Trawlerman nets biggest staying prize of them all

Second to Kyprios 12 months ago, the Godolphin-owned seven-year-old took full advantage of the dual winner's retirement in the Gold Cup

POWERING HOME: Trawlerman pulls clear of his rivals to win the Gold Cup on day three of Royal Ascot. Picture: David Davies/PA 

Trawlerman made every yard of the running in the Gold Cup to go one better than last year for John and Thady Gosden in the Royal Ascot highlight.

Second to Kyprios 12 months ago, the Godolphin-owned seven-year-old took full advantage of the dual winner's retirement under an excellently-judged ride from William Buick.