Historic Upset at Goodwood as Najidi Storm Falls Short
- Najidi Storm, with a starting price of 1-33, became the shortest-priced loser in British racing history.
- The previous record was held by Doom in 2023 and Royal Forest in 1948, both at odds of 1-25.
- Paddy Power and Boyle Sports reported net losses despite the favorite’s defeat.
- Wreck It Ronnie, part-owned by Manchester City player Phil Foden, won the race at odds of 10-1.
- Only three horses competed over the ten-furlong trip, with Dream Of Albion finishing far behind.
Najidi Storm’s unexpected loss at Goodwood marked a historic upset in British horse racing, breaking a record that stood since 1948. Despite being heavily favored with a roughly 97% chance of winning, sportsbooks like Paddy Power and Boyle Sports faced losses due to punters betting on Wreck It Ronnie instead.
This event underscores how even when favorites lose, fixed-odds bookmakers can still incur losses if bets are skewed towards other contenders. ((Source)
