MY ACCIES GET THE TOP RANK IN VICTORY

JOHN RANKIN hailed Hamilton for laying down a marker in their 4-1 win away at Queen of the South.

- JOHN RANKIN

Connor Smith's 35-yard strike was followed up by another long-range stunner from trialist Charlie Telfer.

Doonhamers skipper Reece Lyon halved the deficit straight from the restart, with Smith's second and Accies' third restoring their two-goal cushion before Steven Bradley put the shine on the result.