Sixth Race 7.23PM THE NOW HANDICAP STAKES Class 5. Five furlongs (5f), for three yrs old and upwards Estimated Total Value: Total race value £10200. Penalty Value £4860. Owners Prize Money: Winner £3840; Second £1920; Third £960; Fourth £480; Fifth £240; Sixth £240; Seventh £240; Eighth £240. Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code No Horse
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LIBERTY BAY (GB) (8)
Age
Weight
Draw
3
9-12
(7)
Jockey: Charlie Bennett Colours: ROYAL BLUE, PINK diamond and armlets, WHITE cap. Form: 214422 D
B f Iffraaj - Light Fantastic (Acclamation) Owner: Rowdown Racing Partnership Trainer: Mark Usher, Lambourn Breeder: Stanley House Stud Sponsor: Tote
Successful at 5f and 6f on good to soft ground and on the all-weather. Beaten 3l by Verreaux Eagle when second of 6 at 7-2 on her latest outing at Wolverhampton over 6f earlier this month. Handicapper has held sway recently, shade more needed on first visit here. Official BHA Rating 70
2
GREEN DOOR (IRE) (11)
B g Camacho - Inourhearts (IRE) (Pips Pride) Owner: Bottisham Heath Stud Trainer: Robert Cowell, Newmarket Breeder: Mrs Sue Lenehan Sponsor: Al Basti Equiworld
10
9-8
(1)
Jockey: Rhys Clutterbuck (5) Colours: GREY and MAROON (quartered), WHITE sleeves. Form: 54060-6 D
Winner of seven races at 5f on ground varying from good to firm to soft and on the all-weather. Finished 3l behind Sir Rodneyredblood when sixth of 8 at 28-1 last time out at Lingfield over 5f earlier this month. Should come on for that run (first for 11 months). Official BHA Rating 64 (-3)
3
ATTY’S EDGE (GB) (4)
5
9-6
(2)
B g Coach House (IRE) - Belle’s Edge (Danehill Dancer (IRE)) Jockey: William Cox (3) Colours: WHITE, MAROON hoops, chevrons on Owner: International Plywood (Importers) Ltd sleeves. Trainer: Christopher Mason, Caerwent Breeder: Christopher & Annabelle Mason Form: 431522 D He has won three times from 5f to 6f on ground varying from good to firm to good to soft. Beaten a neck by Handytalk when second of 8 at 5-1 on his latest outing at Chepstow over 5f (good to soft) earlier this month. Knocking at the door, respected on first visit here. Official BHA Rating 62
4
TRUSTY RUSTY (GB) (14)
4
9-1
(8)
Ch f Roderic O’Connor (IRE) - Madame Rouge (Major Cadeaux) Jockey: Tom Marquand Colours: RED, YELLOW sash, striped sleeves and Owner: Mr W. Clifford Trainer: Tony Carroll, Cropthorne star on cap. Breeder: Mrs S. Clifford Form: 656011 D Sponsor: Byerley Stud (courtlands) Ltd Successful twice at 5f on the all-weather. Won on her latest outing when 3-1jt-fav at Wolverhampton over 5f earlier this month, beating Storm Melody by a head. Much improved for a recent switch of yard and has bright prospects of notching an overdue first turf win. Official BHA Rating 57
5
GLAMOROUS FORCE (GB) (9)
4
9-1
(3)
B g Lethal Force (IRE) - Glamorous Spirit (IRE) (Invincible Spirit (IRE)) Jockey: Marco Ghiani Owner: M Doocey, S Doocey & P J Doocey Colours: ROYAL BLUE, RED diamond, diabolo Trainer: Ronald Harris, Chepstow on sleeves, RED cap, ROYAL BLUE Breeder: J. Barton diamond. D Sponsor: RON HARRIS RACING Form: 201343 He has won three times at 5f on good to firm and good ground. Third of 9 behind Cherish beaten 1/2l at 4-1 last time out at Bath over 5f (good to firm) earlier this month. Has won at Ffos Las and Brighton this season. Sharper track here may suit, mark remains workable. Official BHA Rating 57 (+1)
6
CAPPANANTY CON (GB) (13)
7
9-0
(4)
Gr g Zebedee - Fairmont (IRE) (Kingmambo (USA)) Jockey: William Carson Colours: ORANGE, GREY star. Owner: Dare To Dream Racing Form: 463535 D Trainer: Michael Attwater, Epsom Breeder: Miss H. Botterill & Mr D. R. Botterill Has won nine races from 5f to 6f on good ground and on the all-weather. Finished 3 1/2l behind Pastfact when fifth of 9 at 5-1 on his latest outing at Bath over 6f (good) earlier this month. Just one previous turf success from 21 attempts, others more persuasive. Official BHA Rating 56
7
FIRENZE ROSA (IRE) (27)
6
8-13
(6)
B m Zebedee - Our Nana Rose (IRE) (Viking Ruler (AUS)) Jockey: Mollie Phillips (5) Colours: PINK, GREY braces and stars on cap. Owner: Mr & Mrs K. Finch Form: 044533 CD Trainer: John Bridger, Liphook Breeder: Gervin Creaner She has won four times at 5f on ground varying from good to soft to heavy. Third of 14 behind Secret Potion beaten 1 3/4l at 12-1 on her latest outing at Lingfield over 6f (soft) last month. Remains in decent heart and is only previous course winner in this field. Official BHA Rating 55
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