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Uncle Liam

Uncle Liam is a 4-year-old with modest claims but a genuine strength: he loves Hamilton Park. The horse has won two of its nine races there, which might not sound dramatic until you consider that it wins roughly 1 in every 8 or 9 races overall. At Hamilton, that ratio flips to something genuinely useful — 1 win per 4 or 5 visits. His most recent victory came there four weeks ago, on 2 September, suggesting he remains effective at the track.Based on TrackLab's analysis
Quick facts
Age
4 years old
Sex
Gelding
Colour
Bay
Father
Gleneagles
Mother
Fountain Of Honour
Trainer
Owner
Johnnie Delta Racing
Official rating
57

📊 Key numbers

Career totals for this horse
17
Career races
2
Wins
11.8%
Win rate
avg ~10%
47.1%
Top-3 rate
avg ~30%
21 days
Since last race

🔍 Full analysis

Our model's view, based on this horse's career and recent runs
TrackLab's detailed breakdown

Trained by Jim Goldie at Uplawmoor in Lanarkshire, Uncle Liam competes in a yard that has been prolific this season with 88 winners to its name. The horse shows another preference worth noting: it performs best at distances between one mile six furlongs and two miles, winning 1 of its 3 races at that range. Current form is mixed but not discouraging. In his last six races, he has finished third, third, first, fourth, fifth, and first — two wins in six outings, which is solid for a horse at this level. That said, his overall record of 2 wins from 17 races suggests he is a consistent midfield competitor rather than a rising star, though his recent run of victories hints he may be finding his rhythm.

One oddity worth noting is his record with regular jockey Lauren Young. They have partnered seven times without a win, despite his two career victories coming elsewhere. This mismatch between horse and rider is worth watching if Goldie decides to make a change. Uncle Liam was last in the ring just a day ago and remains an active racer, so expect to see him back on track soon — likely at a course where his credentials are strongest.

⚡ Strengths and risks

What helps this horse and what to watch out for
✓ What works in their favour
✔ Excellent record on soft ground: 1 wins from 4 starts (25%)
✔ Well suited by 1m6f – 2m distances: 33% win rate
⚠ What to watch out for
⚠ Yet to win at Ayr in 8 attempts
⚠ Struggles on LH Galloping tracks: 0 wins from 8 starts

🎯 Where this horse runs best

Results split by ground, distance, race level and track shape
🌧 Ground
Soft (muddy)
Loves
Good (a little give)
Good to soft (some give)
Unknown
Heavy (very wet)
Unknown
Good to firm (fairly firm)
Unknown
📏 Race distance
1M6F – 2M
Loves
1M3F – 1M4F
1M1F – 1M2F
Avoids
🏅 Race level
Class 5 (entry-level)
Avoids
Class 6 (grassroots)
Avoids
🏟 Track shape
Right-handed, tight turns
Loves
Left-handed, long straights
Avoids

📅 Recent runs

The last 10 races, most recent first
28 Sep
3rd
Hamilton Park
1m6f – 2m · Soft · 10 runners
20 Sep
3rd
Hamilton Park
1m6f – 2m · Heavy · 9 runners
2 Sep
🏆 Won
Hamilton Park
1m3f – 1m4f · Soft · 9 runners
5 Jul
4th
Ayr
1m3f – 1m4f · Good · 10 runners
17 Jun
5th
Hamilton Park
1m3f – 1m4f · Good_To_Soft · 7 runners
4 Jun
🏆 Won
Hamilton Park
1m6f – 2m · Good · 11 runners
15 May
8th
Hamilton Park
1m1f – 1m2f · Good · 10 runners
5 May
8th
Ayr
1m1f – 1m2f · Good_To_Firm · 12 runners
9 Oct
2nd
Ayr
1m1f – 1m2f · Heavy · 12 runners
19 Sep
2nd
Ayr
1m1f – 1m2f · Soft · 12 runners

🏇 Jockeys

Every jockey who has ridden this horse, most rides first
Lauren Young Current jockey
0%
Win rate
0/7
Wins / rides
0%
Win rate
0/1
Wins / rides
0%
Win rate
0/1
Wins / rides
Mohammed Tabti
0%
Win rate
0/1
Wins / rides
Amie Waugh
0%
Win rate
0/1
Wins / rides

🏟 Course record

Win rate at each course this horse has visited
CourseRacesResultsLast runWin rate
Hamilton Park
Sharp
9 2 wins, 1 second, 3 thirds, 3 other 28 Sep 22.2%
Ayr
Galloping
8 2 seconds, 6 other 5 Jul 0%