The recent form tells a familiar story. Looking at the last six runs — fifth, fifth, fourth, second, fourth, fifth — there is a hint of consistency in there, just not the kind anyone celebrates. That second place is the closest Border Gem has come, a reminder that the horse is not disgraced in these races, simply unable to get to the front when it matters. At Class 4, which is a solid middle-tier level of racing, Border Gem has run five times without winning once, suggesting the horse might be finding this level a touch too competitive on a consistent basis.
Trainer Jeremy Scott operates out of Brompton Regis in Somerset and has had a productive season, sending out 20 winners — so the yard clearly knows how to get a horse to the line first. The fact that Border Gem has not been among them is not a reflection on the operation but more a sign that this particular horse has not yet found the right day, the right race, or the right moment. Border Gem raced just yesterday, so the yard — the yard, rather — are clearly keeping the horse active and looking for opportunities. Sometimes that persistence is exactly what it takes.
| Course | Races | Results | Last run | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Taunton Undulating |
3 | 3 other | 22 Apr | 0% |
| hereford | 2 | 2 other | 13 Oct | 0% |
| Newton Abbot Sharp |
2 | 1 second, 1 other | 29 Oct | 0% |
| Wincanton Galloping |
2 | 1 second, 1 other | 16 Dec | 0% |