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
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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.
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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.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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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.
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Verdict Starting price

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

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.
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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.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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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.
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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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.
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No / Draw
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

1st

1

24th May 2026

Good

2m 4f 189y

Class 5

15:37 Kelso

Heart Above

12st 0lb

J: Oakley Brown

T: Dianne Sayer

Won twice here in 2025 (2m/2m5f; good/good to soft) but hasn't run up to form on his last three starts, last time over 2m6f; others stronger.

10/1

7th

7

20th Apr 2026

Good

2m 6f 151y

Class 4

14:30 Kelso

Heart Above

11st 6lb

J: Ryan Mania

T: Dianne Sayer

Dual course winner (2m2f/2m5f) in the autumn; not in same form lately and untested over this far but back on a good mark and can't be ruled out.

10/1

9th

8

20th Mar 2026

Good To Soft

2m 1f 87y

Class 2

15:22 Musselburgh

Heart Above

11st 1lb

J: Ryan Mania

T: Dianne Sayer

Runner-up in this last year and he won two in a row at Kelso (2m2f/2m5f, good/good to soft) in the autumn; patchy form since but when pulled up at Kelso last time he was contesting the very competitive Morebattle Hurdle; drying ground will aid his cause and it will be no surprise if he runs well.

16/1

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
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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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

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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