HIS SIGNATURE STYLE

STOP, DROP, AND WIN

In 2022,

Gooder strutted into the NRBC Open Challenge with a brand-new trainer, Matt Mills. They’d barely had time to get acquainted, but Gooder didn’t blink. He dominated the class like they’d been working together for years, riding off with a score of 229 and a Championship under his belt.

And the next year? He came back even stronger, winning the same class with a score of 230.

Not to mention his big wins with Cade McCutcheon at the 2019 Futurity, or his impressive runs with Shawn Flarida.

This horse has a great mind, ready to win with any trainer who’s up for the challenge.

His dad? Yeah, you might’ve heard of him

He’s by Gunners Special Nite, the 7-million-dollar sire who rallied the crowd with over $235,000 in lifetime earnings. But Gooder isn’t living in anyone’s shadow. With his strong build, explosive stops, and a swagger that says, "Watch me," Guns and Dynamite is a force to be reckoned with, and his own LTE of $305,175 proves it. (Take that, Dad).

His mom—Chic Olena Starbuck—is no joke either. With produce earnings at $561,000 and LTE over $76,000, she made sure Gooder got the goods in every department.

A Legacy in the Making

Gooder’s not just about the show ring—he’s already got five foals on the ground, and if you’ve seen them, you know he’s passing on those dominant genes. One of them’s practically a clone. They’re showing early signs of inheriting his strength, grit, and undeniable heart. It’s clear—Gooder’s building a dynasty, and these foals are ready to carry on his winning legacy.