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Record short priced favourite defeated in shocking Goodwood upset

Punters celebrated and bookmakers suffered heavy losses after the shortest priced favourite in British racing history was beaten at Goodwood.

Written by the BettingEdgeHub desk, 10 September 2026

Najidi Storm made history for all the wrong reasons after failing to win at Goodwood. Sent off as the heavy one to thirty three favourite in a three horse race, the runner could not secure victory. Instead, the ten to one outsider Wreck It Ronnie claimed the win under jockey Kieren Fox. This shocking result represents the shortest priced defeat in the history of British horse racing.

Record breaking upset

The previous record for the shortest priced loser was set in twenty twenty three. That occurred when Doom was beaten by Karmology at Ripon. The new record holder Wreck It Ronnie is partially owned by Manchester City football player Phil Foden. While many expected the favourite to stroll to victory, the actual outcome left bookmakers facing massive payouts.

Bookies take a hit

Bookmakers reported significant losses despite the defeat of such a heavily backed horse. Representatives from BoyleSports explained that while Najidi Storm ruined many accumulator bets, punters actively looked for value elsewhere. Many of those bettors chose to back Wreck It Ronnie, making the winner the biggest liability in the book. Paddy Power also reported that the runner was a major loser for their book as punters took a chance against the favourite.

Wagering requirements not stated

This news story does not involve a specific betting promotion or bonus offer. Consequently, any wagering requirement associated with the event was not stated. Punters who placed standard single bets on the outsider were paid out in cash according to the starting price. The rare combination of a historic upset and heavy bookmaker losses will be remembered for a long time.