Hamilton 5:13 Result

Uncle Liam is in cracking form with figures of 815413 – won last time out and consistently competitive, running last week (8 days ago) which shows he's fit and progressive. He's a 4yo gelding by Gleneagles carrying a competitive OR of 57, and his recent win/place record over middle distances on soft-ish ground suggests he's crying out for another win. Jim Goldie is a shrewd trainer who knows how to place his horses at the right level, and the 5lb claim from Lauren Young helps keep the weight down. His last-time-out win shows he's crossed the line first at a suitable class level and is clearly progressing. Compare this to the likes of Masekela (fair but has been running around 4th/6th recently, gaps between runs), Hansteen (interrupted form figures, unproven at this trip with a poor recent run), and Crown Inn To Win (decent but faded to 7th last time, 60 days off). Off Spin and Hickton are more of the each-way/place variety, being fairly formful but capped at their current levels. Uncle Liam stands out as the horse in the field with genuine improving form and a recent victory, making him the most solid combination of current form and suitability for today's conditions.