| 1506601 |
1 |
1 |
4YO plus |
16:20 |
Ascot |
19 Jun 2025 |
Gold Cup |
£368,615 |
2m 3f 210y |
Good to firm-good in places on round course |
null |
Even |
Following the retirement of dual winner Kyprios, Aidan O'Brien relies on the highly talented Illinois as he bids for a record-breaking 10th winner of this illustrious event. However, top-tier success has been elusive for the son of Galileo, who will be stepping into uncharted territory over this marathon trip. That is not the case with the 2024 runner-up, TRAWLERMAN, who has a major chance of going one better this year. The John and Thady Gosden-trained gelding stays well, is effective on the forecast going and enjoyed an ideal preparation by defeating Coltrane by five lengths in the Henry II at Sandown. His stable companion Sweet William and the unexposed French raider Candelari are also capable of being on the premises. |
Ready preference is for TRAWLERMAN, who will have strong prospects if running to the same level as when a clear second to the redoubtable but now retired Krypios in this last year and who looked as ever when winning well in his prep for this at Sandown last month. Illinois is a classy sort whose rallying win over 1m7f at Longchamp in October provided a strong clue that 2m4f will be within range. If that is indeed the case, he has the form to be the main danger ahead of Sweet William, better than ever last season and who resumed with a good effort at York last month. Candelari is the other main player but this is a significantly tougher Group 1 than when winning in most decisive style at Longchamp last time. He could have more to come but he will need to step up a bit on that Longchamp form. |
Trawlerman |
Illinois |
Trawlerman |
Illinois |
Sweet William |
75 |
6 |
-1.4 |
Coltrane |
IRE |
b |
g |
Mastercraftsman |
Promise Me |
Montjeu |
8 |
58.97 |
112 |
p |
Oisin Murphy |
null |
A M Balding |
Second in this in 2023 but wasn't quite as good last year (well held fifth in this) and was well held by Trawlerman at Sandown last time; this 8yo looks vulnerable. |
Wearing cheek pieces |
131 |
7 |
6 |
-169.23 |
|
|
3 |
0 |
0.0 |
282 |
| 1506601 |
2 |
1 |
4YO plus |
16:20 |
Ascot |
19 Jun 2025 |
Gold Cup |
£368,615 |
2m 3f 210y |
Good to firm-good in places on round course |
null |
Even |
Following the retirement of dual winner Kyprios, Aidan O'Brien relies on the highly talented Illinois as he bids for a record-breaking 10th winner of this illustrious event. However, top-tier success has been elusive for the son of Galileo, who will be stepping into uncharted territory over this marathon trip. That is not the case with the 2024 runner-up, TRAWLERMAN, who has a major chance of going one better this year. The John and Thady Gosden-trained gelding stays well, is effective on the forecast going and enjoyed an ideal preparation by defeating Coltrane by five lengths in the Henry II at Sandown. His stable companion Sweet William and the unexposed French raider Candelari are also capable of being on the premises. |
Ready preference is for TRAWLERMAN, who will have strong prospects if running to the same level as when a clear second to the redoubtable but now retired Krypios in this last year and who looked as ever when winning well in his prep for this at Sandown last month. Illinois is a classy sort whose rallying win over 1m7f at Longchamp in October provided a strong clue that 2m4f will be within range. If that is indeed the case, he has the form to be the main danger ahead of Sweet William, better than ever last season and who resumed with a good effort at York last month. Candelari is the other main player but this is a significantly tougher Group 1 than when winning in most decisive style at Longchamp last time. He could have more to come but he will need to step up a bit on that Longchamp form. |
Trawlerman |
Illinois |
Trawlerman |
Illinois |
Sweet William |
75 |
5 |
195.9 |
Dubai Future |
null |
b |
g |
Dubawi |
Anjaz |
Street Cry |
9 |
58.97 |
116 |
h1 |
James McDonald |
null |
S bin Suroor |
9yo is still a really smart performer, as he showed with Dubai Gold Cup (2m) win in April; something presumably amiss last time; unraced beyond 2m; too much to prove; hood on now. |
Wearing a hood for the first time |
126 |
8 |
2 |
130.65 |
|
|
2 |
18 |
46.7 |
425 |
| 1506601 |
3 |
1 |
4YO plus |
16:20 |
Ascot |
19 Jun 2025 |
Gold Cup |
£368,615 |
2m 3f 210y |
Good to firm-good in places on round course |
null |
Even |
Following the retirement of dual winner Kyprios, Aidan O'Brien relies on the highly talented Illinois as he bids for a record-breaking 10th winner of this illustrious event. However, top-tier success has been elusive for the son of Galileo, who will be stepping into uncharted territory over this marathon trip. That is not the case with the 2024 runner-up, TRAWLERMAN, who has a major chance of going one better this year. The John and Thady Gosden-trained gelding stays well, is effective on the forecast going and enjoyed an ideal preparation by defeating Coltrane by five lengths in the Henry II at Sandown. His stable companion Sweet William and the unexposed French raider Candelari are also capable of being on the premises. |
Ready preference is for TRAWLERMAN, who will have strong prospects if running to the same level as when a clear second to the redoubtable but now retired Krypios in this last year and who looked as ever when winning well in his prep for this at Sandown last month. Illinois is a classy sort whose rallying win over 1m7f at Longchamp in October provided a strong clue that 2m4f will be within range. If that is indeed the case, he has the form to be the main danger ahead of Sweet William, better than ever last season and who resumed with a good effort at York last month. Candelari is the other main player but this is a significantly tougher Group 1 than when winning in most decisive style at Longchamp last time. He could have more to come but he will need to step up a bit on that Longchamp form. |
Trawlerman |
Illinois |
Trawlerman |
Illinois |
Sweet William |
75 |
8 |
-100.0 |
Sweet William |
IRE |
b |
g |
Sea The Stars |
Gale Force |
Shirocco |
6 |
58.97 |
116 |
v |
R Havlin |
null |
J T Gosden |
Behind Trawlerman when 6l third in this last year but improved afterwards; should be better for reappearance run over inadequate 14f; now has the form to go close and needs respecting. |
Wearing a visor |
132 |
3 |
5 |
-6.86 |
|
|
7 |
-67 |
493.51 |
356 |
| 1506601 |
4 |
1 |
4YO plus |
16:20 |
Ascot |
19 Jun 2025 |
Gold Cup |
£368,615 |
2m 3f 210y |
Good to firm-good in places on round course |
null |
Even |
Following the retirement of dual winner Kyprios, Aidan O'Brien relies on the highly talented Illinois as he bids for a record-breaking 10th winner of this illustrious event. However, top-tier success has been elusive for the son of Galileo, who will be stepping into uncharted territory over this marathon trip. That is not the case with the 2024 runner-up, TRAWLERMAN, who has a major chance of going one better this year. The John and Thady Gosden-trained gelding stays well, is effective on the forecast going and enjoyed an ideal preparation by defeating Coltrane by five lengths in the Henry II at Sandown. His stable companion Sweet William and the unexposed French raider Candelari are also capable of being on the premises. |
Ready preference is for TRAWLERMAN, who will have strong prospects if running to the same level as when a clear second to the redoubtable but now retired Krypios in this last year and who looked as ever when winning well in his prep for this at Sandown last month. Illinois is a classy sort whose rallying win over 1m7f at Longchamp in October provided a strong clue that 2m4f will be within range. If that is indeed the case, he has the form to be the main danger ahead of Sweet William, better than ever last season and who resumed with a good effort at York last month. Candelari is the other main player but this is a significantly tougher Group 1 than when winning in most decisive style at Longchamp last time. He could have more to come but he will need to step up a bit on that Longchamp form. |
Trawlerman |
Illinois |
Trawlerman |
Illinois |
Sweet William |
75 |
2 |
97.3 |
Trawlerman |
IRE |
b |
g |
Golden Horn |
Tidespring |
Monsun |
7 |
58.97 |
118 |
h |
W Buick |
null |
J T Gosden |
Late-maturing 7yo who has come into his own since late summer 2023, including clear second in this last year; looked as good as ever last time; leading chance. |
Wearing a hood |
135 |
10 |
3 |
45.85 |
|
|
1 |
33 |
816.67 |
427 |
| 1506601 |
5 |
1 |
4YO plus |
16:20 |
Ascot |
19 Jun 2025 |
Gold Cup |
£368,615 |
2m 3f 210y |
Good to firm-good in places on round course |
null |
Even |
Following the retirement of dual winner Kyprios, Aidan O'Brien relies on the highly talented Illinois as he bids for a record-breaking 10th winner of this illustrious event. However, top-tier success has been elusive for the son of Galileo, who will be stepping into uncharted territory over this marathon trip. That is not the case with the 2024 runner-up, TRAWLERMAN, who has a major chance of going one better this year. The John and Thady Gosden-trained gelding stays well, is effective on the forecast going and enjoyed an ideal preparation by defeating Coltrane by five lengths in the Henry II at Sandown. His stable companion Sweet William and the unexposed French raider Candelari are also capable of being on the premises. |
Ready preference is for TRAWLERMAN, who will have strong prospects if running to the same level as when a clear second to the redoubtable but now retired Krypios in this last year and who looked as ever when winning well in his prep for this at Sandown last month. Illinois is a classy sort whose rallying win over 1m7f at Longchamp in October provided a strong clue that 2m4f will be within range. If that is indeed the case, he has the form to be the main danger ahead of Sweet William, better than ever last season and who resumed with a good effort at York last month. Candelari is the other main player but this is a significantly tougher Group 1 than when winning in most decisive style at Longchamp last time. He could have more to come but he will need to step up a bit on that Longchamp form. |
Trawlerman |
Illinois |
Trawlerman |
Illinois |
Sweet William |
75 |
3 |
-100.0 |
Wonder Legend |
IRE |
b |
g |
Sea The Stars |
Sea Of Wonders |
Fastnet Rock |
5 |
58.97 |
108 |
null |
Daniel Muscutt |
null |
J Ferguson |
Progressed well on the AW, last time putting up fine handicap performance at Newcastle (2m; unraced at further); one from three on grass; may be better on AW; career-best needed. |
null |
116 |
6 |
null |
null |
|
|
4 |
0 |
0.0 |
339 |
| 1506601 |
6 |
1 |
4YO plus |
16:20 |
Ascot |
19 Jun 2025 |
Gold Cup |
£368,615 |
2m 3f 210y |
Good to firm-good in places on round course |
null |
Even |
Following the retirement of dual winner Kyprios, Aidan O'Brien relies on the highly talented Illinois as he bids for a record-breaking 10th winner of this illustrious event. However, top-tier success has been elusive for the son of Galileo, who will be stepping into uncharted territory over this marathon trip. That is not the case with the 2024 runner-up, TRAWLERMAN, who has a major chance of going one better this year. The John and Thady Gosden-trained gelding stays well, is effective on the forecast going and enjoyed an ideal preparation by defeating Coltrane by five lengths in the Henry II at Sandown. His stable companion Sweet William and the unexposed French raider Candelari are also capable of being on the premises. |
Ready preference is for TRAWLERMAN, who will have strong prospects if running to the same level as when a clear second to the redoubtable but now retired Krypios in this last year and who looked as ever when winning well in his prep for this at Sandown last month. Illinois is a classy sort whose rallying win over 1m7f at Longchamp in October provided a strong clue that 2m4f will be within range. If that is indeed the case, he has the form to be the main danger ahead of Sweet William, better than ever last season and who resumed with a good effort at York last month. Candelari is the other main player but this is a significantly tougher Group 1 than when winning in most decisive style at Longchamp last time. He could have more to come but he will need to step up a bit on that Longchamp form. |
Trawlerman |
Illinois |
Trawlerman |
Illinois |
Sweet William |
75 |
7 |
-1.4 |
Yashin |
IRE |
b |
g |
Churchill |
Mirdhak |
Dansili |
6 |
58.97 |
106 |
t |
Callum Shepherd |
null |
M L W Bell |
Right back to best when winning four-runner Gr 3 here on seasonal/stable debut in April (2m; unraced at further); quite a bit more needed to be involved in this. |
Wearing a tonguestrap |
123 |
5 |
4 |
14.1 |
|
|
8 |
-200 |
251.27 |
293 |
| 1506601 |
7 |
1 |
4YO plus |
16:20 |
Ascot |
19 Jun 2025 |
Gold Cup |
£368,615 |
2m 3f 210y |
Good to firm-good in places on round course |
null |
Even |
Following the retirement of dual winner Kyprios, Aidan O'Brien relies on the highly talented Illinois as he bids for a record-breaking 10th winner of this illustrious event. However, top-tier success has been elusive for the son of Galileo, who will be stepping into uncharted territory over this marathon trip. That is not the case with the 2024 runner-up, TRAWLERMAN, who has a major chance of going one better this year. The John and Thady Gosden-trained gelding stays well, is effective on the forecast going and enjoyed an ideal preparation by defeating Coltrane by five lengths in the Henry II at Sandown. His stable companion Sweet William and the unexposed French raider Candelari are also capable of being on the premises. |
Ready preference is for TRAWLERMAN, who will have strong prospects if running to the same level as when a clear second to the redoubtable but now retired Krypios in this last year and who looked as ever when winning well in his prep for this at Sandown last month. Illinois is a classy sort whose rallying win over 1m7f at Longchamp in October provided a strong clue that 2m4f will be within range. If that is indeed the case, he has the form to be the main danger ahead of Sweet William, better than ever last season and who resumed with a good effort at York last month. Candelari is the other main player but this is a significantly tougher Group 1 than when winning in most decisive style at Longchamp last time. He could have more to come but he will need to step up a bit on that Longchamp form. |
Trawlerman |
Illinois |
Trawlerman |
Illinois |
Sweet William |
75 |
4 |
-1.4 |
Candelari |
IRE |
b |
g |
Frankel |
Candara |
Barathea |
4 |
58.51 |
118 |
t1 |
M Barzalona |
null |
F Graffard |
Lightly-raced and steadily progressive 4yo who was well on top at the finish in near 2m Longchamo Gr 1 latest; good chance he'll stay; this Gr 1 is tougher but has to be respected. |
Wearing a tonguestrap for the first time |
124 |
0 |
1 |
252.87 |
|
|
5 |
0 |
0.0 |
356 |
| 1506601 |
8 |
1 |
4YO plus |
16:20 |
Ascot |
19 Jun 2025 |
Gold Cup |
£368,615 |
2m 3f 210y |
Good to firm-good in places on round course |
null |
Even |
Following the retirement of dual winner Kyprios, Aidan O'Brien relies on the highly talented Illinois as he bids for a record-breaking 10th winner of this illustrious event. However, top-tier success has been elusive for the son of Galileo, who will be stepping into uncharted territory over this marathon trip. That is not the case with the 2024 runner-up, TRAWLERMAN, who has a major chance of going one better this year. The John and Thady Gosden-trained gelding stays well, is effective on the forecast going and enjoyed an ideal preparation by defeating Coltrane by five lengths in the Henry II at Sandown. His stable companion Sweet William and the unexposed French raider Candelari are also capable of being on the premises. |
Ready preference is for TRAWLERMAN, who will have strong prospects if running to the same level as when a clear second to the redoubtable but now retired Krypios in this last year and who looked as ever when winning well in his prep for this at Sandown last month. Illinois is a classy sort whose rallying win over 1m7f at Longchamp in October provided a strong clue that 2m4f will be within range. If that is indeed the case, he has the form to be the main danger ahead of Sweet William, better than ever last season and who resumed with a good effort at York last month. Candelari is the other main player but this is a significantly tougher Group 1 than when winning in most decisive style at Longchamp last time. He could have more to come but he will need to step up a bit on that Longchamp form. |
Trawlerman |
Illinois |
Trawlerman |
Illinois |
Sweet William |
75 |
1 |
-100.0 |
Illinois |
IRE |
b |
c |
Galileo |
Danedrop |
Danehill |
4 |
58.51 |
116 |
null |
R L Moore |
null |
A P OBrien |
Yard won this last year; very smart 3yo last season, including Gr 2 win here, while his rallying win at Longchamp (near 15f) augurs very well stamina-wise; winning return; big player. |
null |
132 |
6 |
null |
null |
|
|
6 |
-7 |
160.94 |
425 |