Najidi Storm, a horse bred from the renowned sire Frankel, became the shortest-priced loser in British racing history on Tuesday at Goodwood Racecourse. Starting as the heavy favorite at odds of 1-33 in the Cleansing Service Group Novice Stakes, Najidi Storm was narrowly beaten into second place by Wreck It Ronnie, who won at odds of 10-1.

The race featured only three runners and was contested over 10 furlongs. Despite Najidi Storm’s strong reputation—being a half-brother to a St Leger winner and having secured a win on his debut in August—the horse was unable to overcome Wreck It Ronnie, who took an early lead under jockey Kieren Fox and maintained dominance throughout. Lewis Edmunds, riding the favored Najidi Storm, was unable to close the gap. The third contender, Dream Of Albion, finished a distant 76 lengths behind the winner.

This upset broke the previous record for the shortest-priced loser in British racing, previously held jointly by Doom in 2023 and Royal Forest in 1948, both of whom lost at 1-25 odds. The high-profile result sparked reactions from bookmakers, who expressed frustration at the outcome. Brian O’Keeffe from BOYLE Sports noted that although Najidi Storm’s loss was unusual, it did not yield profits for the bookmakers in this case, as many bettors had placed wagers on the rank outsider Wreck It Ronnie. O’Keeffe referred to the winner as “the biggest liability” in the race.

Similarly, Paul Binfield of Paddy Power commented on the surprising finish, highlighting how Wreck It Ronnie’s victory was unfavorable for those betting on the heavily backed favorite. He remarked, “Wreck It Ronnie sure lived up to his name with favourite-backers,” noting that the outcome was a loss for punters who took a chance on the longshot rather than the expected winner.

Najidi Storm’s defeat at such prohibitive odds marks a rare and notable moment in British flat racing, underscoring the unpredictability of the sport despite form and breeding expectations.