Scandinavia Beats Illinois for O'Brien Goodwood Cup One-Two Amid Trueshan Fatal Injury

Three-year-old Scandinavia delivered a standout performance to win the Group One Goodwood Cup, outbattling stablemate Illinois in a thrilling finish, marking Aidan O'Brien's fifth victory in this prestigious two-mile contest. Jockey Wayne Lordan, who also won the Epsom Derby for O'Brien earlier in the year, praised Scandinavia's improvement and potential, suggesting the colt could follow in the footsteps of staying legend Kyprios. Despite Illinois's strong front-running effort, Scandinavia's late surge secured a three-quarter length victory, benefiting from a weight allowance. The race was overshadowed by the tragic injury and subsequent euthanasia of 2021 winner Trueshan, which deeply affected jockey Hollie Doyle and the racing community. Scandinavia's victory positions him as a leading contender for the upcoming Betfred St Leger, with O'Brien signaling this as the colt's next major target. Additionally, Eve Johnson Houghton's Zavateri maintained an unbeaten record with a gutsy win in the Group Two Vintage Stakes, further highlighting the day's competitive racing.