steadied start, soon switched right, held up in rear, ridden over 2f out, headway under pressure approaching final furlong, never nearer
held up, not much room, stumbled over 9f out, headway on outer over 3f out, ridden, hung left over 1f out, one pace
tracked leader, led 4f out, ridden, headed over 2f out, kept on one pace
raced wide, headway to track leaders over 9f out, ridden to chase leader over 3f out, every chance 2f out, soon weakened
held up towards rear, headway on inside approaching 3f out, led over 2f out, hung right, pushed clear final furlong
in touch, ridden over 3f out, one pace final 2f
held up in rear, pushed along 6f out, headway to track leaders over 4f out, ridden 3f out, chased winner over 1f out, kept on, no chance with winner
led 8f, soon weakened
tracked leaders, pushed along 5f out, lost place 4f out
BA DREAMFLIGHT looks the best option for Hughie Morrison in the finale and he is selected in preference to Covert Mission and Elite Land. The last named did well to maintain his effort when taken very wide at Catterick when he was last seen out. That is testament to his willing attitude and, even though he looks to be in the grip of the handicapper, he can give each-way punters a good run for the cash. By contrast, Covert Mission made the most of a drop in the weights to win a minor handicap on his penultimate start before going close when switched back to the all-weather last time out. He races off the same mark today and has to merit respect at this level. However, Ba Dreamflight also confirmed his well being with a solid effort at Nottingham 12 days ago and, as he has the scope to improve over this new trip, the son of Noverre gets the nomination. Kylkenny also represents the same yard and, as he is now 12lb below his last winning rating, it would come as no surprise to see this admirable 13-year-old go close to making this worth venture for the Morrison team.
Elite Land 4-1fav (8-10) Mid-division, headway 6f out, ridden to lead over 2f out, headed over 1f out, no extra, 3rd of 13, 6l behind Giant Love (8-11) at Catterick 1m 4f hcp 0-75 (5) gd in Oct.
Black Falcon (IRE) 9-1 (8-7) In touch, pushed along 5f out, ridden and weakened over 1f out, 5th of 11, 10l behind Turban Heights (9-7) at Southwell 1m 4f hcp 0-75 (5) fbs.
Top Tiger 16-1 (9-1) Held up and keen, ridden and headway over 1f out, kept on, 5th of 12, 4l behind Bollin Greta (8-9) at Redcar 1m 6f hcp 0-75 (5) gd in Oct.
Covert Mission 6-1 (9-3) Tracked leaders, ridden over 2f out, stayed on to lead inside final furlong, caught final stride, 2nd of 13, nk behind Berry Baby (9-1) at W'hampton 1m 6f hcp 0-60 (6) pol.
Kylkenny 33-1 (8-12) Mid-division, struggling entering straight, 12th of 13, 18l behind Kerayasi (9-3) at Kempton 1m 4f hcp 0-65 (6) pol in Oct.
Never Pink (FR) 10-1 (9-4) Chased leaders, led 5f out, headed over 3f out, soon weakened, 9th of 14, 34l behind Quitit (8-13) at Catterick 2m hcp 0-70 (5) gs in Oct.
Ba Dreamflight 7-1 (9-1) Chased leaders, chased winner over 1f out, kept on, no impression, 2nd of 12, 2 1/2l behind Dream of Olwyn (9-13) at Nottingham 1m 2f ldy rds hcp (6) hvy in Oct.
Tiegs (IRE) 9-1 (8-9) Slowly into stride, soon led, ridden over 2f out, headed soon after, weakening when hampered over 1f out, last of 11, 10l behind Lough Beg (9-0) at Kempton 1m 4f hcp (6) pol in Apr.
Carlton Mac 22-1 (9-3) Chased leaders, went 3rd 3f out, one pace, 3rd of 10, 14l behind Scarab (9-3) at Catterick 1m 4f mdn stk (5) hvy.
