December 18 / 12.55 Musselburgh

12.55

Soft

tote.co.uk Six Geese A Laying Maiden Hurdle (GBB Race)

  • Prize money: £3812.2
  • 2m 3f 171y
  • Class 4
  • 8 runners
RTV
View Course
tote.co.uk Six Geese A Laying Maiden Hurdle (GBB Race)

Runners: 8 runners

Type: Hurdle Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Light rain

OUR TIP

7/4 (Won)

  • Win: £1.73
  • Place: £1.10

Form: 3-3

Last run: 24 days

W: 11st 4lb

5 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Runner-up on debut in Irish maiden point (3m, yielding) in February before being sold for £120,000; placed in a Wetherby bumper on his rules debut in April and was a promising third of 15 when switched to hurdling at Catterick (2m3f, good to soft) last month; should benefit from that run and he's a key player for in-form yard.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

5

16th Oct 2025

Good

2m 3f 210y

Class 4

16:15 Carlisle

Got Your Back

11st 3lb

J: Theo Gillard

T: Donald McCain

0-6 in handicap hurdles but often ran well and was third of six at Market Rasen (2m7f, good to soft) in March when last seen; runner-up in a point in February 2023 and his trainer's horses often improve when sent over fences; interesting contender on chase debut.

15/2

3rd

7

4th Mar 2025

Good To Soft

2m 7f 16y

Class 4

17:15 Market Rasen

Got Your Back

11st 2lb

J: Theo Gillard

T: Donald McCain

Third or fourth over about 2m4f in three of his four completed starts in handicaps; fell mid-race at Musselburgh a month ago when returned to 3m; others might be better treated.

12/1

4

2nd Feb 2025

Good To Soft

2m 7f 180y

Class 4

16:05 Musselburgh

Got Your Back

11st 11lb

J: Brian Hughes

T: Donald McCain

prominent on inner, fell 5th

9/1

5/2

  • Place: £1.30

Form: 3

Last run: 51 days

W: 11st 4lb

4 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Runner-up in an Irish point (3m, good) in May and was a promising third on his hurdles debut at Kelso (2m, soft) in October, despite jumping right at times; that form has taken some knocks but this switch to a clockwise track looks a positive and he's open to improvement on this step up in trip; in the mix.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

4th

6

13th Feb 2025

Soft

2m 0f 75y

Class 5

16:00 Newcastle

Valleyview Tommy

11st 3lb

J: Ryan Mania

T: Sandy Thomson

Showed some promise in two Irish points in 2023; rather disappointing over hurdles and fences, including with cheekpieces and last time with a visor; cheekpieces back on; others stronger.

14/1

6th

4

1st Jan 2025

Good

2m 4f 68y

Class 5

13:10 Musselburgh

Valleyview Tommy

11st 2lb

J: Ryan Mania

T: Sandy Thomson

towards rear, brief headway before 4 out, weakened before 3 out

6/1

6th

4

1st Jan 2025

Good

2m 4f 68y

Class 5

13:10 Musselburgh

Valleyview Tommy

11st 2lb

J: Ryan Mania

T: Sandy Thomson

towards rear, brief headway before 4 out, weakened before 3 out

6/1

12/1

  • Place: £2.30

Form:

Last run:

W: 11st 4lb

6 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Failed to complete in three of his five Irish points but he had a near-miss in that sphere on his penultimate run; dam is out of a half-sister to smart chaser Citizen Vic and he needs checking in market on rules debut; stablemate of Valleyview Tommy.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

4th

3

1st Jul 2026

Good

2m 0f 0y

Class 5

15:55 Worcester

Jet Patrol

11st 13lb

J: Sean Bowen

T: James Owen

Quick to make his mark for James Owen with a pair of 2m handicap hurdle wins at Stratford and Plumpton last summer; off the track since a remote sixth at Warwick (2m) seven months ago though, so needs to hit the ground running again.

12/1

8

4th Nov 2025

Good

2m 0f 0y

Class 5

14:32 Warwick

Jet Patrol

11st 7lb

J: Alex Chadwick

T: James Owen

Dual hurdle winner for new stable since the summer, latterly when keeping on too strongly for next-time-out winner Ez Tiger at Plumpton (2m, good; first-time tongue-tie) in September; flopped badly when odds-on over fences last month (bled from the nose) but has strong claims here if back on song.

7/2

8

4th Nov 2025

Good

2m 0f 0y

Class 5

14:32 Warwick

Jet Patrol

11st 7lb

J: Alex Chadwick

T: James Owen

Dual hurdle winner for new stable since the summer, latterly when keeping on too strongly for next-time-out winner Ez Tiger at Plumpton (2m, good; first-time tongue-tie) in September; flopped badly when odds-on over fences last month (bled from the nose) but has strong claims here if back on song.

7/2

Form: 8

Last run: 19 days

W: 10st 11lb

5 yo Mare

OR:

Form & Verdict
Bought for £80,000 after winning an Irish mares' point (3m, soft) in March but she flopped on her hurdling debut at Kelso (9-2) last month and was a long way behind Bridgetjoans in that race; comes with risks attached after that heavy defeat and others are preferred.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

3rd

2

13th Apr 2024

Heavy

2m 7f 149y

Class 5

12:55 Newcastle

Fiveafterfour

11st 10lb

J: Conner McCann

T: Lucinda Russell

held up in rear

4/1

3rd

2

13th Apr 2024

Heavy

2m 7f 149y

Class 5

12:55 Newcastle

Fiveafterfour

11st 10lb

J: Conner McCann

T: Lucinda Russell

held up in rear

4/1

Form: P4

Last run: 19 days

W: 10st 11lb

4 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Pulled up on her hurdling debut at Hexham last month but she was a rallying fourth at a massive price at Kelso (2m, good to soft) 19 days ago; that was a promising effort behind a useful prospect and she has claims if she can build on that.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

4th

7

5th Feb 2025

Good To Soft

2m 3f 188y

Class 5

15:35 Sedgefield

Bridgetjoans

10st 12lb

J: Charlie Maggs

T: Simon Waugh

held up in midfield, went remote fourth run-in

7/2

4th

7

5th Feb 2025

Good To Soft

2m 3f 188y

Class 5

15:35 Sedgefield

Bridgetjoans

10st 12lb

J: Charlie Maggs

T: Simon Waugh

held up in midfield, went remote fourth run-in

7/2

4th

12

16th Jan 2025

Good To Soft

2m 4f 62y

Class 5

14:45 Newcastle

Bridgetjoans

10st 12lb

J: Charlie Maggs

T: Simon Waugh

in touch with leaders

9/1

Form: 507-8

Last run: 51 days

W: 11st 4lb

5 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Showed some ability in a Newcastle bumper (2m, good to soft) last December but he's struggled in three starts since including in two hurdle runs at Kelso (2m, soft); has stamina on his dam's side but he needs a transformation on this step up in trip.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

8

3rd Mar 2026

Good To Soft

2m 7f 149y

Class 4

15:35 Newcastle

Better Be Definite

11st 0lb

J: Bruce Lynn

T: N W Alexander

Rediscovered winning ways at Ayr (3m, soft; 5-1), that his second run back from a short break; the handicapper has responded with a 7lb rise, but this stablemate of Whiskey On Ice stays well and handles most ground conditions; likely to have a say in the finish.

11/4

Form: 32-2

Last run: 37 days

W: 11st 4lb

5 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Showed progressive form with his three placed efforts in bumpers and he went very close at Kelso (2m, good to soft) on his return last month; out of the same connections' prolific winning hurdler Cool Baranca and he's an interesting contender on his switch to this sphere.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

9th

10

18th Jul 2026

Good

2m 1f 46y

Class 3

15:10 Cartmel

Heart Above

10st 9lb

J: Fern O’Brien

T: Dianne Sayer

Bounced back to form with narrow win at Kelso (2m5f, good) in May but that seems to be his favourite track and he ran poorly here (2m6f) last month; this drop back in trip is not ideal; not the percentage call.

25/1

7

28th Jun 2026

Good

2m 6f 31y

Class 4

15:02 Cartmel

Heart Above

11st 3lb

J: Danny McMenamin

T: Dianne Sayer

Made the frame in his only two races at Cartmel; short-head win at Kelso (2m5f, good) five weeks ago, which seems his favourite track but he needs respect with that return to form.

8/1

Form: 79

Last run: 43 days

W: 10st 11lb

4 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Tailed off at big prices in two bumpers this autumn and can only be watched on her hurdling debut.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

7

14th Nov 2024

Good

2m 7f 16y

Class 5

15:15 Market Rasen

Western Glen

11st 3lb

J: Nathan Moscrop

T: Gillian Boanas

held up in rear, pulled up before 2 out

5/1

7

14th Nov 2024

Good

2m 7f 16y

Class 5

15:15 Market Rasen

Western Glen

11st 3lb

J: Nathan Moscrop

T: Gillian Boanas

held up in rear, pulled up before 2 out

5/1

6

15th Oct 2024

Good

2m 7f 16y

Class 5

15:35 Market Rasen

Western Glen

11st 3lb

J: Jamie Hamilton

T: Gillian Boanas

took keen hold, held up in rear, midfield before 8th, not fluent then lost ground 3 out, good headway home turn, went second before 2 out, hit 2 out, 5 lengths down when fell last

3/1

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta £4.40
Straight Forecast £4.24
Trifecta £20.20

Selections

RP RATINGS:

Got Your Back

SPOTLIGHT:

Heart Above

D Express:

Valleyview Tommy

Daily Record:

Valleyview Tommy

THE NORTH:

Heart Above

Telegraph:

Heart Above

Daily Mirror:

Heart Above

POSTDATA:

Got Your Back

The Times:

Got Your Back

The Guardian:

Got Your Back

Daily Mail:

Got Your Back

The Sun:

Got Your Back

The Star:

Got Your Back