Below is the list of tables from the database along with their columns and datatype. Need to generate an accurate SQL query for the question.
Only use the columns present in the respective table. Only use the columns which are required to generate the SQL query. Only use table joins if required and not otherwise.

### Tables ###
TABLE: CREATE TABLE table_23014923_1 ( minor__south__winners VARCHAR, primary__south__winners VARCHAR )

### Question ###
What isthe minor (South) winners total number is the primary (South) winners is Mendip Gate?

### Accurate SQL ###

SELECT COUNT(minor__south__winners) FROM table_23014923_1 WHERE primary__south__winners = "Mendip Gate"