Result · Goodwood · Saturday 23 May 2026
4:20 Goodwood result: Valedictory wins the Avastra Funds Handicap (GBBPlus Race)
Favourite Valedictory won the 4:20 at Goodwood on Saturday 23 May 2026, beating Spinning Wheel by 1½ lengths. Ridden by Benoit De La Sayette for trainer John & Thady Gosden, the four-year-old was sent off at 11/4 and covered the 1m6f on good ground in 3m 1.30s. Dancingwithmyself was a further ¼ length back in third at 11/2. Chilli Queen (self certificate, knocked joint), Finalise (unsuitable ground), Oneforthegutter (self certificate, pulled shoe off), Peaky Blinder (unsuitable ground) were non-runners.
4:20 Goodwood full result: finishing order and SPs
| Pos | Horse | Jockey / trainer | Btn | SP | OR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Valedictory (GB) 4yo · 8-8 · p |
Benoit De La Sayette John & Thady Gosden | — | 11/4FAV | 87 |
| 2 |
Spinning Wheel (GB) 4yo · 9-8 |
Ray Dawson Simon & Ed Crisford | 1½ l | 11/2 | 101 |
| 3 |
Dancingwithmyself (IRE) 5yo · 8-11 |
Pierre-Louis Jamin Michael Bell | ¼ l | 11/2 | 90 |
| 4 |
Moon Over Miami (FR) 5yo · 8-13 |
Hector Crouch Ralph Beckett | 3¾ l | 18/5 | 92 |
| 5 |
Too Soon (GB) 4yo · 8-11 |
Rhys Clutterbuck Gary & Josh Moore | ¼ l | 17/2 | 90 |
| 6 |
Align The Stars (IRE) 5yo · 9-5 · p |
Saffie Osborne Charlie Johnston | 4 l | 10/3 | 98 |
| 7 |
Hipop De Loire (FR) 9yo · 9-12 · b |
Pat Cosgrave Nick Scholfield | 31 l | 50/1 | 105 |
Non-runners: Chilli Queen (self certificate, knocked joint), Finalise (unsuitable ground), Oneforthegutter (self certificate, pulled shoe off), Peaky Blinder (unsuitable ground)
Goodwood 4:20 returns
4:20 Goodwood result: FAQs
Who won the 4:20 at Goodwood on Saturday 23 May 2026?
Valedictory, ridden by Benoit De La Sayette and trained by John & Thady Gosden, at a starting price of 11/4.
Did the favourite win?
Yes. Valedictory won as the 11/4 favourite.
What was the winning time?
3m 1.30s over 1m6f on good ground.
Were there any non-runners?
Yes: Chilli Queen (self certificate, knocked joint), Finalise (unsuitable ground), Oneforthegutter (self certificate, pulled shoe off), Peaky Blinder (unsuitable ground). Bets on a non-runner are refunded, and a Rule 4 deduction may apply to winning bets placed before the withdrawal.
