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Scandinavia shows class to cruise home in Goodwood Cup

Aidan O’Brien’s son of Justify and his John and Thady Gosden-trained adversary had served up a thriller in the Gold Cup at Royal Ascot and another titanic tussle looked on the cards on the Sussex Downs.

Jockey Ryan Moore on Scandinavia in the winners' enclosure after winning the Al Shaqab Goodwood Cup Stakes (Group 1) race. Pic: Andrew Matthews/PA Wire.

Tue, 28 Jul, 2026 - 16:40

Molly Hunter

Scandinavia confirmed his superiority over Trawlerman to defend his Al Shaqab Goodwood Cup title in fine style at Goodwood.

Aidan O’Brien’s son of Justify and his John and Thady Gosden-trained adversary had served up a thriller in the Gold Cup at Royal Ascot and another titanic tussle looked on the cards on the Sussex Downs.

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