Pinpoint to shine at Hamilton 14:20 - Tips, Betting, and Prediction

Heading over to Hamilton for the prestigious Phoenix Drilling Ground Investigation Handicap at 14:20, we've got a zesty 5f 7y dash on a surface reported as 'Good-good to soft in places'. First up is Pinpoint, a 4-year-old gelding, trained by Ewan Whillans and ridden by S. A. Gray. With a current live price of 8.5, Pinpoint strikes a good value bet. His recent form reads well with a win last month, and his stats over this course and distance are encouraging - boasting a win from just a single attempt. Trainer form is decent, kicking at a 4-win strike from 22 starts over the past 30 days, and with Gray in the saddle, who has clinched a few wins recently, this pairing might just have what it takes. Ski Angel, a 5-year-old mare, trained by R M Smith and ridden by Amie Waugh, comes second on our list. With odds of 4.5, she's showing decent value. Notably strong in her recent outings, Ski Angel has harvested a win in her only start over the last month. She's also scored across different tracks and distances, suggesting versatility, though she's yet to prove herself at Hamilton. The stats suggest that Smith’s and Waugh’s recent form could be better, but they're not without hope. On to Refuge, our third contender, is an experienced 8-year-old gelding from the yard of M & D Easterby, with Lewis Chalkley taking the reins. Priced at 10, he's a bit of a long shot yet not without merit. His performances have been modest recently, but with a hefty experience over the distance, there's potential lurking if he can channel his past form. Easterby’s yard hasn't been lighting up the board with winners but does grab the occasional spotlight. While not to disregard the others, like Miss Rainbow at a short odds of 3.5 and a strong recent victory, today's tip swings confidently towards Pinpoint. Based on his perfect form at Hamilton and that recent victory sparkle, he's earmarked as the predicted winner. All in all, saddle up for some thrilling racing action and may your bets breed winners! And of course, always remember to bet responsibly, folks!
Article prices indicative and correct at 3:15 am on 17th July 2025

P	Horse	H	T	J	J/T	RL
6^th	6. Pinpoint	27⁴	13⁶	11⁷	18⁷	26³
4^th	7. Ski Angel	25⁸	8⁶	3⁴	12⁰	21⁷
7^th	3. Refuge	23⁰	11⁹	6⁷	10⁷	21⁰
1^st	8. Sixcor	22⁸	9²	6²	14³	20⁷
3^rd	1. Miss Rainbow	23⁷	12²	7³	15⁴	19⁶
NR	4. Lady Of The Garr	24¹	12²	5⁷	13⁰	19²
8^th	9. Sali Cinnamon	23²	11¹	8²	13⁴	18⁶
2^nd	5. The Voominator	23⁵	8⁵	5³	12¹	17⁴
5^th	2. Kyber Crystal	23²	7⁷	7¹	13⁰	17²

Hamilton 14:20

Race 2 Phoenix Drilling Ground Investigation Handicap (5f 7y)

17th Jul 25