Stradivarius to race on despite defeat to Kyprios in Goodwood Cup
Stradivarius will not be retiring after just missing out on a fifth Goodwood Cup by a neck from the impressive Kyprios on the first day of the Goodwood Festival.
Many believed the eight-year-old staying legend would be bowing out after the Group 1 showpiece but owner Bjorn Nielsen confirmed he would race on.
"He won't stop on that. This is not his last race," said Nielsen.
Kyprios claimed the pulsating renewal of the Al Shaqab Goodwood Cup to back up his Ascot Gold Cup victory for Aidan O'Brien and Ryan Moore.
Stradivarius went down on his sword having again found a little trouble in running, this time under Andrea Atzeni as Frankie Dettori watched on from the sidelines.
Though he got to the front inside the last furlong, Kyprios (6/4 favourite) kept finding more and got his head back in front in the last 200 yards to hold on for a neck victory.
🥊 A glorious @Goodwood_Races Cup!!
— Racing TV (@RacingTV) July 26, 2022
The three big guns fight out a thriller with Kyprios seeing off the gallant Stradivarius & Trueshan for @Ballydoyle & Ryan Moore
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