Justify’s Scandinavia Bursts Into The Leger Picture

[Wandering Eyes]

Aidan O'Brien already has Lambourn for the St Leger, but judged by the way Scandinavia went through Thursday's G3 Bahrain Trophy plans for the Doncaster Classic could yet evolve. Storming to an 8 1/2-length success in the July Festival's 13-furlong opener, the son of Justify is seen as a big staying prospect by connections.

“He seems to be progressing nicely and bounced out of Royal Ascot,” Paul Smith said of the heavily-supported 11-8 favourite. “Ryan said he's uncomplicated and enjoyed the [fast] ground and he could maybe be a Cup horse for next year. We can plot our way towards those staying races later in the year.”

Beaten only a length and a half when fifth in the G2 Queen's Vase, the half-brother to American Pharoah's G1 Prix Saint-Alary winner Above The Curve took a huge step forward here. Sent to the front by Ryan Moore approaching the three-furlong pole, he surged to the line with impressive closing sectionals as Nightime Dancer (Ghaiyyath) followed in his wake.

Different league!

Scandinavia runs out a fine winner of the Group 3 Bahrain Trophy Stakes for Ryan Moore and Aidan O'Brien@BahrainTurfClub | @NewmarketRace pic.twitter.com/up0rrXEG1m

— Racing TV (@RacingTV) July 10, 2025

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