Trawlerman dominates the Ascot Gold Cup under William Buick. Photo: Reuters
Trawlerman produced a stunning performance to lead from pillar to post and win Royal Ascot’s most historic race, the Group One Ascot Gold Cup (3,991m), for in-form father and son training partnership John and Thady Gosden on Thursday.
It was quite some way for jockey William Buick to win his first Gold Cup aged 36, the winner also breaking the track record.
Norway-born Buick, who also rode Wednesday’s feature-race winner Ombudsman for the Gosdens, stood up in the saddle and saluted the crowd, punching the air.
“He is a great horse, only beaten by the great Kyprios last year,” said Buick. “I did not have to put the brakes on once.
