Phil Foden, the English footballer and part-owner of the horse Wreck It Ronnie, made history in British racing on Tuesday when his horse won a major upset at the Goodwood racecourse. Wreck It Ronnie, a 10-1 outsider trained by Charlie Pike, triumphed in the Cleansing Service Group Novice Stakes, defeating Najidi Storm, who had been the shortest-priced loser in British racing history. Najidi Storm, a horse trained by Harry Charlton and related to the 2019 St Leger winner Logician, had started at odds of 1-33, meaning many bettors expected him to win. Foden, who couldn’t attend the race due to Champions League duties, co-owns Wreck It Ronnie with Gary Gillies. Charlie Pike, Wreck It Ronnie’s trainer, reflected on the race, saying it was a “good day” and that the horse performed “brilliantly.” He explained that the team aimed to take control of the race early to avoid being held back by less experienced horses. While they hadn’t expected to win, Pike was pleased with the outcome, calling it a “big result” and a promising start for Foden’s racing partnership. He also expressed excitement about working with Foden, internet tipster Scott Shearsmith, and Gary Gillies moving forward. The defeat of Najidi Storm broke a long-standing record. Previously, the shortest-priced losers in British racing history were Doom in 2023 and Royal Forest in 1948, both of which had started at 1-25. Brian O’Keeffe from BOYLE Sports noted that while the result was historic, it wasn’t a win for the bookmakers, as many punters had bet heavily on Najidi Storm. He added that the attention had shifted to Wreck It Ronnie, who was seen as a risky bet against the heavily favored horse. Paddy Power’s Paul Binfield also commented on the unusual outcome, noting that Wreck It Ronnie lived up to his name by defeating the favorite. He explained that while the horse was a “loser” in the bookmaker’s sense—meaning bettors who backed him would have lost money—the race saw many punters take a chance against the heavily favored Najidi Storm. This unusual result highlighted the unpredictability of horse racing and the risks involved in betting on heavily favored horses.