6th, headway approaching 3 out, challenged going well bypassing 2 out, led last, driven out, won at Plumpton 2m 5f hcp hdl 0-110 (4) gf beating Sir Laughalot (11-10) by 1 1/2l, 7 ran.
