Trueshan Dies, Scandinavia Wins Goodwood Cup

The opening day of Glorious Goodwood was overshadowed by the death of beloved stayer Trueshan, who was euthanized after breaking his left hind pastern during the Group One Goodwood Cup. Jockey Hollie Doyle quickly pulled up the nine-year-old after the injury, which was deemed irrecoverable. Trueshan, trained by Alan King, won 16 races, including the 2021 Goodwood Cup and multiple Long Distance Cups at Ascot, earning over £1.8 million. The racing community and fans mourned his loss, highlighting his impact on the sport and Doyle's career. In the same race, Scandinavia triumphed over stablemate Illinois, giving trainer Aidan O'Brien a one-two finish, though celebrations were muted by the tragedy. Tributes poured in from the British Horseracing Authority and racing figures, underscoring both Trueshan's achievements and the sport's inherent risks.