Glorious Goodwood 2025: Scandinavia Beats Stable-Mate Illinois in Goodwood Cup

Glorious Goodwood: Scandinavia wins Goodwood Cup but Trueshan tragedy casts cloud

Scandinavia took the honours in a thrilling finish to the Al Shaqab Goodwood Cup – but the opening day of Glorious was overshadowed by a fatal injury to former winner Trueshan in the same race.

Glorious Goodwood 2025: Scandinavia beats stable-mate Illinois in Goodwood Cup

Three-year-old leads home a one-two for Aidan O'Brien the Group One feature on the opening day in West Sussex but veteran stayer Trueshan suffers fatal injury

Iconic horse Trueshan dies after horror injury during Goodwood Cup

A much-loved horse has died at the Goodwood Cup.

Popular Stayer Trueshan Suffers Fatal Injury In The Goodwood Cup

Trueshan, one of the most popular stayers of the modern era, suffered a fatal injury in the Goodwood Cup that was won by Scandinavia. Alan King's stable star was running in the race for a fourth time, having won the Group 1 contest in 2021, and the nine-year-old was taking part in his 35th race