Trawlerman nets Henry II prize with ease

justified odds-on favouritism in some style to land the Star Sports Henry II Stakes at Sandown.

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.