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Leader Live
5 days ago
- Sport
- Leader Live
Trawlerman nets Henry II prize with ease, now for Ascot
William Buick was soon dictating matters aboard the John and Thady Gosden-trained seven-year-old – sent off a 4-5 chance – and it became apparent from over two furlongs out the Godolphin-owned gelding would be very hard to pass. That proved to be the case, as he lengthened away up the hill to score by five lengths from Coltrane. Thady Gosden said: 'That was exactly what we wanted to see. It was a small field and the plan was to go from the front with him and just let him find a rhythm, which William did very well. 'He cruised away with him and picked up nicely in the straight. He's such a giving, generous horse he almost does too much and wearing a hood almost just settles him down and helps him find that rhythm as you have seen today. 'He's had a nice little break since Dubai and that will hopefully put him spot on for a few weeks' time all being well. 'Last year we went straight to the Gold Cup after Dubai, but this year we felt a prep run would suit him well. He's not having an overly hard blow there, he seems in good order and hopefully he comes out of it well.' Trawlerman hoses up in the Henry II Stakes. Is this the Gold Cup winner at Royal Ascot? — Adam Morgan (@Adam_Morgs) May 29, 2025 Trawlerman was cut to 5-1 from 7s by Paddy Power to go one better than last year's second in the Gold Cup at Royal Ascot, a race that now has a different look after the retirement of dual winner and defending champion Kyprios earlier this week. Gosden added: 'Obviously it's sad and unfortunate news for Coolmore and Ballydoyle having to retire Kyprios which no one likes to see so early into the Flat season, but it also changes the dynamic of the staying division. 'But he's a grand old boy now Trawlerman and it would be great if he could now go on to win a big one. 'He wears his heart on his sleeve every time and he's almost part of the furniture now and it's great Godolphin have kept him in training so long. We hope he has a good rest of the year, time will tell.'
Glasgow Times
5 days ago
- Sport
- Glasgow Times
Trawlerman nets Henry II prize with ease, now for Ascot
William Buick was soon dictating matters aboard the John and Thady Gosden-trained seven-year-old – sent off a 4-5 chance – and it became apparent from over two furlongs out the Godolphin-owned gelding would be very hard to pass. That proved to be the case, as he lengthened away up the hill to score by five lengths from Coltrane. Thady Gosden said: 'That was exactly what we wanted to see. It was a small field and the plan was to go from the front with him and just let him find a rhythm, which William did very well. 'He cruised away with him and picked up nicely in the straight. He's such a giving, generous horse he almost does too much and wearing a hood almost just settles him down and helps him find that rhythm as you have seen today. Trawlerman leads the field for the Henry II Stakes (Adam Davy/PA) 'He's had a nice little break since Dubai and that will hopefully put him spot on for a few weeks' time all being well. 'Last year we went straight to the Gold Cup after Dubai, but this year we felt a prep run would suit him well. He's not having an overly hard blow there, he seems in good order and hopefully he comes out of it well.' Trawlerman was cut to 5-1 from 7s by Paddy Power to go one better than last year's second in the Gold Cup at Royal Ascot, a race that now has a different look after the retirement of dual winner and defending champion Kyprios earlier this week. Gosden added: 'Obviously it's sad and unfortunate news for Coolmore and Ballydoyle having to retire Kyprios which no one likes to see so early into the Flat season, but it also changes the dynamic of the staying division. 'But he's a grand old boy now Trawlerman and it would be great if he could now go on to win a big one. 'He wears his heart on his sleeve every time and he's almost part of the furniture now and it's great Godolphin have kept him in training so long. We hope he has a good rest of the year, time will tell.'
The Herald Scotland
5 days ago
- Sport
- The Herald Scotland
Trawlerman nets Henry II prize with ease, now for Ascot
That proved to be the case, as he lengthened away up the hill to score by five lengths from Coltrane. Thady Gosden said: 'That was exactly what we wanted to see. It was a small field and the plan was to go from the front with him and just let him find a rhythm, which William did very well. 'He cruised away with him and picked up nicely in the straight. He's such a giving, generous horse he almost does too much and wearing a hood almost just settles him down and helps him find that rhythm as you have seen today. Trawlerman leads the field for the Henry II Stakes (Adam Davy/PA) 'He's had a nice little break since Dubai and that will hopefully put him spot on for a few weeks' time all being well. 'Last year we went straight to the Gold Cup after Dubai, but this year we felt a prep run would suit him well. He's not having an overly hard blow there, he seems in good order and hopefully he comes out of it well.' Trawlerman was cut to 5-1 from 7s by Paddy Power to go one better than last year's second in the Gold Cup at Royal Ascot, a race that now has a different look after the retirement of dual winner and defending champion Kyprios earlier this week. Gosden added: 'Obviously it's sad and unfortunate news for Coolmore and Ballydoyle having to retire Kyprios which no one likes to see so early into the Flat season, but it also changes the dynamic of the staying division. 'But he's a grand old boy now Trawlerman and it would be great if he could now go on to win a big one. 'He wears his heart on his sleeve every time and he's almost part of the furniture now and it's great Godolphin have kept him in training so long. We hope he has a good rest of the year, time will tell.'
North Wales Chronicle
20-05-2025
- Sport
- North Wales Chronicle
Courage Mon Ami camp still aiming to reclaim Gold Cup
John and Thady Gosden's six-year-old helped establish his owners Wathnan Racing when tasting Gold Cup glory at the Royal meeting in 2023. Having since seen his progress curtailed by a series of setbacks, missing the whole of 2024, he was due to make his comeback after a 631-day absence at Newbury. However, the son of Frankel's misfortune continued with a late withdrawal from the Group Three event, with his team admitting time is now at a premium before attempting to recapture Flat racing's premier staying prize. Richard Brown, racing adviser to the owners, said: 'He's absolutely fine and this horse has never had a serious issue, it is always niggles. 'He took a bad step and was just a little off behind. We're always super careful so didn't run in the Aston Park and we'll have an investigation and see how he comes out of it. 'There's a chance he might just have to go straight to Ascot. He's been moving brilliantly and I saw him at John and Thady's earlier this month and he has never moved better, he trotted past like a show horse, so it was very frustrating to get that call, but these things are sent to test us. 'We'll get him through the next week and it may well be that it is a racecourse gallop before Ascot. Sandown (Henry II Stakes) is there as well, but we'll just have to see how he is and how the timings fit.'
Rhyl Journal
20-05-2025
- Sport
- Rhyl Journal
Courage Mon Ami camp still aiming to reclaim Gold Cup
John and Thady Gosden's six-year-old helped establish his owners Wathnan Racing when tasting Gold Cup glory at the Royal meeting in 2023. Having since seen his progress curtailed by a series of setbacks, missing the whole of 2024, he was due to make his comeback after a 631-day absence at Newbury. However, the son of Frankel's misfortune continued with a late withdrawal from the Group Three event, with his team admitting time is now at a premium before attempting to recapture Flat racing's premier staying prize. Richard Brown, racing adviser to the owners, said: 'He's absolutely fine and this horse has never had a serious issue, it is always niggles. 'He took a bad step and was just a little off behind. We're always super careful so didn't run in the Aston Park and we'll have an investigation and see how he comes out of it. 'There's a chance he might just have to go straight to Ascot. He's been moving brilliantly and I saw him at John and Thady's earlier this month and he has never moved better, he trotted past like a show horse, so it was very frustrating to get that call, but these things are sent to test us. 'We'll get him through the next week and it may well be that it is a racecourse gallop before Ascot. Sandown (Henry II Stakes) is there as well, but we'll just have to see how he is and how the timings fit.'
