Scandinavia sees off Illinois for Ballydoyle one-two in Goodwood Cup

Aidan O'Brien immediately signalled the St Leger at Doncaster as the big aim for his winner.

UP FOR THE CUP: Scandinavia, left, wins the Al Shaqab Goodwood Cup in the hands of Wayne Lordan. Picture: Andrew Matthews/PA 

Scandinavia got the better of stablemate Illinois in a thrilling finish to the Al Shaqab Goodwood Cup Stakes, in a race overshadowed by a fatal injury to the veteran Trueshan.

The Aidan O'Brien-trained stable companions dominated the betting, so while Scandinavia was discarded by Ryan Moore, Wayne Lordan's mount was still only a 4-1 shot following his victory in the Bahrain Trophy at Newmarket.