Sandown
Today, May 29, 2025FlatClass 12m
Verdict
Verdict
If TRAWLERMAN is in the same form as when runner-up in the Ascot Gold Cup last term he should prove hard to beat here. Coltrane may provide the chief threat in an intriguing contest.
Trawlerman
Coltrane
Al Nayyir
2m Grp 3
2m Grp 3
Each Way terms: 1/4 odds for first 2 places
- 5. TrawlermanJ: William BuickT: John & Thady GosdenF: 0111/323-5
- Price History:
- 1.91
- Age:
- 7
- Weight:
- 9-4
- Gear:
- hood
- Official Rating:
- 0
- Days Since Last Run:
- 54
VerdictVery smart gelding. Bit below best when fifth of 10 in Dubai Gold Cup on return at Meydan (15.9f, good) 54 days ago but only found Kyprios too good when second in Ascot Gold Cup last season and sets the standard on that form. - 3. ColtraneJ: Oisin MurphyT: Andrew BaldingF: 5/015643-2
- Price History:
- 6.00
- Age:
- 8
- Weight:
- 9-4
- Gear:
- cheekpieces
- Official Rating:
- 0
- Days Since Last Run:
- 29
VerdictLargely acquitted himself well in high quality staying contests last season and returned with solid second in Sagaro Stakes at Ascot (16f, firm) last month. Another bold bid is on the cards. 
2. Burdett RoadJ: Hector CrouchT: James OwenF: 153/50416-- Price History:
- 5.50
- Age:
- 5
- Weight:
- 9-4
- Gear:
- tongue strap
- Official Rating:
- 0
- Days Since Last Run:
- 79
VerdictTook a step forward when making all in 5-runner listed contest at Newmarket (12f) last September and far from disgraced in Ascot Group 1 next time. Returns from a solid hurdling campaign and can make presence felt here.- 1. Al NayyirJ: Silvestre De SousaT: Tom CloverF: 425215-58
- Price History:
- 7.50
- Age:
- 7
- Weight:
- 9-4
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 0
- Days Since Last Run:
- 54
VerdictProved better than ever when taking Newmarket listed race (16f) in testing conditions last September and hasn't been seen to best effect in either start this year. Warrants respect, particularly if rain arrives. 
4. TashkhanJ: Jim CrowleyT: Brian EllisonF: 133/05930-- Price History:
- 34.00
- Age:
- 7
- Weight:
- 9-4
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 0
- Days Since Last Run:
- 242
VerdictBest when mud is flying and standout effort last term came when third in Chester handicap under such conditions. May well need this outing and has plenty on his plate in this company.- Unnamed Favourite
- Unnamed 2nd Favourite