| 1 |
1 |
4YO plus |
19:05 |
Sandown |
29 May 2025 |
Star Sports Henry II Stakes |
£45,368 |
2m 50y |
Good |
null |
Even |
TRAWLERMAN had Al Nayyir (eighth) behind when returning to finish fifth in the Dubai Gold Cup at Meydan last month and this may prove to be an easier assignment. The Gosdens' seven-year-old is a previous Group 2 winner and sets a fair standard with an official rating of 118. Coltrane ran below par when second in a Group 3 at Ascot last month, but he has competed in much deeper contests than this and needs to be considered. Burdett Road looks next best. |
Ready preference is for TRAWLERMAN, who is the clear form pick on his very solid efforts at Ascot last June (second in Gold Cup) and October and overall looks a less risky proposition than main form rivals Al Nayyir (next best) and Coltrane, who would both pose a real threat at their best but have been less than convincing of late. That said, Al Nayyir still has enough going for him to rate the main danger. Smart dual-purpose performer Burdett Road has to be respected form-wise too though his 2m Flat stamina hasn't yet been conclusively proven. |
Trawlerman |
Coltrane |
Trawlerman |
Al Nayyir |
Coltrane |
89 |
1 |
-10.9 |
Al Nayyir |
null |
b |
g |
Dubawi |
Bright Beacon |
Manduro |
7 |
58.97 |
113 |
null |
S De Sousa |
null |
Tom Clover |
Below-par last time but ran to form in previous fifth in valuable Riyadh handicap; peak form would entitle him to respect and can show it in a small field too. |
null |
125 |
4 |
2 |
80.45 |
|
|
5 |
-71 |
777.78 |
366 |
| 2 |
1 |
4YO plus |
19:05 |
Sandown |
29 May 2025 |
Star Sports Henry II Stakes |
£45,368 |
2m 50y |
Good |
null |
Even |
TRAWLERMAN had Al Nayyir (eighth) behind when returning to finish fifth in the Dubai Gold Cup at Meydan last month and this may prove to be an easier assignment. The Gosdens' seven-year-old is a previous Group 2 winner and sets a fair standard with an official rating of 118. Coltrane ran below par when second in a Group 3 at Ascot last month, but he has competed in much deeper contests than this and needs to be considered. Burdett Road looks next best. |
Ready preference is for TRAWLERMAN, who is the clear form pick on his very solid efforts at Ascot last June (second in Gold Cup) and October and overall looks a less risky proposition than main form rivals Al Nayyir (next best) and Coltrane, who would both pose a real threat at their best but have been less than convincing of late. That said, Al Nayyir still has enough going for him to rate the main danger. Smart dual-purpose performer Burdett Road has to be respected form-wise too though his 2m Flat stamina hasn't yet been conclusively proven. |
Trawlerman |
Coltrane |
Trawlerman |
Al Nayyir |
Coltrane |
89 |
3 |
18.8 |
Burdett Road |
null |
b |
g |
Muhaarar |
Diamond Bangle |
Galileo |
5 |
58.97 |
111 |
t |
Hector Crouch |
null |
James Owen |
Smart dual-purpose 5yo who was second in the Champion Hurdle latest; career-best Flat form upped to 2m at Ascot on last run in this sphere; needs a bit more; Flat stamina unproven. |
Wearing a tonguestrap |
126 |
7 |
3 |
41.62 |
|
|
1 |
31 |
475.15 |
416 |
| 3 |
1 |
4YO plus |
19:05 |
Sandown |
29 May 2025 |
Star Sports Henry II Stakes |
£45,368 |
2m 50y |
Good |
null |
Even |
TRAWLERMAN had Al Nayyir (eighth) behind when returning to finish fifth in the Dubai Gold Cup at Meydan last month and this may prove to be an easier assignment. The Gosdens' seven-year-old is a previous Group 2 winner and sets a fair standard with an official rating of 118. Coltrane ran below par when second in a Group 3 at Ascot last month, but he has competed in much deeper contests than this and needs to be considered. Burdett Road looks next best. |
Ready preference is for TRAWLERMAN, who is the clear form pick on his very solid efforts at Ascot last June (second in Gold Cup) and October and overall looks a less risky proposition than main form rivals Al Nayyir (next best) and Coltrane, who would both pose a real threat at their best but have been less than convincing of late. That said, Al Nayyir still has enough going for him to rate the main danger. Smart dual-purpose performer Burdett Road has to be respected form-wise too though his 2m Flat stamina hasn't yet been conclusively proven. |
Trawlerman |
Coltrane |
Trawlerman |
Al Nayyir |
Coltrane |
89 |
2 |
18.8 |
Coltrane |
IRE |
b |
g |
Mastercraftsman |
Promise Me |
Montjeu |
8 |
58.97 |
112 |
p |
Oisin Murphy |
null |
A M Balding |
8yo was still pretty smart last season without quite being the force of old; no more than satisfactory seasonal return at Ascot in April; won well only previous C&D run; respected. |
Wearing cheek pieces |
130 |
6 |
4 |
-141.62 |
|
|
2 |
18 |
248.95 |
285 |
| 4 |
1 |
4YO plus |
19:05 |
Sandown |
29 May 2025 |
Star Sports Henry II Stakes |
£45,368 |
2m 50y |
Good |
null |
Even |
TRAWLERMAN had Al Nayyir (eighth) behind when returning to finish fifth in the Dubai Gold Cup at Meydan last month and this may prove to be an easier assignment. The Gosdens' seven-year-old is a previous Group 2 winner and sets a fair standard with an official rating of 118. Coltrane ran below par when second in a Group 3 at Ascot last month, but he has competed in much deeper contests than this and needs to be considered. Burdett Road looks next best. |
Ready preference is for TRAWLERMAN, who is the clear form pick on his very solid efforts at Ascot last June (second in Gold Cup) and October and overall looks a less risky proposition than main form rivals Al Nayyir (next best) and Coltrane, who would both pose a real threat at their best but have been less than convincing of late. That said, Al Nayyir still has enough going for him to rate the main danger. Smart dual-purpose performer Burdett Road has to be respected form-wise too though his 2m Flat stamina hasn't yet been conclusively proven. |
Trawlerman |
Coltrane |
Trawlerman |
Al Nayyir |
Coltrane |
89 |
5 |
-57.7 |
Tashkhan |
IRE |
b |
g |
Born To Sea |
Tarziyna |
Raven's Pass |
7 |
58.97 |
106 |
null |
Jim Crowley |
null |
B Ellison |
Smart stayer at his best but something to prove on his form over the last year or so; off since September (in a visor, which is left off now); ground any faster than good would be an issue. |
null |
114 |
5 |
5 |
-179.0 |
|
|
4 |
-65 |
93.7 |
241 |
| 5 |
1 |
4YO plus |
19:05 |
Sandown |
29 May 2025 |
Star Sports Henry II Stakes |
£45,368 |
2m 50y |
Good |
null |
Even |
TRAWLERMAN had Al Nayyir (eighth) behind when returning to finish fifth in the Dubai Gold Cup at Meydan last month and this may prove to be an easier assignment. The Gosdens' seven-year-old is a previous Group 2 winner and sets a fair standard with an official rating of 118. Coltrane ran below par when second in a Group 3 at Ascot last month, but he has competed in much deeper contests than this and needs to be considered. Burdett Road looks next best. |
Ready preference is for TRAWLERMAN, who is the clear form pick on his very solid efforts at Ascot last June (second in Gold Cup) and October and overall looks a less risky proposition than main form rivals Al Nayyir (next best) and Coltrane, who would both pose a real threat at their best but have been less than convincing of late. That said, Al Nayyir still has enough going for him to rate the main danger. Smart dual-purpose performer Burdett Road has to be respected form-wise too though his 2m Flat stamina hasn't yet been conclusively proven. |
Trawlerman |
Coltrane |
Trawlerman |
Al Nayyir |
Coltrane |
89 |
4 |
18.8 |
Trawlerman |
IRE |
b |
g |
Golden Horn |
Tidespring |
Monsun |
7 |
58.97 |
118 |
h |
W Buick |
null |
J T Gosden |
Yard won this last year; ran okay at Meydan latest without being at his best; fine chance on excellent Ascot form last June (second in Gold Cup) and October; can front-run. |
Wearing a hood |
132 |
10 |
1 |
170.07 |
|
|
3 |
-10 |
219.72 |
472 |