led, ridden and headed over 2f out, rallied to lead again over 1f out, ridden and ran on
close up, ridden and outpaced over 2f out, driven, stayed on to take 2nd inside final furlong, no chance with winner
held up in last place but in touch, improved to track winner over 3f out, led over 2f out, soon ridden, headed over 1f out, held when lost action inside final furlong
chased winner until over 3f out, soon behind
Disappointingly only the five runners have been declared for this conditions race and Familiar Territory looks to face a seemingly straight-forward task, getting the vote ahead of Before You Go and Camrose. The last mentioned is capable of taking a hand but John Dunlop's gelding does not win very often and may again have to settle for minor honours. Before You Go ran creditably at the royal meeting last time but has not won for some time and it is hard to get away from Familiar Territory. Godolphin's colt is less exposed than his main rivals, has shown a decent level of form in two starts this term and looks to face a suitable opportunity to resume winning ways here.
Before You Go (IRE) 25-1 (9-5) Chased leaders in 3rd, ridden and every chance just inside final 2f, outpaced by front pair final furlong, 3rd of 11, 5l behind Group Captain (9-6) at Ascot 1m 4f hcp 0-105 (2) gs in Jul.
Camrose 25-1 (9-1) In touch, ridden over 3f out, soon beaten, 8th of 12, 14l behind Purple Moon (9-1) at Goodwood 1m 4f lst stk (1) gf.
Familiar Territory 4-1 (10-0) Held up, trapped behind horses from 2f out until switched right and found room 1f out, ran on to take 2nd near finish, 2nd of 8, nk behind Tears of A Clown (8-12) at Ascot 1m 2f hcp 0-105 (2) gs in Jul.
Little Darlin 150-1 (8-12) Chased leader 2f, ridden over 4f out, soon weakened and tailed off, last of 3, well behind Big Robert (9-3) at Leicester 1m 2f 3yo stk (3) sft in Jul.
Royal Sailor (IRE) 100-1 (9-12) Mid-division, headway over 3f out, weakened over 1f out, last of 9, 16l behind Snark (10-10) at Pontefract 1m 2f amt hcp 0-80 (5) gf.
