Scandinavia to Remain in Northern Hemisphere

Scandinavia to remain in northern hemisphere

Aidan O'Brien has confirmed Scandinavia will not run in this year's Melbourne Cup and will be put away until next season, with the Gold Cup at Royal Ascot pencilled in as his primary objective.

Scandinavia Camp Opts Against Melbourne Cup, With 2026 Gold Cup In Mind

Classic winner Scandinavia will not travel Down Under for a G1 Melbourne Cup engagement in November, trainer Aidan O'Brien revealed. The son of Justify, fresh off consecutive victories in the G1 Goodwood Cup and the G1 St Leger, will head to winter quarters instead with an eye to Royal Ascot's G1 Gold Cup in June. O'Brien told the PA news agency of the Coolmore partners' runner, “He's not going [to Australia], he's finished for the year and will…

Aidan O'Brien's Scandinavia ruled out of Melbourne Cup run

St Leger winner will have a winter break, with the Gold Cup at Royal Ascot his aim next term.