| 1523081 |
1 |
1 |
3YO plus |
15:05 |
Goodwood |
29 Jul 2025 |
Al Shaqab Goodwood Cup Stakes |
£283,550 |
2m |
Good |
null |
Weak |
It takes substance to win this race and although 2021 winner Trueshan has that in abundance, it's most likely one of the younger horses will come to the fore, with ILLINOIS suggested as the leading candidate. Having won the Ormonde at Chester before a gallant second in the Gold Cup at Royal Ascot last month, the son of Galileo looks a natural successor to Kyprios as Ballydoyle's leading stayer. The hat-trick seeking French Master and last year's runner-up Sweet William can ensure the Gosdens also have a big say. |
Aidan O'Brien has a stranglehold at the top of the market here with ILLINOIS and Scandinavia. The latter was an impressive Bahrain Trophy winner last time relishing the fast ground and long straight shooting himself to the top of the Leger market. With more to come over staying trips he is hugely respected but this track may not play to his strengths as much and Ryan Moore opts to ride his stablemate who is preferred. The selection was only narrowly denied at the top level in the 2024 Leger by a stablemate who has franked the form in the Coronation Cup and he came a long way clear of the remainder when runner up to a useful yardstick in the Gold Cup last time. He was outstayed by a good yardstick that day but should have more to offer dropped back to 2m given his previous Ormonde win has been boosted by the runner up. Sweet William was also outstayed at Royal Ascot but finished runner up in this last year so can compete for the final place with Dubai Future who was a long way behind the selection last time at Ascot. However he only finished a place behind that rival and will likely be ridden to pick up the pieces once again. |
Illinois |
French Master |
Illinois |
Scandinavia |
Dubai Future |
70 |
6 |
-64.8 |
Dubai Future |
null |
b |
g |
Dubawi |
Anjaz |
Street Cry |
9 |
62.6 |
116 |
h |
C Soumillon |
null |
S bin Suroor |
Ridden to pick up the pieces 14l third in Gold Cup (Group 1) over 2m4f at Ascot most recent run; form of Dubai Gold Cup win franked in Ascot version; drying ground a plus; interesting at a price |
Wearing a hood |
114 |
5 |
5 |
-109.77 |
|
|
1 |
45 |
187.06 |
324 |
| 1523081 |
2 |
1 |
3YO plus |
15:05 |
Goodwood |
29 Jul 2025 |
Al Shaqab Goodwood Cup Stakes |
£283,550 |
2m |
Good |
null |
Weak |
It takes substance to win this race and although 2021 winner Trueshan has that in abundance, it's most likely one of the younger horses will come to the fore, with ILLINOIS suggested as the leading candidate. Having won the Ormonde at Chester before a gallant second in the Gold Cup at Royal Ascot last month, the son of Galileo looks a natural successor to Kyprios as Ballydoyle's leading stayer. The hat-trick seeking French Master and last year's runner-up Sweet William can ensure the Gosdens also have a big say. |
Aidan O'Brien has a stranglehold at the top of the market here with ILLINOIS and Scandinavia. The latter was an impressive Bahrain Trophy winner last time relishing the fast ground and long straight shooting himself to the top of the Leger market. With more to come over staying trips he is hugely respected but this track may not play to his strengths as much and Ryan Moore opts to ride his stablemate who is preferred. The selection was only narrowly denied at the top level in the 2024 Leger by a stablemate who has franked the form in the Coronation Cup and he came a long way clear of the remainder when runner up to a useful yardstick in the Gold Cup last time. He was outstayed by a good yardstick that day but should have more to offer dropped back to 2m given his previous Ormonde win has been boosted by the runner up. Sweet William was also outstayed at Royal Ascot but finished runner up in this last year so can compete for the final place with Dubai Future who was a long way behind the selection last time at Ascot. However he only finished a place behind that rival and will likely be ridden to pick up the pieces once again. |
Illinois |
French Master |
Illinois |
Scandinavia |
Dubai Future |
70 |
1 |
-12.0 |
French Master |
IRE |
b |
c |
Frankel |
French Dressing |
Sea The Stars |
4 |
62.6 |
108 |
b |
James Doyle |
null |
J T Gosden |
Lot to do and won going away improving for blinkers won a handicap at Ascot over 1m6f by 2 1/2l last time; trainer in form; further than 14f probably suit; very progressive; more needed up in grade but not dismissed |
Wearing blinkers |
113 |
4 |
null |
null |
|
|
5 |
0 |
0.0 |
430 |
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3 |
1 |
3YO plus |
15:05 |
Goodwood |
29 Jul 2025 |
Al Shaqab Goodwood Cup Stakes |
£283,550 |
2m |
Good |
null |
Weak |
It takes substance to win this race and although 2021 winner Trueshan has that in abundance, it's most likely one of the younger horses will come to the fore, with ILLINOIS suggested as the leading candidate. Having won the Ormonde at Chester before a gallant second in the Gold Cup at Royal Ascot last month, the son of Galileo looks a natural successor to Kyprios as Ballydoyle's leading stayer. The hat-trick seeking French Master and last year's runner-up Sweet William can ensure the Gosdens also have a big say. |
Aidan O'Brien has a stranglehold at the top of the market here with ILLINOIS and Scandinavia. The latter was an impressive Bahrain Trophy winner last time relishing the fast ground and long straight shooting himself to the top of the Leger market. With more to come over staying trips he is hugely respected but this track may not play to his strengths as much and Ryan Moore opts to ride his stablemate who is preferred. The selection was only narrowly denied at the top level in the 2024 Leger by a stablemate who has franked the form in the Coronation Cup and he came a long way clear of the remainder when runner up to a useful yardstick in the Gold Cup last time. He was outstayed by a good yardstick that day but should have more to offer dropped back to 2m given his previous Ormonde win has been boosted by the runner up. Sweet William was also outstayed at Royal Ascot but finished runner up in this last year so can compete for the final place with Dubai Future who was a long way behind the selection last time at Ascot. However he only finished a place behind that rival and will likely be ridden to pick up the pieces once again. |
Illinois |
French Master |
Illinois |
Scandinavia |
Dubai Future |
70 |
8 |
69.4 |
Illinois |
IRE |
b |
c |
Galileo |
Danedrop |
Danehill |
4 |
62.6 |
116 |
null |
R L Moore |
null |
A P OBrien |
Yard won this last year; probably stayed though was first-time at trip second beaten 7l in Gold Cup (Group 1) over 2m4f at Ascot latest; narrowly denied in 2024 Leger; steadily progressive; may improve over marathon trips; the pick of Moore; ought to go close |
null |
122 |
5 |
1 |
91.41 |
|
|
7 |
-36 |
746.67 |
413 |
| 1523081 |
4 |
1 |
3YO plus |
15:05 |
Goodwood |
29 Jul 2025 |
Al Shaqab Goodwood Cup Stakes |
£283,550 |
2m |
Good |
null |
Weak |
It takes substance to win this race and although 2021 winner Trueshan has that in abundance, it's most likely one of the younger horses will come to the fore, with ILLINOIS suggested as the leading candidate. Having won the Ormonde at Chester before a gallant second in the Gold Cup at Royal Ascot last month, the son of Galileo looks a natural successor to Kyprios as Ballydoyle's leading stayer. The hat-trick seeking French Master and last year's runner-up Sweet William can ensure the Gosdens also have a big say. |
Aidan O'Brien has a stranglehold at the top of the market here with ILLINOIS and Scandinavia. The latter was an impressive Bahrain Trophy winner last time relishing the fast ground and long straight shooting himself to the top of the Leger market. With more to come over staying trips he is hugely respected but this track may not play to his strengths as much and Ryan Moore opts to ride his stablemate who is preferred. The selection was only narrowly denied at the top level in the 2024 Leger by a stablemate who has franked the form in the Coronation Cup and he came a long way clear of the remainder when runner up to a useful yardstick in the Gold Cup last time. He was outstayed by a good yardstick that day but should have more to offer dropped back to 2m given his previous Ormonde win has been boosted by the runner up. Sweet William was also outstayed at Royal Ascot but finished runner up in this last year so can compete for the final place with Dubai Future who was a long way behind the selection last time at Ascot. However he only finished a place behind that rival and will likely be ridden to pick up the pieces once again. |
Illinois |
French Master |
Illinois |
Scandinavia |
Dubai Future |
70 |
2 |
-12.0 |
Military Academy |
null |
b |
g |
Fastnet Rock |
Sovereign Parade |
Galileo |
4 |
62.6 |
112 |
p |
W Buick |
null |
J T Gosden |
Back to form second beaten a neck in Tapster Stakes (Listed) over 12f here latest; top course jockey; off a short-break; suited by 1m4f and some give; 2024 Floodlit winner; stamina concerns up in trip |
Wearing cheek pieces |
116 |
5 |
null |
null |
|
|
8 |
-57 |
224.93 |
407 |
| 1523081 |
5 |
1 |
3YO plus |
15:05 |
Goodwood |
29 Jul 2025 |
Al Shaqab Goodwood Cup Stakes |
£283,550 |
2m |
Good |
null |
Weak |
It takes substance to win this race and although 2021 winner Trueshan has that in abundance, it's most likely one of the younger horses will come to the fore, with ILLINOIS suggested as the leading candidate. Having won the Ormonde at Chester before a gallant second in the Gold Cup at Royal Ascot last month, the son of Galileo looks a natural successor to Kyprios as Ballydoyle's leading stayer. The hat-trick seeking French Master and last year's runner-up Sweet William can ensure the Gosdens also have a big say. |
Aidan O'Brien has a stranglehold at the top of the market here with ILLINOIS and Scandinavia. The latter was an impressive Bahrain Trophy winner last time relishing the fast ground and long straight shooting himself to the top of the Leger market. With more to come over staying trips he is hugely respected but this track may not play to his strengths as much and Ryan Moore opts to ride his stablemate who is preferred. The selection was only narrowly denied at the top level in the 2024 Leger by a stablemate who has franked the form in the Coronation Cup and he came a long way clear of the remainder when runner up to a useful yardstick in the Gold Cup last time. He was outstayed by a good yardstick that day but should have more to offer dropped back to 2m given his previous Ormonde win has been boosted by the runner up. Sweet William was also outstayed at Royal Ascot but finished runner up in this last year so can compete for the final place with Dubai Future who was a long way behind the selection last time at Ascot. However he only finished a place behind that rival and will likely be ridden to pick up the pieces once again. |
Illinois |
French Master |
Illinois |
Scandinavia |
Dubai Future |
70 |
4 |
23.1 |
Sunway |
FR |
b |
c |
Galiway |
Kensea |
Kendargent |
4 |
62.6 |
114 |
t |
Oisin Murphy |
null |
D Menuisier |
Better run in blinkers and probably reflected ability fourth beaten 4 1/2l in Hardwicke Stakes (Group 2) over 12f at Ascot latest; runner up in 2024 Irish Derby; bit to find and stamina concerns up in trip |
Wearing a tonguestrap |
113 |
6 |
2 |
28.02 |
|
|
2 |
20 |
109.8 |
348 |
| 1523081 |
6 |
1 |
3YO plus |
15:05 |
Goodwood |
29 Jul 2025 |
Al Shaqab Goodwood Cup Stakes |
£283,550 |
2m |
Good |
null |
Weak |
It takes substance to win this race and although 2021 winner Trueshan has that in abundance, it's most likely one of the younger horses will come to the fore, with ILLINOIS suggested as the leading candidate. Having won the Ormonde at Chester before a gallant second in the Gold Cup at Royal Ascot last month, the son of Galileo looks a natural successor to Kyprios as Ballydoyle's leading stayer. The hat-trick seeking French Master and last year's runner-up Sweet William can ensure the Gosdens also have a big say. |
Aidan O'Brien has a stranglehold at the top of the market here with ILLINOIS and Scandinavia. The latter was an impressive Bahrain Trophy winner last time relishing the fast ground and long straight shooting himself to the top of the Leger market. With more to come over staying trips he is hugely respected but this track may not play to his strengths as much and Ryan Moore opts to ride his stablemate who is preferred. The selection was only narrowly denied at the top level in the 2024 Leger by a stablemate who has franked the form in the Coronation Cup and he came a long way clear of the remainder when runner up to a useful yardstick in the Gold Cup last time. He was outstayed by a good yardstick that day but should have more to offer dropped back to 2m given his previous Ormonde win has been boosted by the runner up. Sweet William was also outstayed at Royal Ascot but finished runner up in this last year so can compete for the final place with Dubai Future who was a long way behind the selection last time at Ascot. However he only finished a place behind that rival and will likely be ridden to pick up the pieces once again. |
Illinois |
French Master |
Illinois |
Scandinavia |
Dubai Future |
70 |
3 |
-12.0 |
Sweet William |
IRE |
b |
g |
Sea The Stars |
Gale Force |
Shirocco |
6 |
62.6 |
116 |
v |
R Havlin |
null |
J T Gosden |
Made too much use of fourth beaten 19l in Gold Cup (Group 1) over 2m4f at Ascot latest; runner up in this last year to superstar; drop in trip a big plus; trainer in form; may contend |
Wearing a visor |
120 |
5 |
4 |
-35.41 |
|
|
6 |
-10 |
71.97 |
322 |
| 1523081 |
7 |
1 |
3YO plus |
15:05 |
Goodwood |
29 Jul 2025 |
Al Shaqab Goodwood Cup Stakes |
£283,550 |
2m |
Good |
null |
Weak |
It takes substance to win this race and although 2021 winner Trueshan has that in abundance, it's most likely one of the younger horses will come to the fore, with ILLINOIS suggested as the leading candidate. Having won the Ormonde at Chester before a gallant second in the Gold Cup at Royal Ascot last month, the son of Galileo looks a natural successor to Kyprios as Ballydoyle's leading stayer. The hat-trick seeking French Master and last year's runner-up Sweet William can ensure the Gosdens also have a big say. |
Aidan O'Brien has a stranglehold at the top of the market here with ILLINOIS and Scandinavia. The latter was an impressive Bahrain Trophy winner last time relishing the fast ground and long straight shooting himself to the top of the Leger market. With more to come over staying trips he is hugely respected but this track may not play to his strengths as much and Ryan Moore opts to ride his stablemate who is preferred. The selection was only narrowly denied at the top level in the 2024 Leger by a stablemate who has franked the form in the Coronation Cup and he came a long way clear of the remainder when runner up to a useful yardstick in the Gold Cup last time. He was outstayed by a good yardstick that day but should have more to offer dropped back to 2m given his previous Ormonde win has been boosted by the runner up. Sweet William was also outstayed at Royal Ascot but finished runner up in this last year so can compete for the final place with Dubai Future who was a long way behind the selection last time at Ascot. However he only finished a place behind that rival and will likely be ridden to pick up the pieces once again. |
Illinois |
French Master |
Illinois |
Scandinavia |
Dubai Future |
70 |
7 |
58.3 |
Trueshan |
FR |
b |
g |
Planteur |
Shao Line |
General Holme |
9 |
62.6 |
114 |
null |
Hollie Doyle |
null |
A King |
Winner of three G1s including this in 2021; fourth beaten 7l in Prix Vicomtesse Vigier (Group 1) at Longchamp latest; top jockey back on board; off a short-break; not the force of old and could do with some rain |
null |
117 |
6 |
3 |
13.1 |
|
|
3 |
18 |
45.19 |
392 |
| 1523081 |
8 |
1 |
3YO plus |
15:05 |
Goodwood |
29 Jul 2025 |
Al Shaqab Goodwood Cup Stakes |
£283,550 |
2m |
Good |
null |
Weak |
It takes substance to win this race and although 2021 winner Trueshan has that in abundance, it's most likely one of the younger horses will come to the fore, with ILLINOIS suggested as the leading candidate. Having won the Ormonde at Chester before a gallant second in the Gold Cup at Royal Ascot last month, the son of Galileo looks a natural successor to Kyprios as Ballydoyle's leading stayer. The hat-trick seeking French Master and last year's runner-up Sweet William can ensure the Gosdens also have a big say. |
Aidan O'Brien has a stranglehold at the top of the market here with ILLINOIS and Scandinavia. The latter was an impressive Bahrain Trophy winner last time relishing the fast ground and long straight shooting himself to the top of the Leger market. With more to come over staying trips he is hugely respected but this track may not play to his strengths as much and Ryan Moore opts to ride his stablemate who is preferred. The selection was only narrowly denied at the top level in the 2024 Leger by a stablemate who has franked the form in the Coronation Cup and he came a long way clear of the remainder when runner up to a useful yardstick in the Gold Cup last time. He was outstayed by a good yardstick that day but should have more to offer dropped back to 2m given his previous Ormonde win has been boosted by the runner up. Sweet William was also outstayed at Royal Ascot but finished runner up in this last year so can compete for the final place with Dubai Future who was a long way behind the selection last time at Ascot. However he only finished a place behind that rival and will likely be ridden to pick up the pieces once again. |
Illinois |
French Master |
Illinois |
Scandinavia |
Dubai Future |
70 |
5 |
5.5 |
Scandinavia |
USA |
b |
c |
Justify |
Fabulous |
Galileo |
3 |
56.25 |
103 |
p |
W M Lordan |
null |
A P OBrien |
Yard won this last year; suited by the long run for home, going away, improved markedly won Bahrain Trophy Stakes (Group 3) at Newmarket (July) over 1m5f by 8 1/2l last time; probably stay beyond 14f, suited by fast ground; made for the Leger but no stable second string here |
Wearing cheek pieces |
121 |
9 |
null |
null |
|
|
4 |
9 |
182.86 |
335 |