Trawlerman Race Tips, Betting, and Prediction at Sandown 19:05

First out the gate in our look at the Star Sports Henry II Stakes at Sandown at 19:05 is none other than Trawlerman. This 7-year-old gelding trained by the seasoned duo J & T Gosden and ridden by W Buick comes into the race as the punters' blue-eyed boy with a short live price of 1.8. Trawlerman is heading onto the track with 'good' going over a distance of 2m 50y. Diving into his form, with 2 distance wins among his last 3 wins from 5 races over 720 days, Trawlerman is proving he can handle the lengths. Keeping eyes peeled, the combination of jockey W Buick and the Gosden team has pulled in notable results, especially at this course previously. Not to be overlooked, Burdett Road, a 5-year-old gelding will be piloted by Hector Crouch with training managed by James Owen. The horse steps onto Sandown with a live price tagged at 5, burrowing into a value bet territory. Burdett Road sports a solid long-term form with 3 distance wins out of 6 over the long stretch and a commendable trainer strike rate over the past 30 days. This gelding might bring surprise splashes, sneaking a potential upset. Al Nayyir, another 7-year-old gelding, is paired with jockey S De Sousa and is trained by Tom Clover. Entering the race with longer odds at 7, Al Nayyir might be the choice for bettors hunting for more risk and reward. With one distance win from 3 tries over the last two years, his consistency over greater timespans shows promise but his short-term form lacks any recent wins, hinting at a potential gearing up for a strong comeback. It's tough to rival the strong pairing of W Buick and J & T Gosden with Trawlerman leading as our top prediction for the win. Their outstanding track and distance record could well see them breeze through the finish line first. Remember, sometimes underdogs like Burdett Road do add a bit of spice with surprises in such seasoned fields. Whatever your choice, here’s to hoping your bets strike as rich as Trawlerman's pedigree! Always bet responsibly and enjoy the race!
Article prices indicative and correct at 11:15 am on 29th May 2025

P	Horse	H	T	J	J/T	RL
1^st	5. Trawlerman	3⁵	9⁹	15⁵	22⁹	10⁶
4^th	2. Burdett Road	2⁹	8³	15²	19⁰	8⁹
3^rd	1. Al Nayyir	3⁰	7¹	15³	19²	8⁶
2^nd	3. Coltrane	2⁷	7¹	15¹	16⁸	7⁹
NR	4. Tashkhan	1⁸	5⁷	16⁵	18⁹	7⁵

Sandown 19:05

Race 3 Star Sports Henry II Stakes (2m 50y)

29th May 25