Result · Goodwood · Friday 1 May 2026
2:40 Goodwood result: Protection Act wins the British Stallion Studs John Dunlop EBF Conditions Stakes (GBB Race)
Class 21m flatGoing Good4 ranTime 1m 39.28sWinner's prize £15,462
Protection Act won the 2:40 at Goodwood on Friday 1 May 2026, beating the 4/6 favourite Pacific Avenue by ¾ length. Ridden by Pat Cosgrave for trainer George Boughey, the three-year-old was sent off at 11/2 and covered the 1m on good ground in 1m 39.28s. Pathein was a further 1¼ lengths back in third at 10/3.
2:40 Goodwood full result: finishing order and SPs
| Pos | Horse | Jockey / trainer | Btn | SP | OR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Protection Act (IRE) 3yo · 9-2 |
Pat Cosgrave George Boughey | — | 11/2 | — |
| 2 |
Pacific Avenue (IRE) 3yo · 9-6 · p |
Saffie Osborne Charlie Appleby | ¾ l | 4/6FAV | 104 |
| 3 |
Pathein (IRE) 3yo · 9-6 |
Daniel Muscutt Ed Dunlop | 1¼ l | 10/3 | 103 |
| 4 |
Allegresse (GB) 3yo · 9-6 |
Rob Hornby Andrew Balding | ½ l | 10/1 | 93 |
Goodwood 2:40 returns
Tote win£6.50Per £1 stake
Exacta£10.901st and 2nd in order
CSF£9.84Computer straight forecast
Trifecta£19.201st, 2nd and 3rd in order
2:40 Goodwood result: FAQs
Who won the 2:40 at Goodwood on Friday 1 May 2026?
Protection Act, ridden by Pat Cosgrave and trained by George Boughey, at a starting price of 11/2.
Did the favourite win?
No. Pacific Avenue, the 4/6 favourite, finished second, ¾ length behind the winner.
What was the winning time?
1m 39.28s over 1m on good ground.
