Scandinavia retains Goodwood Cup after loose horse disrupts Group One race
Scandinavia won the Goodwood Cup by eight and a half lengths on July 28, 2026, after riderless Amiloc crossed the leaders and disrupted runner-up Trawlerman.

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Scandinavia won the Goodwood Cup by eight and a half lengths on July 28, 2026, after riderless Amiloc crossed the leaders and disrupted runner-up Trawlerman.


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