15.53
GoodGordon Scorer Birthday Celebration Handicap Hurdle
- Prize money: £5888.31
- 2m 4f 28y
- Class 4
- 8 runners
Runners: 8 runners
Type: Hurdle Turf
Surface: Turf
Weather: Light rain
7/1
Form: 23P2-
Last run: 204 days
W: 12st 1lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 111
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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2nd 1 |
26th Sep 2026 Good 2m 7f 16y Class 5 |
12st 0lb |
Chase winner at Newcastle (2m4f, good) off 2lb higher in April and followed that with two creditable thirds at around this trip, but not in the same form since; 0-7 over hurdles but on a fair mark back in this sphere and the step back up in trip should help. |
6/1 |
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4th 1 |
15th Aug 2026 Good 2m 5f 89y Class 5 |
12st 0lb |
2m4f winner at Newcastle in April and his following thirds were respectable, at about 3m; however, last two runs (2m4f) not so encouraging and has a lot of weight. |
7/1 |
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7th 7 |
7th Jul 2026 Good 2m 4f 0y Class 4 |
11st 2lb |
Hasn't really kicked on since making the breakthrough over fences at Newcastle (2m4f, good) in April and Hexham last time was a backward step; previous efforts weren't too bad, so if forgiven that last run a case could be made off this mark. |
12/1 |
2/1
Form: -02212 CD
Last run: 16 days
W: 11st 10lb
7 yo Gelding
OR: 106
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
1st 1 |
4th Oct 2026 Good 2m 7f 70y Class 3 |
12st 0lb |
Fast-improving 8yo when he won four times this summer, including at this track, and he ran respectably when fifth of 11 in Class 2 at Perth ten days ago; tongued tied on last two outings; may need to resume his improvement but he stays and will probably be bang there. |
11/2 |
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5th 1 |
24th Sep 2026 Good 2m 7f 207y Class 2 |
12st 0lb |
Fast-improving 8yo who scored at Cartmel (3m1f, good to soft; first-time tongue-tie) last month and has now won four of his last five; latest 4lb rise does not look excessive; commands respect. |
5/1 |
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1st 3 |
31st Aug 2026 Good 3m 1f 83y Class 2 |
11st 13lb |
In excellent form this season, winning three times on good ground (2m4f-2m7f; once here); last month's clear second at Uttoxeter (2m7f, good) was another career best but he's 5lb higher today and the forecast rain is a likely negative; goes beyond about 3m for first time; tongue-tie added. |
11/4 |
7/2
Form: 15-251 CD
Last run: 103 days
W: 11st 10lb
8 yo Gelding
OR: 106
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
3rd 10 |
2nd Oct 2026 Good 2m 4f 28y Class 4 |
10st 10lb |
Gained four of his five hurdle wins here (two over 2m4f); seemingly on the downgrade now but didn't run badly when fifth at Perth (3m, good) in early July and ought to be better suited by this shorter trip; returns from a break on a tempting mark; dangerous to ignore. |
10/1 |
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5th 2 |
2nd Jul 2026 Good 2m 7f 207y Class 5 |
11st 11lb |
Continues to slide in the weights, now 10lb below his last winning mark (2m4f, Hexham); Kelso fourth (2m5f; in first-time blinkers) was okay but his latest Hexham effort (2m) was a poor one; plenty to prove, particularly over 3m. |
12/1 |
Form: 52436-
Last run: 243 days
W: 11st 8lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: 104
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
1st 14 |
17th Apr 2026 Soft 2m 5f 91y Class 2 |
10st 10lb |
Easy win at Hexham (2m4f, good to soft) last October and he's continued to run well (soft/good to soft), finishing 11l fourth of 17 at Haydock (2m5f) in January on his last handicap start; not ruled out each-way although there's a suspicion he's vulnerable to stronger stayers at this trip. |
16/1 |
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3rd 3 |
16th Feb 2026 Good To Soft 2m 1f 0y Class 4 |
11st 7lb |
In good form in handicaps this season, winning easily at Hexham (2m4f, good to soft) in October and running well in defeat at Haydock (2m3f/2m5f, good to soft) on his last two starts; also effective on soft; has been shaping as though this drop back in trip could suit; major player. |
5/1 |
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4th 4 |
17th Jan 2026 Good To Soft 2m 5f 50y Class 4 |
11st 12lb |
Has shown improvement this term and was collared only in the final strides at Haydock (2m3f, good to soft) most recently, having been mostly clear from four out; likely player provided he stays this new trip. |
7/1 |
8/1
Form: 09-634
Last run: 90 days
W: 11st 4lb
5 yo Filly
OR: 100
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
7th 1 |
13th Apr 2026 Good To Soft 2m 0f 48y Class 4 |
12st 0lb |
Returned to form to cause 50-1 shock over C&D (soft; front pair clear) last month and is now 3-13 over hurdles; it's hard to predict whether she'll be in the right mood again but she won't mind if the ground dries out. |
6/1 |
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1st 11 |
25th Mar 2026 Good To Soft 2m 0f 48y Class 4 |
10st 7lb |
Scored at Ayr (2m) in November on just her second run for current yard but well below par all three runs since, only 11th at Carlisle (2m1f) last month; others are preferred. |
50/1 |
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11th 13 |
16th Feb 2026 Good To Soft 2m 1f 0y Class 4 |
11st 3lb |
Ex-Irish; 33-1 winner at Ayr (2m, soft; tongue-tie refitted) in November on second run for present yard but she hasn't run as well since, last time when stepped up to 3m; others look stronger. |
20/1 |
6/1
Form: 4923-F C BF
Last run: 153 days
W: 11st 3lb
11 yo Gelding
OR: 99
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
13th 7 |
20th Mar 2026 Good To Soft 2m 7f 180y Class 2 |
11st 3lb |
12yo who exploited a career-low mark in reapplied cheekpieces (retained since) at Doncaster (3m, good to soft) in November and followed up there (3m, good to soft) in December, making all under Oscar Palmer each time; he's a player if resuming where he left off. |
6/1 |
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5 |
15th Oct 2025 Good 3m 0f 26y Class 5 |
11st 8lb |
Not the force of old but, following a wind operation, arrested decline and was placed twice at Hexham (2m4f; stays 3m) in the spring; absent since falling quite heavily there in May but has a fighting chance if ready to roll. |
7/1 |
25/1
Form: 20-760
Last run: 17 days
W: 10st 13lb
7 yo Gelding
OR: 95
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
8 |
16th May 2026 Good 2m 4f 189y Class 5 |
11st 2lb |
Still to score over fences and has been pulled up in 3m handicap chases at Hexham on his last two runs; tried in different headgear. |
20/1 |
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5 |
13th Apr 2026 Good To Soft 3m 0f 41y Class 5 |
11st 2lb |
0-9 over fences and he's struggled on his last two starts; however, first-time cheekpieces had a positive impact when he was second off 4lb higher over C&D (good to soft) last November, so perhaps today's first-time blinkers and tongue-tie will give him a boost. |
16/1 |
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3 |
25th Mar 2026 Good To Soft 3m 0f 41y Class 5 |
11st 9lb |
Yet to score over hurdles or fences for his current yard and comes here having been well below par on last two starts, only tenth in 3m1f Catterick handicap chase in December; lots more is needed after a break. |
14/1 |
12/1
Form: 147288 C
Last run: 8 days
W: 10st 7lb
10 yo Gelding
OR: 89
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
2nd 8 |
4th Oct 2026 Good 2m 4f 189y Class 5 |
10st 11lb |
11yo whose losing sequence is up to 18 races and his form has been mixed this season; however, there have been some bright performances this term; he might not be far away off another career-low mark if he's on a going day. |
10/1 |
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8th 15 |
24th Sep 2026 Good 2m 4f 35y Class 5 |
10st 5lb |
Veteran who sometimes builds up a big lead and is a ten-time hurdle winner; placed a few times this season (once over C&D) and ran well for a long way at Cartmel (2m1f, good) last month but others appeal more all the same. |
16/1 |
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