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 Age Weight Draw

1 LIBERTY BAY (GB) (8)

B f Iffraaj - Light Fantastic (Acclamation) Owner: Rowdown Racing Partnership Trainer: Mark Usher, Lambourn Breeder: Stanley House Stud Sponsor: Tote Colours: ROYAL BLUE, PINK diamond and armlets, WHITE cap. Form: 214422 D

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

3 9-12 (7)

Jockey: Charlie Bennett

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 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)

10 9-8 (1)

Jockey: Rhys Clutterbuck (5)

3 ATTY’S EDGE (GB) (4)

B g Coach House (IRE) - Belle’s Edge (Danehill Dancer (IRE))

5 9-6 (2)

Jockey: William Cox (3)

Owner: International Plywood (Importers) Ltd Trainer: Christopher Mason, Caerwent Breeder: Christopher & Annabelle Mason Colours: WHITE, MAROON hoops, chevrons on sleeves. 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)

Ch f Roderic O’Connor (IRE) - Madame Rouge (Major Cadeaux)

4 9-1 (8)

Jockey: Tom Marquand

Owner: Mr W. Clifford Trainer: Tony Carroll, Cropthorne Breeder: Mrs S. Clifford Sponsor: Byerley Stud (courtlands) Ltd Colours: RED, YELLOW sash, striped sleeves and star on cap. Form: 656011 D

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 Trainer: Ronald Harris, Chepstow Breeder: J. Barton Sponsor: RON HARRIS RACING Colours: ROYAL BLUE, RED diamond, diabolo on sleeves, RED cap, ROYAL BLUE diamond. Form: 201343 D 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)

Gr g Zebedee - Fairmont (IRE) (Kingmambo (USA))

7 9-0 (4)

Jockey: William Carson

Owner: Dare To Dream Racing Trainer: Michael Attwater, Epsom Breeder: Miss H. Botterill & Mr D. R. Botterill Colours: ORANGE, GREY star. Form: 463535 D

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)

B m Zebedee - Our Nana Rose (IRE) (Viking Ruler (AUS))

6 8-13 (6)

Jockey: Mollie Phillips (5)

Owner: Mr & Mrs K. Finch Trainer: John Bridger, Liphook Breeder: Gervin Creaner Colours: PINK, GREY braces and stars on cap. Form: 044533 CD

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

8 STARCHANT (GB) (4)

B m Gregorian (IRE) - Aegean Mystery (Dr Fong (USA))

5 8-9 (5)

Jockey: George Rooke (3)

Owner: double-r-racing.com Trainer: John Bridger, Liphook Breeder: Theobalds Stud

Colours: ROYAL BLUE and WHITE stripes, RED and ROYAL BLUE striped sleeves, RED and WHITE hooped cap. Form: 305365 Placed in nine of 47 starts. Finished 3 1/2l behind Jack Ryan when fifth of 8 at 14-1 on her latest outing at Brighton over 6f (good to firm) earlier this month. Runs from 6lb out of the handicap and no obvious reason why she should suddenly oblige at the 48th attempt. Official BHA Rating 44

NUMBER OF DECLARED RUNNERS 8

Hood worn by No. 4. Visor worn by No. 2. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 7. Racing Post Standard Time: 56.90 secs Record Time: 56.01 secs BETTING FORECAST 7-2 Atty’s Edge (GB), 4-1 Trusty Rusty (GB), 9-2 Liberty Bay (GB), 5-1 Glamorous Force (GB), 7-1 Cappananty Con (GB), 9-1 Firenze Rosa (IRE), 20-1 Green Door (IRE), 66-1 Starchant (GB)

Race Result

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Distances: 1-2 ........... 2-3 ........... 3-4 ........... Time: Min . Secs

STEWARDS NOTED:

ATTY’S EDGE:Following its run on 23/8/2021 it was reported that the horse lost a shoe. Glamorous Force should be suited by the sharp sprint track here. He was just denied at Bath last time, bouncing out early and setting the fractions before just getting collared close to home. He didn’t go down without a fight that day and on this track they might not be able to catch him. Attys Edge looks the play for the Exacta. Follow me on twitter @hookthevalue.

GLAMOROUS FORCE ATTYS EDGE

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