Hamilton 3:30 Result

Annie Edson Taylor is fresh off a win last time out (form reads ...691, latest run a "1") and has been running progressively into form with a tongue-tie fitted, suggesting the handler has found a fix for a mare who was flattering to deceive. Trainer Phillip Makin is a shrewd operator with mares/fillies handicaps on all-weather-style tactics that transfer to soft/heavy turf, and Sam James riding suggests confidence. Crucially, she's dropped to a workable mark of 67 after this recent upturn and looks well-treated relative to those above her in the weights who are mostly out of form (Jannas Journey fading form figures 814936; Persian Spirit unproven at this trip/ground with a big weight; Mae Amor and Call Me Betty both moderate and stepping up in class/weight). Heavy ground at Hamilton over 6f is a real leveler and stamina/tenacity matters — Annie Edson Taylor's rising notes (169 then a win) indicate she is relishing this test. She won last time out and is race-fit having run just 18 days ago, drawn 6 which is workable at Hamilton's tricky home straight. I'm slightly against the market picking one of the bigger names at the top of the weights, preferring this in-form, well-weighted mare who looks the one to beat on figures and current form trajectory.