Scandinavia sees off Illinois for Ballydoyle one-two in Goodwood Cup
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.
Illinois attempted to make all but Scandinavia drew upsides over a furlong out and the two had it between them, with the concession of 14lb ultimately proving too much for Moore's mount, who went down by three-quarters of a length. French Master stayed on for a never-nearer third.
O'Brien immediately signalled the St Leger at Doncaster as the big aim for his winner.
"Wayne gave him a lovely ride — in the race at Ascot (Queen's Vase) he was trapped six wide all the way and then at Newmarket Ryan said he felt like a very good horse," he said.
"Illinois went out there in front and looked to have the race won, but then the other horse got him.
"We went to the Gold Cup (with Illinois) without a preparation and I know we haven't seen the best of him.
"Scandinavia is a typical Justify, he just won't lie down, he puts his head down and won't be beaten.
"Lambourn didn't go to the King George as we had one eye on York for him. It's all out in the open and this horse is ready made for the Leger, which is where he will go."
Alan King's hugely popular Trueshan, winner of the race in 2021, was pulled up sharply by Hollie Doyle at halfway, with news sadly emerging his injury had proved to be a fatal one.
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Irish Independent
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- Irish Times
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