September 03 / 16.55 Ascot

16.55

Good

Fever-Tree Handicap

  • Prize money: £15462
  • 0m 6f 0y
  • Class 2
  • 9 runners
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Fever-Tree Handicap

Runners: 9 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Showers

14/1 (Won)

  • Win: £14.60
  • Place: £3.30

Form: 113347 D

Last run: 30 days

W: 8st 10lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 86

Form & Verdict
Began his career with 6f wins at Wolverhampton and Doncaster; consistent rather than progressive since moving into handicaps and he will need a career best to come out on top in this field.
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2nd

3

(10)

21st Jun 2026

Good

0m 5f 3y

Class 4

14:35 Pontefract

Lethal Nymph

9st 7lb

J: P J McDonald

T: Paul Midgley

Perhaps best over 5f nowadays and couldn't quite last home in big field over 6f at York last weekend (still ran respectably); gained last turf success off current mark; possibilities.

3/1

5th

15

(4)

13th Jun 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

17:25 York

Lethal Nymph

9st 8lb

J: Jason Hart

T: Paul Midgley

Only eighth over C&D last time when quite well fancied but there's nothing wrong with his previous fourth here at the Dante meeting; now below his last winning mark and may well get back on track.

14/1

8th

15

(6)

23rd May 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 2

14:40 York

Lethal Nymph

8st 11lb

J: Andrew Mullen

T: Paul Midgley

Runner-up in this race in 2024, and he warmed up nicely for another bid with a good fourth in a big field over C&D at the Dante meeting; should be in the thick of things once more.

12/1

8/1

  • Place: £2.20

Form: 003410 CD BF

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 9lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 97

Form & Verdict
Never quite hit the heights his York win as a 2yo promised but he is still a useful performer and he won well when dropped to 6f at Newmarket last month; well-backed favourite for the York handicap in which Silver Samurai finished third a fortnight ago but he was short of room on a couple of occasions at a crucial stage and couldn't land a blow; dangerous if back to best.
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6

(12)

11th Jul 2025

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 3

16:55 Ascot

Mums Tipple

9st 7lb

J: Sean Levey

T: Richard Hannon

He had dropped a long way in the weights prior to his fine third at York's Dante meeting and he confirmed his wellbeing when seeing off 20 rivals back at York two weeks later (7f, good); ran poorly when an odds-on favourite at Chepstow one week later; fully effective over C&D; can't be dismissed.

7/1

7th

1

(3)

7th Jun 2025

Good To Soft

0m 7f 16y

Class 4

19:00 Chepstow

Mums Tipple

10st 3lb

J: Alec Voikhansky

T: Richard Hannon

Useful in his younger days and, having regressed last year, has found his level again of late; easily beat a big field from the front at York last weekend and a 6lb rise may well be within range now he's back in the groove.

Evs

1st

1

(14)

31st May 2025

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

17:00 York

Mums Tipple

9st 9lb

J: Tom Marquand

T: Richard Hannon

Last turf win came off an 11lb higher mark at Newmarket in August 2022 (6f, good to firm) but has won twice on AW since (6f/7f); sound run when close third to Delicacy over C&D last time last time (good to firm) and although 2lb higher is one with a chance.

13/2

7/1

  • Place: £2.20

Form: 112553

Last run: 16 days

W: 8st 7lb

6 yo Mare

OR: 77

Form & Verdict
Rattled off a hat-trick over about 5f in July and she's still going great guns, making a bold bid at Windsor on Thursday and comfortably making all under Amie Waugh when 7-4 favourite in an 11-runner race over C&D yesterday; she had top weight yesterday, so faces a better class of opponent this time but such an in-form candidate has to be respected.
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8th

3

(6)

15th Sep 2024

Good

0m 7f 15y

Class 6

17:35 Musselburgh

Sound Of Iona

9st 7lb

J: Amie Waugh

T: Jim Goldie

Only 12th at Ayr (6f) two runs back but running well otherwise and came from behind off a strong pace to win here last night over 5f; has the penalty but as big a worry is that she's 0-7 beyond 6f.

5/1

1st

4

(11)

14th Sep 2024

Good

0m 5f 1y

Class 6

19:18 Musselburgh

Sound Of Iona

9st 6lb

J: Amie Waugh

T: Jim Goldie

in touch with leaders, switched right 1f out, headway to lead inside final furlong, kept on

9/1

4th
1 (4)
Popmaster

4/1

Form: -90220 CD

Last run: 35 days

W: 9st 12lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 100

Form & Verdict
Smooth winner of the corresponding event 12 months ago (off 5lb lower; the only other time Ryan Moore has ridden him) and he confirmed his affinity for this C&D when second in the Wokingham; undone by the draw in the Stewards' Cup five weeks ago but there shouldn't be any such concerns today; leading contender.
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4th

9

(11)

4th Jul 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 2

14:25 Sandown

Popmaster

8st 13lb

J: Kieran Shoemark

T: Ed Walker

Ran respectably at Epsom last time but still has a poor strike-rate in recent years and hasn't won on turf since 2023; the 8yo looks unlikely to prevail in another competitive field.

40/1

4th

2

(15)

5th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

1m 0f 113y

Class 2

16:40 Epsom

Popmaster

9st 9lb

J: Kieran Shoemark

T: Ed Walker

Seven wins include three on good to soft/soft; also won on AW at Kempton (1m) in February but only midfield in valuable events at Newcastle (AW) and Ascot (good) on his last two starts; however, latter effort was better than it looks having been poorly drawn.

33/1

15th

7

(2)

9th May 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 2

14:20 Ascot

Popmaster

9st 7lb

J: P J McDonald

T: Ed Walker

Campaigned on AW since December, proving consistent until coming up a tad short on finals day last time; has loads of Ascot form but three defeats in this race (finishing positions 074) suggest he can be opposed, especially now aged eight.

33/1

Form: 636298 C

Last run: 43 days

W: 8st 8lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 82

Form & Verdict
Course winner (7f) who ran well at Epsom on Derby Day; very disappointing on his last two starts though and this looks a tough race in which to bounce back.
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8th

3

(7)

17th Jul 2024

Good To Soft

0m 7f 3y

Class 4

17:07 Yarmouth

Spirited Guest

9st 12lb

J: Harry Burns

T: George Margarson

in touch with leaders

25/1

9th

3

(3)

28th Jul 2023

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

15:00 Ascot

Spirited Guest

9st 13lb

J: Mikkel Mortensen

T: George Margarson

midfield, weakened over 1f out

33/1

5th

3

(8)

26th Jun 2023

Good To Firm

0m 6f 12y

Class 4

18:35 Windsor

Spirited Guest

9st 11lb

J: Tom Queally

T: George Margarson

dwelt start, raced in last, outpaced over 3f out, some headway on outer 2f out, weakened gradually inside final furlong

12/1

OUR TIP

Form: 311073 D

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 9lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 97

Form & Verdict
Created a big impression when sauntering home at Haydock (6f, good) in May; his next two runs were less convincing but he returned to his best when third in a 6f handicap at York two weeks ago; still appeals as the type to win a big sprint when the cards fall right.
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7th

6

(2)

23rd Jan 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 4

18:15 Southwell (AW)

Silver Samurai

9st 6lb

J: Tom Marquand

T: Marco Botti

Useful on his day and is a stone below last winning mark but looks far from sure to take advantage, having failed to beat a rival in latest start; yet to score on AW.

14/1

6

(11)

8th Oct 2025

Standard To Slow

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

19:40 Kempton (AW)

Silver Samurai

9st 5lb

J: Marco Ghiani

T: Marco Botti

7-36 on turf and 0-15 on the AW, albeit in the frame on 12 occasions; 2lb lower than when chasing home Al Ameen over C&D in May, but has a high draw so others are preferred for win purposes.

12/1

6th

5

(11)

5th Sep 2025

Standard To Slow

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

19:47 Kempton (AW)

Silver Samurai

9st 8lb

J: Marco Ghiani

T: Marco Botti

Patchy form since last win over a year ago and cheekpeices now replaced by first-time visor; edging down the weights but may find one or two too good from double-figure draw.

14/1

Form: 42111 D

Last run: 18 days

W: 9st 5lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 95

Form & Verdict
Lightly-raced 3yo who showed clear promise over 7f on his first two starts; he hasn't looked back since dropped to 6f, winning a maiden and a handicap at Doncaster in midsummer and taking another good step forward when easily seeing off nine rivals at Kempton last month (runner-up has won since); another 11lb higher as a result but his Group 1 entry doesn't look fanciful and he needs serious consideration.
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3rd

1

(4)

6th Apr 2026

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 3

15:40 Wolverhampton (AW)

Willem Twee

9st 11lb

J: Daniel Muscutt

T: James Fanshawe

Won the Listed Golden Rose at Lingfield in November 2023 and landed a valuable 6f Class 2 handicap here (off 106) the following summer; has finally slipped back down the weights, giving notice of a return to form (third) in an added visor at Lingfield (7f) 51 days ago; respected.

13/2

3rd

4

(7)

14th Feb 2026

Standard

0m 7f 1y

Class 2

15:10 Lingfield (AW)

Willem Twee

9st 2lb

J: Hector Crouch

T: James Fanshawe

Good runs few and far between since August 2024; should be well handicapped but that has been the case for a while and he hasn't shown much this year; now tried in a visor; stable also run Heathcliff.

20/1

9th

1

(2)

30th Jan 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 3

15:03 Southwell (AW)

Willem Twee

9st 10lb

J: Daniel Muscutt

T: James Fanshawe

Not the force of old but he ran well when third in a hot Newcastle handicap last May (6f; RPR 108) and he races off a 7lb lower mark today; neither subsequent run has been comparable but this is a drop in grade and he can't be ruled out.

12/1

16/1

Form: -162U2 D

Last run: 24 days

W: 8st 8lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 82

Form & Verdict
Useful handicapper on AW but he is yet to show comparable form on turf; possible this track will suit him better but others look safer all the same.
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9

(5)

27th May 2025

Good

1m 1f 0y

17:20 Tipperary

Ivasecret

9st 5lb

J: Jack Kearney

T: Nigel Thomas Slevin

Exposed 7yo who has only won on the AW and faces a tough task on these terms.

33/1

9

(5)

27th May 2025

Good

1m 1f 0y

17:20 Tipperary

Ivasecret

9st 5lb

J: Jack Kearney

T: Nigel Thomas Slevin

Exposed 7yo who has only won on the AW and faces a tough task on these terms.

33/1

13th

4

(16)

27th Jan 2025

Standard

1m 0f 0y

18:15 Dundalk (AW)

Ivasecret

9st 13lb

J: Jack Kearney

T: Cian Collins

in touch with leaders

28/1

16/1

Form: 5-6200 C

Last run: 33 days

W: 9st 6lb

11 yo Gelding

OR: 94

Form & Verdict
His second at Windsor in June was a good effort but his other three runs this year have fallen short of that level; vulnerable to younger legs.
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9th

4

(5)

3rd Sep 2022

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

16:55 Ascot

Danzeno

9st 6lb

J: Ray Dawson

T: Michael Appleby

squeezed out start, raced centre, towards rear, ridden over 1f out, weakened final furlong

16/1

11th

2

(1)

1st Aug 2022

Good To Firm

0m 6f 12y

Class 2

18:25 Windsor

Danzeno

9st 11lb

J: Ray Dawson

T: Michael Appleby

slowly into stride, in rear, hung left throughout, towards far side over 1f out, never on terms (jockey said gelding hung left-handed)

16/1

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Payout
Exacta £142.70
Straight Forecast £121.34
Tricast £861.47
Trifecta £1160.20

Selections

POSTDATA:

Willem Twee

SPOTLIGHT:

Silver Samurai

LAMBOURN:

Popmaster

TOPSPEED:

Mums Tipple

NEWMARKET:

Willem Twee

The Times:

Willem Twee

Telegraph:

Willem Twee

The Guardian:

Willem Twee

Daily Mail:

Willem Twee

The Sun:

Willem Twee

The Star:

Willem Twee

Daily Record:

Willem Twee

Daily Express:

Popmaster

RP Ratings:

Silver Samurai

Daily Mirror:

Silver Samurai